The University of Richmond is launching the institution’s next five-year strategic plan, “Forging our Future, Building from Strength.”

University of Richmond will host the 20th annual Big Yard Sale Saturday, May 13, from 8 a.m. to noon in Millhiser Gymnasium, which is across from Robins Stadium.

University of Richmond President Ronald A. Crutcher announced today that he has accepted the resignation of Athletic Director Keith Gill, who is stepping down for personal reasons.

University of Richmond Downtown will host “The (formerly) Invisible Universe,” a discussion with UR physics professor Jack Singal, June 6 at 7 p.m.

University of Richmond history and international studies professor Tze M. Loo has received a Japan Foundation grant for her research project, “Religion and Rule in Prewar Okinawa.”

In celebration of national Bike to Work week, University of Richmond President Ronald A. Crutcher will lead a group bike ride around campus May 17.

The University of Richmond has announced the appointment of Jeffrey W. Legro as the university’s next provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, effective July 1.

The University of Richmond celebrates commencement weekend May 6-7. The university expects to award more than 1,100 degrees, including 825 bachelor’s degrees, 82 master’s degrees, 46 MBA degrees and 149 juris doctor degrees.

University of Richmond has appointed the Rev. Dr. Craig Kocher as university chaplain.

University of Richmond history and international studies professor David Brandenberger has received a Fulbright grant for his research on Russia’s political landscape during the 1940s and 50s.