University of Richmond students see educational policy in action
Students are getting an up-close view of government — from a school board and the General Assembly in Richmond to Capitol Hill in D.C.
University of Richmond senior researches policies on disability and asexuality
Senior's honors thesis explores advocacy and policy solutions for people with disabilities and for those who are asexual.
University of Richmond alumni couple share love and career advice during Valentine’s Day weekend
Two Class of 2023 alums spent Valentine’s Day weekend revisiting their old haunts and mentoring juniors in the Jepson School’s career preparation program.
Graduates of the University of Richmond’s Jepson School recognized at awards ceremony
Three Jepson alumni working in journalism, national security, and sports management receive 2025 alumni awards.
McDowell Institute Promotes the Exchange of Competing Ideas at the University of Richmond
National news is rife with reports of America’s decline in civility and increasing polarization. But at the University of Richmond, the Gary L. McDowell Institute offers a possible solution for mending the fraying social fabric.
UR Now: Student Experience
Author Jeffrey Rosen brings the Founding Fathers’ thoughts to life for Richmond students
The Jepson School’s inaugural Leadership and Humanities Scholar discussed his recent book, The Pursuit of Liberty.
A globetrotting UR senior studies human rights across three countries
Spider scholarship recipient Daniel Polonia spent a semester analyzing human rights issues in Nepal, Jordan, and Chile.
University of Richmond senior researches prison abolition
In her honors thesis, Richmond senior explores the growth of mass incarceration and possible alternatives to it.
UR Now: Student Experience
University of Richmond students take a road trip to NYC to learn about job options
Spiders travel to the Big Apple to meet alumni in creative careers, including at NBCUniversal, Amazon Ads, and the NBA.
UR Now: Research & Innovation
Richmond psych students analyze the mind and well-being connection
After a semester immersed in research, Kristjen Lundberg’s class shared their findings at the 10th annual Science of Emotions Poster Show.
University of Richmond seniors study and practice leadership
Two Spider besties hone their leadership and communications skills through their involvement in their campus community.
University of Richmond senior explores her Jewish-American identity
Through her honors thesis, an internship, and participation in Chaplaincy programming, senior Kate Chasin delves into what it means to be Jewish-American.
UR Now: ALUMNI
University of Richmond journalism grads bring the latest news to the public eye
Spider alumni share the impact and purpose of their chosen professions and how they got here.