Two University of Richmond Students Receive Boren Scholarships to Study Critical Languages Abroad
Two University of Richmond students have received prestigious Boren Scholarships to study language in Indonesia and Vietnam.
Media Releases
May 8, 2024
University of Richmond Dean Honored with Award Highlighting Lifetime Contributions to the Study of Economics History
Sandra Peart, dean of the Jepson School of Leadership Studies at the University of Richmond, received the 2024 Distinguished Fellow Prize from the History of Economics Society.
May 7, 2024
Student Scholars
University of Richmond Junior Beza Mulatu Named 2024 Newman Civic Fellow for Exemplary Commitment to Public Service
University of Richmond junior Bezawit Mulatu has been named a 2024–25 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact, a national coalition of colleges and universities working to advance the public purposes of higher education.
May 6, 2024
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.
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.