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Professors receive NSF support for rock pools research

Professors Kristine Grayson and Todd Lookingbill have received a $20,000 Research Opportunity Award grant from the National Science Foundation for a collaborative project with colleague James Vonesh (Center for Environmental Studies, Virginia Commonwealth University) on understanding species diversity in rock pool communities in the James River.

Biology prof is first Spider to receive U.S. agency fellowship

Peter Smallwood has received a Jefferson Science Fellowship for his work exploring ways to safely gather scientific information in conflict zones.

NIH grant advances prof's anti-viral drug research

Biology professor Angie Hilliker is enhancing her research with students thanks to a large National Institutes of Health grant.Read Story

History professor receives congressional research grant

Eric Yellin's grant will fund research for his project "Social Security: A Social History."

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 professors receive NSF support for rock pools research

Three UR students awarded Critical Language Scholarships

University of Richmond biology professor Angie Hilliker awarded $405,000 NIH grant for research on production of proteins

University of Richmond to award more than 1,200 degrees

Eight University of Richmond current students or recent alums awarded Fulbright grants, the most in the University's history

University of Richmond Robins School of Business professor Monika Kukar-Kinney receives fellowship for project on digital piracy

University of Richmond junior receives Projects for Peace grant to create first library for school children in Kiserian, Kenya

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

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