University of Richmond Hires Director of Admission for Diversity Outreach and Partnerships

UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND ─ The University of Richmond has hired Michael Pina to serve as its first director of admission for diversity outreach and partnerships.

He directly oversees the diversity recruitment and outreach, international, and off-campus programming teams. He will work closely with other senior leaders to develop strategies and tactics to attract, recruit, and enroll a talented and diverse student body, including the recruitment of first-generation college students and scholars from community-based organization partners.

Prior to this appointment, Pina served as director of college guidance at Greens Farms Academy in Connecticut. He also is known for his service on national boards and committees, including the Common Application Board of Directors, Interschool Leadership Institute, National Association for College Admissions Counseling, and the New England Association for College Admissions Counseling.

He earned his B.A. in philosophy at Trinity College and his J.D. from Boston College.

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