University of Richmond Graduate Nicolas Ferree Awarded Prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
Ferree will continue his research on the cosmic microwave background — the oldest light in our Universe.
Media Releases
August 13, 2025
Rankings News
University of Richmond Recognized as “Best College” by Princeton Review; Earns High Marks for Academics and Student Experience
The Princeton Review has recognized the University of Richmond in its 2026 edition of The Best 391 Colleges guide.
August 6, 2025
University of Richmond Faculty and Student Researchers Support Community Efforts to Mitigate Flooding and Heat Concerns
University of Richmond faculty and student researchers in the Department of Geography, Environment, and Sustainability are supporting two community projects to mitigate climate-related issues.
August 5, 2025
University of Richmond Receives National Award for Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being
The award recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering a culture of mental wellness and well-being for their students, faculty, and staff.
July 31, 2025
15 University of Richmond Faculty, Staff, and Alumni Honored with National Awards for Community Engagement and Service
The awards were announced at the Bonner Foundation’s annual Summer Leadership Institute, held at UR.
July 28, 2025
Rankings News
University of Richmond Featured in Fiske Guide’s 2026 Edition
The University of Richmond has again been recognized in the Fiske Guide to Colleges, a leading resource for prospective students and families.
July 25, 2025
University of Richmond School of Professional & Continuing Studies Launches New Online Tech Bootcamps
The University of Richmond School of Professional & Continuing Studies is launching a series of accelerated, fully online technology bootcamps in collaboration with Flatiron School this fall.
July 24, 2025
Student Scholars
Eight University of Richmond Graduates Awarded Scholarships to Study at Oxford
Eight recent graduates from the University of Richmond have been awarded full scholarships to continue their education at the University of Oxford.
July 17, 2025
Faculty Awards
University of Richmond Leadership Studies Professor Guzel Garifullina Receives Award for Journal Article
Garifullina has received the Frank Cass 2025 Prize for “Best Article” published in Democratization.
July 16, 2025
University of Richmond Faculty and Students Create Interactive Website Showcasing Housing and Education Research
New Live and Learn platform explores the relationship between housing segregation and education inequality.