University of Richmond History Professor Michelle Kahn Named a National Humanities Center Fellow
History professor Michelle Kahn has been named a National Humanities Center Fellow for 2025–26.
Media Releases
April 23, 2025
Consecration and Dedication Ceremony Held at the University of Richmond Burying Ground Memorial
The University of Richmond held a consecration and dedication ceremony at a permanent memorial to honor those enslaved and laid to rest on the land that became the campus. The University acquired the first parcel of land comprising its current campus in 1910.
April 18, 2025
University of Richmond’s Director of Sustainability Rob Andrejewski Receives Inaugural AASHE Fellows Award
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education has named Rob Andrejewski, director of sustainability, as a recipient of the inaugural Fellows Award.
April 18, 2025
Student Scholars
University of Richmond Junior Chloe Goode Named Truman Scholar
Goode is one of 54 award recipients out of 743 nominations selected for this prestigious, highly competitive scholarship.
April 16, 2025
New Children’s Book — Along Came the Spiders — Highlights University of Richmond Community and Story of Spider Mascot
Along Came the Spiders, a new children’s book written by Tina Hallock, the first lady of the University of Richmond, is the tale of how the University of Richmond became the only Spider mascot in collegiate sports.
April 11, 2025
Three University of Richmond Students Awarded Critical Language Scholarships from State Department
University of Richmond students Leo Barnes, Bonny Bruzos, and Maya Casillas have been awarded Critical Language Scholarships.
April 8, 2025
University of Richmond’s ‘Unpacking the Census’ Hosts Community Event Exploring Child Well-Being Through Maps
A Data Walk: Exploring Child Well-Being in the Richmond Region will feature a tour of newly created maps that showcase a variety of indicators of child well-being throughout the Richmond region.
April 7, 2025
Two University of Richmond Students Awarded Goldwater Scholarships to Further Faculty-Mentored Chemistry Research
Two University of Richmond students — Phoebe Rubio and Arielle Vinnikov — have received Goldwater scholarships.
March 31, 2025
University of Richmond’s Spider Business Hub Recognized by AACSB’s Innovations That Inspire Program
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business has recognized the Robins School of Business Spider Business Hub in its Innovations That Inspire member spotlight program.
March 25, 2025
University of Richmond Commencement Speaker is Richmond Fed President and CEO Tom Barkin
Barkin will address University of Richmond graduates during the main Commencement ceremony in May.