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16 student teams from independent colleges and universities located throughout the Commonwealth deliberated over four rounds of case studies with ethical dilemmas related to Ethics and Artificial Intelligence.

A new research study led by University of Richmond biology professor Jonathan Richardson shows that increasing rat numbers in cities around the world are linked to a warming climate and growth of cities.

A new exhibition — Look Again: Art for Our Curriculum — is on view at the Harnett Museum of Art at the University of Richmond through May 17.

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.


The University of Richmond’s 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration — "Everyday People, Everyday Choices, Everyday Action" — includes a series of events from Jan. 20–23.

The University of Richmond’s Jepson School of Leadership Studies has been awarded $150,000 from the Richard D. Donchian Foundation to continue and expand the Jepson School’s multifaceted ethics education initiatives.

Four University of Richmond students have been offered Gilman Scholarships to support their study abroad experiences.


The University of Richmond’s chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership honor society, has been awarded a 2024 Presidential Award of Excellence.

Pippa Holloway has received funding from the National Park Service for an exploration of the history of public school desegregation in Prince Edward County, Virginia.