Media Releases
University of Richmond’s Annie Evans Receives National History Education Award
Annie Evans, director of education and outreach for New American History at the University of Richmond, has been awarded the Sarah Drake Brown Leadership in History Award by the National Council for History Education
February 11, 2026
University of Richmond Professors Awarded Grant to Develop AI Tools for TV and Film Research
University of Richmond professors Taylor Arnold and Lauren Tilton have received a $250,000 grant to support their research.
February 9, 2026
University of Richmond Hosts Statewide Applied Ethics Bowl
The University of Richmond will host the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges’ 26th annual statewide collegiate Applied Ethics Bowl on Feb. 13.
February 6, 2026
Faculty Awards
University of Richmond President Emeritus Ronald Crutcher Honored for Outstanding Contributions to the Liberal Arts
President Emeritus and University Professor Ronald A. Crutcher, a national leader in higher education and a distinguished classical musician, has received the American Association of Colleges and Universities President’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to Liberal Education.
February 5, 2026
University of Richmond Economics Professor KimMarie McGoldrick Receives National Education Award
Economics professor KimMarie McGoldrick is the recipient of the American Economic Association’s Distinguished Economic Education Award for 2025.
February 4, 2026
Harnett Museum of Art at the University of Richmond Opens Spring Season With Immersive Exhibitions and Films
This spring, the Joel and Lila Harnett Museum is showcasing three new exhibitions, including a newly commissioned installation by sculptor Abigail DeVille.
February 3, 2026
University of Richmond Student Volunteers Offer Free Tax Preparation
University of Richmond students offer free tax preparation for community members for the 15th consecutive season.
February 2, 2026
University of Richmond Faculty and Students Launch First-of-Its-Kind Online Visualizer for Studying Ancient Human DNA
A team of researchers and students at the University of Richmond has launched a groundbreaking new digital tool that lets users explore ancient human DNA through an interactive global map.
January 28, 2026
University of Richmond Sharp Viewpoint Speaker Series Event on Feb. 5 Will Explore ‘AI and The Future of Work’
Is AI already changing the way we work — and what’s to come? These questions will take center stage at the University of Richmond on Feb. 5.
January 16, 2026
University of Richmond Receives National Recognition for Commitment to Community Engagement
UR has been awarded the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification.
January 12, 2026
University of Richmond Hosts MLK Celebration
The University of Richmond’s 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration will be held on January 20.
December 12, 2025
Five University of Richmond Students Awarded Competitive Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
Five University of Richmond students have been offered Gilman Scholarships to support their study abroad experiences.
December 4, 2025
University of Richmond Ranked No. 1 in Study Abroad Participation by Open Doors Report
The University of Richmond is a leader among peer institutions for study abroad programs according to the latest Open Doors Report.