University of Richmond Strengthens Commitment to Talented Students of All Financial Backgrounds by Joining QuestBridge
The partnership helps make a Richmond education even more accessible.
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND — The University of Richmond has partnered with QuestBridge, a national nonprofit dedicated to providing accessible and affordable life-changing opportunities to the best and brightest students, regardless of their financial backgrounds.
“At the University of Richmond, we are committed to ensuring that talented and remarkable students from all points of the family income distribution can envision themselves as Spiders,” said Kevin F. Hallock, president of the University of Richmond. “This new partnership with QuestBridge will help make a Richmond education even more accessible, enhancing our University community and the lives of our students.”
QuestBridge’s 55 partners are top liberal arts colleges and research universities dedicated to increasing the presence of high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds on their campuses and to making their institutions accessible and affordable to talented students.
Richmond is one of three new QuestBridge partners this year, which also includes Bates College and Harvard College.
“These exceptional institutions provide opportunities, connections, and resources for our students to unlock their potential and excel not only on campus, also throughout their lives,” said Ana Rowena Mallari, co-founder and CEO of QuestBridge. “We look forward to collaborating with these outstanding colleges and celebrating the impact these scholars will make in the years to come.”
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