University of Richmond Mortar Board Honor Society Chapter Receives National Award for Excellence in Campus Leadership
The award recognizes outstanding chapter projects with high member participation.
Media Releases
September 16, 2025
University of Richmond Historian Edward L. Ayers Awarded Fellowship for Innovative Digital Humanities Work
Edward L. Ayers, president emeritus and professor of humanities at the University of Richmond, has been named the 2026 Fritz and Claudine Kundrun Fellow by the Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies.
September 10, 2025
University of Richmond Student Receives Projects for Peace Grant to Support Women Artisans in Rural Pakistan
Minahil Mobeen, a sophomore, has received a Projects for Peace grant for her project Women Weave Change.
September 5, 2025
University of Richmond Museums Launches Fall Season with Immersive Multimedia Exhibit and Reopening of Lora Robins Gallery
This fall, University of Richmond Museums is showcasing newly commissioned work in the exhibit Cauleen Smith: Dusk of Dawn, and celebrating the reopening of the Lora Robins Gallery.
September 4, 2025
Student Scholars
University of Richmond Senior Devin Morgan Named Newman Civic Fellow for Commitment to Public Service and Community Engagement
Morgan, a political science major with a minor in environmental studies, has devoted a large part of his undergraduate experience to civic initiatives.
September 3, 2025
University of Richmond’s Longtime 8:15 at Boatwright Café Debuts New Location and Expanded Menu
A longtime fixture on the University of Richmond campus, the 8:15 at Boatwright café is open for the 2025–26 academic year in a new location with an expanded menu.
August 27, 2025
University of Richmond Students Return to New and Improved Library Spaces
The first major phase of a significant renovation and expansion at University of Richmond’s Boatwright Memorial Library is complete.
August 20, 2025
University of Richmond Welcomes Class of 2029
The University of Richmond is welcoming more than 860 traditional undergraduate students to campus for the 2025–26 academic year.
August 19, 2025
University of Richmond’s Distant Viewing Lab Receives $1M Mellon Foundation Grant to Expand Access to AI Tools
The Distant Viewing Lab has received a Mellon Foundation grant to expand access to computer vision models used in digital humanities research.
August 18, 2025
Student Scholars
University of Richmond Graduate Nicolas Ferree Awarded Prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
Ferree will continue his research on the cosmic microwave background — the oldest light in our Universe.
August 13, 2025
Rankings News
University of Richmond Recognized as “Best College” by Princeton Review; Earns High Marks for Academics and Student Experience
The Princeton Review has recognized the University of Richmond in its 2026 edition of The Best 391 Colleges guide.
August 6, 2025
University of Richmond Faculty and Student Researchers Support Community Efforts to Mitigate Flooding and Heat Concerns
University of Richmond faculty and student researchers in the Department of Geography, Environment, and Sustainability are supporting two community projects to mitigate climate-related issues.
August 5, 2025
University of Richmond Receives National Award for Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being
The award recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering a culture of mental wellness and well-being for their students, faculty, and staff.