University of Richmond Named to Peace Corps’ List of 2025 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities

UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND — University of Richmond is ranked No. 5 in the top small schools’ category among Peace Corps’ 2025 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list.

Seven UR alumni are currently serving as Peace Corps volunteers in six countries around the world, including Cambodia, Dominican Republic, Eastern Caribbean, Indonesia, Tanzania, and Zambia. According to data provided by the Peace Corps, 162 University of Richmond alumni have served abroad as Peace Corps volunteers since the organization’s founding in 1961.

“At the University of Richmond, we are deeply committed to preparing students not only for successful careers but also for meaningful lives of service and global impact,” said Damon Yarnell, associate provost for career development. “Our strong showing in the Peace Corps rankings reflects the values our students carry with them throughout their lives, and we are proud of our alumni who choose to serve in this way.”

Through partnerships with host communities, the Peace Corps sends skilled, committed volunteers to some of the most remote areas of the world to support global progress in agriculture, community economic development, education, environment, health, and youth in development.

“Colleges and universities from across the nation are providing us their talented alumni to serve in countries around the globe,” said Peace Corps Chief Executive Officer Allison Greene. “These top-ranked schools understand the transformative power of public service and human connection. The Peace Corps builds invaluable intercultural communication skills, a broadened worldview, and adaptive leadership qualities needed in the American workforce today.” 

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