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2018 Distinguished Educator Awards

The Distinguished Educator Awards have been honoring excellence in teaching at the University of Richmond since 1975 when the Cabell Foundation made a grant to the University to be used to attract and retain outstanding faculty and promote excellence in teaching.Learn more

Professor Jerry Gilfoyle awarded $275,000 DOE grant for nuclear physics research

This renewal grant from the U.S. Department of Energy supports the University’s electromagnetic nuclear physics program at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator facility (JLab).

Psych professor's national grant benefits STEM students

Cindy Bukach has received a National Science Foundation grant to support her work training students in cognitive electrophysiology techniques.Read Story

Integrated science program receives national award

UR's Integrated Science Experience, URISE, just received the 2018 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.Read Story

NEH grant funds professors' software development

Taylor Arnold and Lauren Tilton have received a $100,000 National Endowment for the Humanities grant for their project analyzing media's influence on culture.

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

University of Richmond School of Arts & Sciences Hires First Assistant Dean for Diversity, Thriving, and Inclusion

University of Richmond Computer Science Professor Sara Krehbiel Awarded Mozilla Grant For Research on Protecting Private Data

University of Richmond Professor Jerry Gilfoyle Awarded $275,000 U.S. Department of Energy Grant for Nuclear Physics Research

UR Psychology Professor Cindy Bukach Awarded NSF Grant to Support Her Work Preparing Undergraduates for STEM Research

University of Richmond to Host Symposium Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Civil Rights Leader Wyatt Tee Walker

University of Richmond URISE Program Recognized Nationally for Commitment to Underrepresented Groups in STEM Fields

UR Biology Professor Isaac Skromne Awarded Second NSF Grant to Support Research Using Zebrafish to Tackle Disease

University of Richmond Chemistry Professor Carol Parish Awarded $310,000 NSF Grant for Research on Alternative Energy Sources

University of Richmond Recognized by Princeton Review as the #3 Best-Run College; Ranks High in Several Additional Categories

UR Biology Professor Isaac Skromne Awarded $400,000 NSF Grant for Research on the Central Nervous System Using Zebrafish

University of Richmond Chemistry Professor Miles Johnson Awarded 100,000 Jeffress Memorial Trust Grant for Chemical Research

University of Richmond's 'Preprofessional' and 'Forward-looking Campus' Named to the Fiske Guide to Colleges 2018

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

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Feature Stories

Education & NGOs in Germany
Global context of educational leadership

Dr. Bob Spires
Love Without Boundaries in Cambodia

Sabrina Escobar Miranda, '19
Jepson senior's passion for storytelling leads to journalism internship in New York

Chase Williams, '19
Senior lands a job during his Jepson Internship at Salesforce

Carl Salinger, '19
Jepson senior interns with the largest homebuilder in the United States

MBA Capstone turns into job offer for one alumnus
When Duncan Pitchford, GB'18, accepted his final Capstone Project at Hydro Aluminum in spring of 2018, he didn't realize a few months later he'd also be accepting a job.

The Richmond MBA Opening Residency 2018
We welcomed 24 new students to the program at the Jefferson Hotel on August 17.

MBA Capstone revolutionizes customer retention, success for RVA fitness company
Meghan Boyle, GB'18, hit the ground running for her capstone project with SuperFit Games.

Emme Wells, '19
Senior learns about her hometown's history during her Jepson Internship

Cole Gieseking, '20, interns at Sony Music
He interned in the promotions department, keeping track of which songs were topping the charts.

Profile: Joyce van der Laan Smith
van der Laan Smith is the new associate dean for undergraduate programs and the director of assessment and accreditation for the Robins School of Business.

Robbie Baker, '17, signs with Boston Red Sox
Baker says he learned how to commit to hard work through his time at the Robins School.

Cassidy Perkinson, '19
Jepson senior finds cross-cultural connections in an internship close to her University of Richmond home

Aalok Sathe, '21
Sophomore pursues studies in linguistics, computer science, and cognitive science.

Richmond Law alum wins $289 million verdict against Monsanto

Noah Walker, '19
Senior connects science and leadership during his Jepson Internship at the FDA

Richmond Law welcomes two new professors

Emily Stubblefield, '19
Senior sees need for leadership in immigration debate and reform during her Jepson Internship

University Museums Collaborates with Blue Sky Fund
UR Employee Martha Wright Coordiates Interactive Education for Local Students

Katherine Patetta, '19
Jepson senior looks at gender and leadership in business and helps grow network of women entrepreneurs in Richmond, Va. during an internship at The Broad

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