Media Releases
Edward Ayers receives 2018 Avery O.Craven Award
Edward Ayers, Tucker Boatwright Professor of the Humanities and president emeritus at the University of Richmond has been awarded the 2018 Avery O. Craven Award for his book, “The Thin Light of Freedom: The Civil War and Emancipation in the Heart of America.”
April 24, 2018
University of Richmond junior receives Projects for Peace grant to create first library for school children in Kiserian, Kenya
University of Richmond junior Mike Kitimet grew up in a Kenyan town with no library. Despite this obstacle, he received support from Equity Group Foundation, a non-profit in Kenya, which helps academically talented students apply to colleges around the world.
April 24, 2018
University of Richmond shares tips for college students to relieve finals stress
Heather Sadowski, assistant director of wellness in the Weinstein Center for Recreation and Wellness offers the following advice for students to alleviate stress and stay healthy.
April 23, 2018
Grazing goats to launch new environmental stewardship project at the University of Richmond
The University of Richmond will welcome a herd of kids this spring to its campus.
April 22, 2018
Richmond Named Host City of the 2020 International Menuhin Competition
Richmond has been selected as the host city for the Menuhin Competition 2020.
April 20, 2018
UR partners with VCU and Friends of East End to unveil new mapping projects in support of reclamation efforts at East End Cemetery
The University of Richmond Bonner Center for Civic Engagement, in partnership with VCU Division of Community Engagement and Friends of East End, will share research and unveil a new digital map that is the culmination of a year-long project supporting the reclamation efforts at East End Cemetery, a historic African-American burial ground in the City of Richmond and Henrico County.
April 19, 2018
Lead gift will launch fundraising to establish a central destination for well-being at the University of Richmond
A lead gift commitment from the Walrath Family Foundation, a philanthropic foundation established by alumni Michael and Michelle Walrath will launch a fundraising effort to bring together wellness initiatives at the University of Richmond.