In the News

Mainstream national media and top industry trade publications frequently turn to University of Richmond faculty and staff experts to add perspective to the news of the day and serve as key authorities on issues of national and international importance. Within the UR newsroom you will find media placements, the University’s releases, and featured experts.

The Conversation

University of Richmond faculty contribute articles to The Conversation, an independent news source specializing in articles written by academics for a general audience. View The Conversation pieces authored by UR faculty here.

Need an Expert? Contact us

Lauren Anesta

Media Relations Manager
lauren.anesta@richmond.edu
804-289-8660

Sunni Brown

Senior Director, Media Relations & Strategic Communications
sbrown5@richmond.edu
804-289-8056

Cynthia Price

Associate Vice President for Communications and Media Relations
cprice2@richmond.edu
804-287-6659

Media Releases

April 24, 2025

University of Richmond History Professor Michelle Kahn Named a National Humanities Center Fellow

History professor Michelle Kahn has been named a National Humanities Center Fellow for 2025–26.

April 23, 2025

Consecration and Dedication Ceremony Held at the University of Richmond Burying Ground Memorial

The University of Richmond held a consecration and dedication ceremony at a permanent memorial to honor those enslaved and laid to rest on the land that became the campus. The University acquired the first parcel of land comprising its current campus in 1910.

April 18, 2025

University of Richmond’s Director of Sustainability Rob Andrejewski Receives Inaugural AASHE Fellows Award

The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education has named Rob Andrejewski, director of sustainability, as a recipient of the inaugural Fellows Award.

April 18, 2025

Student Scholars

University of Richmond Junior Chloe Goode Named Truman Scholar

Goode is one of 54 award recipients out of 743 nominations selected for this prestigious, highly competitive scholarship.

April 16, 2025

New Children’s Book — Along Came the Spiders — Highlights University of Richmond Community and Story of Spider Mascot

Along Came the Spiders, a new children’s book written by Tina Hallock, the first lady of the University of Richmond, is the tale of how the University of Richmond became the only Spider mascot in collegiate sports.