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Provost kicks off academic year

“For it is the season of new hopes, a chance to glean the best of the past and invitation to learn new things with our students to become the people and place of our best aspirations,” Provost Jeff Legro told faculty and staff at Colloquy, our annual formal kick-off to the academic year.Read Story

These innovative professors embody UR's commitment to student success

This year’s group of distinguished educators all exemplify the Richmond way when it comes to teaching and providing transformative learning opportunities.Learn more

The Strategic Plan: "Forging our Future, Building from Strength"

The University of Richmond's new strategic plan is built on five pillars that will strengthen the University for years to come and continue to distinguish Richmond among institutions of higher education.

Office of the Provost

The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost guides and supports the University’s academic mission. The Provost serves as the University’s chief academic officer, leading and advocating for over 370 faculty across the five schools and serving as a key senior administrator.

Faculty News

UR biology professor Carrie Wu awarded grants for plant research

Three UR students receive Goldwater Foundation honors

University of Richmond professor Douglas Winiarski awarded 2018 Bancroft Prize in American History and Diplomacy

University of Richmond brings leaders in the government, business and non-profit sectors to campus as commencement speakers

UR professor Julian Hayter discusses national monument debate with Anderson Cooper on '60 Minutes' this Sunday

University of Richmond librarian receives grant support to research diverse and inclusive environments related to library instruction

University of Richmond professor Douglas Winiarski named as finalist for prestigious book award, the George Washington Prize

University of Richmond chemistry professor Kelling Donald to serve on Council on Undergraduate Research

University of Richmond is a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars

Edward Ayers will be awarded the 2018 Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize

UR psychology professor awarded grant to develop teaching techniques to increase student diversity in clinical psychology

Four University of Richmond faculty awarded positions in the Institute on Diversity, Civility, and the Liberal Arts

Two University of Richmond professors receive Fulbright awards

University of Richmond junior awarded international Gilman scholarship for study abroad at the University of Cambridge

One Book, One Richmond keynote event: lecture with 'The Faithful Scribe' author, UR journalism professor Shahan Mufti

University of Richmond chemistry professor Carol Parish receives State Council of Higher Education Outstanding Faculty Award

University of Richmond and Richmond Public Schools Partnership Results in $1.3M Grant for Arts Integration

University of Richmond climbs on The Princeton Review lists for 'Top 50 Colleges That Pay You Back' and 'Top 25 Schools for Internships'

University of Richmond School of Law Dean Wendy Perdue has been named president of the Association of American Law Schools

UR biology professor Malcolm Hill receives NSF award for his research on the impact of Hurricane Irma on marine ecosystems

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Feature Stories

2018 Jepson Research Symposium
Students showcase original scholarship at the annual Jepson Research Symposium

Patrick Hughes, '18
Jepson senior investigates economic conditions that correspond with the rise of illiberal leadership

Dana Rafferty, '18
Jepson senior explores the power of mindsets in interracial interactions on college campuses

Emily Bradford, '18
Senior's passion for music culminates with two different research projects

Jepson students visit CBS6 news station
Students in Dr. Al Goethals' Theories and Models of Leadership class looked at how concepts and lessons they learn in the classroom translate in the real world

Milly Brooks, '18
Psychology major discovers connections between rats and humans

UR completes construction on WebstUR's Wedding Chapel
Legendary gazebo transformed to serve a new romantic -- and highly practical -- purpose

Ashley Alex, '18
Summer research shapes senior's undergraduate experience

Maxwell Coleman, '20
Sophomore experiences Brazil through ROTC Program

Future-Proofing Your Career offers networking, growth opportunity for women in RVA
Women met in Jepson Alumni Center for new opportunities.

Northside Vibes
First-year students write for local newspaper

New morning class and data analytics track inspire MBA students
The group meets Monday and Thursday mornings at seven.

Maria Vennikov, '19, creates cost-cutting algorithm for recruiting company during international internship
The junior spent the summer of 2017 in Dublin, Ireland.

Alumnus and family take around the country road trip
Daniel Haverkos, '01, and his family are exploring the U.S. in a 200-square foot camper.

Ginny Grey, '06, wins National Mentoring Award from KPMG
Grey was one of 12 winners in audit.

Students present research in South Korea
Students continue study of Olympic anti-corruption legacy in South Korea

Cristina Peters, '18
Senior finds creative outlet in photography

Richmond MBA team wins first place in Richmond ACG Cup Competition
This is the third time the MBA team has won the Cup since the competition began in 2012.

Leland Melvin, R'86, inspires students at 10th annual Q-camp
Melvin spoke to students at the professional development conference in January.

Byongho Lee, '18
Have you ever considered career services as a potential career path?

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