University of Richmond Faculty and Students Launch First-of-Its-Kind Online Visualizer for Studying Ancient Human DNA A team of researchers and students at the University of Richmond has launched a groundbreaking new digital tool that lets users explore ancient human DNA through an interactive global map.
January 28, 2026 University of Richmond Sharp Viewpoint Speaker Series Event on Feb. 5 Will Explore ‘AI and The Future of Work’ Is AI already changing the way we work — and what’s to come? These questions will take center stage at the University of Richmond on Feb. 5.
January 16, 2026 University of Richmond Receives National Recognition for Commitment to Community Engagement UR has been awarded the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification.
January 12, 2026 University of Richmond Hosts MLK Celebration The University of Richmond’s 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration will be held on January 20.
December 12, 2025 Five University of Richmond Students Awarded Competitive Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad Five University of Richmond students have been offered Gilman Scholarships to support their study abroad experiences.
December 4, 2025 University of Richmond Ranked No. 1 in Study Abroad Participation by Open Doors Report The University of Richmond is a leader among peer institutions for study abroad programs according to the latest Open Doors Report.
December 2, 2025 University of Richmond’s Annual Candlelight Festival of Lessons and Carols is Dec. 7 UR will hold the 52nd annual Candlelight Festival of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, Dec. 7, in Cannon Memorial Chapel.
December 1, 2025 Faculty Awards University of Richmond Chemistry Professor Julie Pollock Receives National Award for Excellence in Teaching and Research Pollock is a recipient of the 2025 Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award.
November 25, 2025 University of Richmond’s Robins School of Business Hosts International Economics Conference The 8th annual Central Bank Research Association’s Workshop for Commodities & Macroeconomics (CEBRA 2025) was held at the University of Richmond on Nov. 21-22, in collaboration with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
November 21, 2025 Broadway Star Phillipa Soo Visits University of Richmond Soo encouraged students to ‘see as much as possible’ and ‘lead with openness.’