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Post-Election 4th Quarter Robins School of Business, Virginia Council of CEOs survey index reaches highest level ever
The post-election fourth quarter 2016 CEO Economic Outlook survey by the University of Richmond’s Robins School of Business and the Virginia Council of CEOs (VACEOs) finds the highest level of optimism among central Virginia CEOs in the survey’s six-year history.
January 6, 2017
International Film Series at UR to focus on migration this spring
The University of Richmond will continue the 28th annual International Film Series with 12 new films beginning Jan. 20.
December 22, 2016
University of Richmond celebrates MLK Day with learning and service opportunities; film screening and commemoration open to the public
In celebration of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, the University of Richmond has planned a variety of learning and service activities on Jan. 15 and 16.
December 15, 2016
UR named 2017 'Best College Value' by Kiplinger's Personal Finance
University of Richmond has been named to “Kiplinger’s Personal Finance’s” list of the Top 300 Best College Values of 2017.
December 13, 2016
University of Richmond is founding member of American Talent Initiative; focused on expanding access and opportunity
The University of Richmond has joined 30 of the nation’s most respected colleges and universities in an initiative to substantially expand the number of talented low- and moderate-income students at America’s top-performing undergraduate institutions with the highest graduation rates.
November 21, 2016
UR psychology professor shares tips for combating holiday stress
Sometimes all the hustle and bustle of the holidays can bring on feelings of stress, disappointment or loneliness. The “holiday blues” are a normal reaction to the commotion of the holidays and to the dizzying changes to daily routines.
Lisa Jobe-Shields, assistant professor of clinical studies in the University of Richmond Department of Psychology, shares tips to manage stress this holiday season.
November 18, 2016
UR's director of Dining Services earns national designation
Jerry Clemmer, director of residential dining services at the University of Richmond, has earned a Certified Auxiliary Services Professional (CASP) designation from the National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS).
November 17, 2016
'Candlelight Festival of Lessons and Carols' to be held Dec. 4
University of Richmond’s Office of the Chaplaincy, in partnership with the Department of Music, will hold the 43rd annual “Candlelight Festival of Lessons and Carols,” Dec. 4 in Cannon Memorial Chapel.
November 14, 2016
University of Richmond earns high marks from Institute of International Education for study abroad and international enrollment
The Institute of International Education ranks the University of Richmond second among leading baccalaureate institutions for total number of students who study abroad.
November 14, 2016
University of Richmond Chapel Guild's Christmas House Tour to feature four historic homes and university chapel
Four festively decorated homes in Goochland County along with the Bottomley House and Cannon Memorial Chapel at the University of Richmond will open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 8 as part of this year’s University of Richmond Chapel Guild’s Christmas House Tour.