Over the next five years, Yang, an ancient DNA expert, will create an easy-to-use tool for researchers to identify genetic changes that have helped humans adapt and survive over time by combining data from both present-day and ancient DNA.
Donation from UR alums Paul and Anne-Marie Queally will further fuel momentum of men’s and women’s lacrosse teams.
Stacie Petter, who currently serves as acting dean of the School of Business at Wake Forest University and Peter C. Brockway Chair of Strategic Management and Professor of Management Information Systems, will become dean of the University of Richmond Robins School of Business, effective Aug. 1.
UR alums and longtime generous benefactors Carole and Marcus Weinstein will donate $6 million to the University of Richmond to support the expansion of the Wilton Center.
The University of Richmond will award more than 1,000 degrees during Commencement ceremonies on May 9 and 10.
Maurantonio is one of 31 ACE Fellows selected for the 2026–27 academic year.