University of Richmond Seniors Head to Leading Companies and Top Graduate Schools Around the World
The University of Richmond will award more than 1,000 degrees during Commencement ceremonies May 11–12.
Media Releases
May 1, 2024
Student Scholars
Two UR Students Receive Beckman Awards to Further Faculty-Mentored Research on Anti-Cancer Drugs and Ancient DNA
University of Richmond students Marcos Hendler and Aine MacDermott have each been awarded a prestigious Beckman Foundation Scholarship to support faculty-mentored student research in the sciences.
April 29, 2024
UR Biology Professor Omar Quintero-Carmona Serving as Senior Education Advisor at BioScience Research Institute
Quintero-Carmona will work closely with the team that manages education and engagement.
April 25, 2024
University of Richmond Anthropology Professor Miguel Díaz-Barriga Named AAAS Fellow for Research on Borders
University of Richmond anthropology professor Miguel Díaz-Barriga has been named a 2023 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
April 24, 2024
University of Richmond Recognized Nationally for Health & Well-Being Efforts, Creating a Culture of Wellness on Campus
The University of Richmond received a gold-level award for its efforts to foster health and well-being for students and employees.
April 19, 2024
Student Scholars
University of Richmond Senior Evelyn Ramirez Awarded Prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
Senior Evelyn Ramirez will graduate from the University of Richmond in May and is entering an organic chemistry Ph.D. program at Emory University starting this summer.
April 18, 2024
Grant News
University of Richmond Receives Grant to Support Richmond Innovation Fellows Program
The University of Richmond’s Creativity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship initiative has received a $50,000 grant from the Joan and Morgan Massey Foundation to support the Richmond Innovation Fellows program.
April 15, 2024
Student Scholars
University of Richmond Junior Christian Herald Selected as Truman Finalist for Commitments to Social Justice, Public Service
Junior Christian Herald was one of the 191 finalists selected from 709 nominations for this year’s competition.
April 10, 2024
Student Scholars
Three University of Richmond Students Awarded Goldwater Scholarships to Further Faculty-Mentored Science Research
Sophie Goldberg, Jamie Kaplan, and Holly Wemple have received Goldwater scholarships, one of the most sought-after and prestigious undergraduate awards in science and math.
April 2, 2024
Student Scholars
University of Richmond First-Year Student Awarded Competitive State Department Scholarship to Study Indonesian This Summer
Claire Morris, a first-year University of Richmond student, has been awarded a Critical Language Scholarship.