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From the scholarly pursuits to the playful, and everything in between, you’ll find opportunities that speak to your interests here at Richmond.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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