Media Releases
One Book, One Richmond's 'The Faithful Scribe' inspires programming on faith, nationalism, family and war
One Book, One Richmond is a campus-wide effort that encourages students, faculty, staff and members of the Richmond community to read and discuss a selected book on a social justice issue.
October 31, 2017
#URGoesDanish for International Education Week
The University of Richmond is embracing Danish culture Nov. 13-17 in celebration of International Education Week. UR is incorporating “hygge,” the Danish concept of finding pleasure in small things.
October 24, 2017
Newly released study links housing and school segregation
A new study shows that housing and educational segregation and race, ethnicity and socioeconomic status are closely connected.
October 20, 2017
Robins School of Business, Virginia Council of CEOs survey index falls slightly after three strongest quarters ever
The third quarter 2017 CEO Economic Outlook survey by the University of Richmond’s Robins School of Business and the Virginia Council of CEOs finds that optimism among Virginia CEOs remains high, but falls from levels seen in the previous three quarters, which were the highest in the survey’s seven-year history.
October 19, 2017
Former astronaut, UR alum Leland Melvin discusses book during homecoming weekend; event celebrates the Jepson School's 25th anniversary
University of Richmond alumnus Leland Melvin, a former astronaut and NFL wide receiver, will return to his alma mater during Homecoming weekend to discuss his memoir, “Chasing Space: An Astronaut’s Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances.”
October 19, 2017
UR alumni provide inside look into healthcare industry
More than 20 University of Richmond alumni are returning to campus this weekend to share their experiences about clinical and nonclinical career paths in the healthcare industry.
October 16, 2017
UR's annual Writers Series to address race, religion and globalism
University of Richmond will welcome two celebrated authors to campus this academic year for its annual Writers Series.
October 13, 2017
Upcoming UR Law School symposium focuses on presidential power
The University of Richmond School of Law will explore presidential power in the upcoming “Law Review” Symposium, “Defining the Constitution's President Through Legal and Political Conflict.”
October 12, 2017
UR professors create program to advance women in math
University of Richmond mathematics professors Della Dumbaugh and Heather M. Russell have been awarded a National Science Foundation sponsored grant for a program designed to advance women in mathematics.
October 10, 2017
Symposium will analyze the changing landscape of U.S. immigration
The University of Richmond School of Law’s Public Interest Law Review will host “Immigration Law: Exploring Today’s Legal Landscape,” a symposium on immigration.