University of Richmond SPCS Dean Jamelle Wilson Appointed to Virginia Board of Education
Wilson is a well-known leader in both K-12 and higher education.
Media Releases
March 24, 2026
NFL Star Kobie Turner is University of Richmond’s 2026 Commencement Speaker; LA Rams Defensive Tackle is UR Alum
A UR alum, Turner double majored in mathematics and music and is a talented vocalist who appeared on The Masked Singer.
March 20, 2026
University of Richmond Announces New Richmond School of Law Dean
Jacob Rooksby, who currently serves as dean of Gonzaga University School of Law, will become the new dean of the University of Richmond School of Law, effective July 1.
March 13, 2026
Richmond School of Law Dean Wendy Perdue Receives Resolution Honoring Her Leadership and Contributions to Legal Education
The resolution recognizes Perdue for “15 years of visionary leadership and outstanding contributions to legal education.”
March 12, 2026
Rankings
University of Richmond Named Top Producer of Gilman Scholars
Richmond is among the top 25 institutions in the small colleges category supporting Gilman Scholars. Since the program started in 2001, 118 University of Richmond students have been offered Gilman Scholarships.
March 11, 2026
University of Richmond to Host Italian & French Film Festival
The University of Richmond will host the inaugural Italian and French Film Festival March 27-30.
March 10, 2026
University of Richmond Plays Instrumental Role in Bringing National American Music Conference to the City
The University of Richmond is playing a key leadership role in the Society for American Music Conference, which is being held in Richmond, Virginia March 11-15.
March 9, 2026
University of Richmond Journalism Professor Kavitha Cardoza Receives Prestigious National Award
Journalism professor Kavitha Cardoza has been awarded the American Mosaic Journalism Prize for her work as a freelance reporter.
March 6, 2026
Student Scholars
University of Richmond Senior Paxton Mills Awarded Prestigious Scholarship for Blood Disorders Work
Mills is one of eight in the world to receive the competitive Susan Skinner Scholarship.
March 2, 2026
University of Richmond Psychology Professor Featured in New Audible Original Series Focusing on Brain Health
The program, which launched in January, is part of a larger Audible partnership with The Great Courses, a series of high-quality, in-depth audio lectures covering topics like history, science, literature, and self-improvement, featuring expert professors.
February 16, 2026
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.