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Math professor honored for extraordinary teaching

Professor of mathematics Della Dumbaugh has received the John M. Smith Award for Distinguished College or University Teaching from the Mathematical Association of America's Maryland, D.C., Virginia section.

Junior swimmer qualifies for Olympic trials

Hannah Gouger, '20, competed in the TYR Pro Series meet and qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic trials.

Dean of International Education awarded Fulbright funding to travel to Japan

Martha Merritt will spend two weeks in Japan visiting universities, colleges, and cultural organizations and touring historical and cultural sites in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima.

UR names dean of business school

Miguel "Mickey" QuiΓ±ones, an internationally recognized expert in individual and organizational development and strategic management of human capital, will become the next dean of the Robins School of Business July 1.

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Apr
26
RVA: Recent Grad Happy Hour at the VMFA
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us for a classic Richmond tradition - Friday happy hour at the VMFA! Kick off the weekend with your fellow recent grads while enjoying the spring weather and the VMFA's galleries, which will remain open until 9 p.m. We'll provide some light appetizers for our group to enjoy, and beverages...
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May
03
Richmond: First Friday Breakfast
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
The University of Richmond Alumni Association invites you to join fellow alumni and friends for a First Friday Breakfast. Enjoy remarks from Dr. Jessica Flanigan, Associate Professor of Leadership Studies and Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law. As the University's first Ethics Fellow, Dr....
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May
07
Washington, D.C.: Reception with Dean Mia Reinoso Genoni
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
You are cordially invited to come together with fellow Spiders, friends, and the Dean of Westhampton College, Dr. Mia Reinoso Genoni, for a reception at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Please join us for hors d'oeuvres, drinks, good times, and great conversations in a private room in the...
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May
09
Southwest Florida: Annual Spider Networking Reception
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join your fellow University of Richmond alumni in Southwest Florida for the annual networking reception at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant. Enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres and an open bar in a private space, while reconnecting with local Spiders and meeting new ones! Thursday, May 9 6 - 8 p.m....
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Spotted: a wild Green Bike in its natural habitat. ・・・ πŸ“Έ: @matydudduSpotted: a wild Green Bike in its natural habitat. ・・・ πŸ“Έ: @matyduddu

Spotted: a wild Green Bike in its natural habitat. ・・・ πŸ“Έ: @matyduddu

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They're back! Everyone's favorite invasive species removal specialists have returned to #URichmond to clear away unwanted vegetation without herbicide or gas-powered equipment. πŸ•·πŸThey're back! Everyone's favorite invasive species removal specialists have returned to #URichmond to clear away unwanted vegetation without herbicide or gas-powered equipment. πŸ•·πŸ

They're back! Everyone's favorite invasive species removal specialists have returned to #URichmond to clear away unwanted vegetation without herbicide or gas-powered equipment. πŸ•·πŸ

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#WeLoveTheEarth. Congratulations to @lildickygram, '10, on his socially responsible banger. Happy #EarthDay, #Spiders! #SpiderPride πŸ•·πŸŒŽ#WeLoveTheEarth. Congratulations to @lildickygram, '10, on his socially responsible banger. Happy #EarthDay, #Spiders! #SpiderPride πŸ•·πŸŒŽ

#WeLoveTheEarth. Congratulations to @lildickygram, '10, on his socially responsible banger. Happy #EarthDay, #Spiders! #SpiderPride πŸ•·πŸŒŽ

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Wishing a Happy Easter to all who celebrate, especially those who woke up extra early for the sunrise service at #URichmond's Cannon Memorial Chapel.Wishing a Happy Easter to all who celebrate, especially those who woke up extra early for the sunrise service at #URichmond's Cannon Memorial Chapel.

Wishing a Happy Easter to all who celebrate, especially those who woke up extra early for the sunrise service at #URichmond's Cannon Memorial Chapel.

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No better way to spend a Saturday. πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™No better way to spend a Saturday. πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™

No better way to spend a Saturday. πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™

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Last week, more than 300 #Spiders came together to showcase their research projects at the annual #URichmond School of Arts & Sciences Student Symposium. #SpiderPride πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™ #FBFLast week, more than 300 #Spiders came together to showcase their research projects at the annual #URichmond School of Arts & Sciences Student Symposium. #SpiderPride πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™ #FBF

Last week, more than 300 #Spiders came together to showcase their research projects at the annual #URichmond School of Arts & Sciences Student Symposium. #SpiderPride πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™ #FBF

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Seems like viewing #URichmond from above was popular even in the 1920s. #TBTSeems like viewing #URichmond from above was popular even in the 1920s. #TBT

Seems like viewing #URichmond from above was popular even in the 1920s. #TBT

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Don’t go outside at 7:45 p.m. unless you’re prepared for a serious cotton candy craving. ・・・ πŸ“Έ: @lucejones_, '20Don’t go outside at 7:45 p.m. unless you’re prepared for a serious cotton candy craving. ・・・ πŸ“Έ: @lucejones_, '20

Don’t go outside at 7:45 p.m. unless you’re prepared for a serious cotton candy craving. ・・・ πŸ“Έ: @lucejones_, '20

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A view like this can bring a tear to your eye...or that might just be the pollen. #TowerTuesday πŸ•·πŸŒΈA view like this can bring a tear to your eye...or that might just be the pollen. #TowerTuesday πŸ•·πŸŒΈ

A view like this can bring a tear to your eye...or that might just be the pollen. #TowerTuesday πŸ•·πŸŒΈ

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Hard to beat that view...oh and the Queally Center isn't looking that bad either. πŸ•·οΈ 🐢 ・・・ ・・・ πŸ“Έ: @winstonthegoodboygoldenHard to beat that view...oh and the Queally Center isn't looking that bad either. πŸ•·οΈ 🐢 ・・・ ・・・ πŸ“Έ: @winstonthegoodboygolden

Hard to beat that view...oh and the Queally Center isn't looking that bad either. πŸ•·οΈ 🐢 ・・・ ・・・ πŸ“Έ: @winstonthegoodboygolden

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We're in the Windy City for this week's #SpiderSpotting where international students @liviaspatafora and @chiara_regalia showed off their #SpiderPride at Millennium Park. ・・・ πŸ“Έ: @oki_franzWe're in the Windy City for this week's #SpiderSpotting where international students @liviaspatafora and @chiara_regalia showed off their #SpiderPride at Millennium Park. ・・・ πŸ“Έ: @oki_franz

We're in the Windy City for this week's #SpiderSpotting where international students @liviaspatafora and @chiara_regalia showed off their #SpiderPride at Millennium Park. ・・・ πŸ“Έ: @oki_franz

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We may be one step closer to Monday, but this view makes it all okay. ・・・ πŸ“Έ: @spiderswimdive & @nicolep13rcy, β€˜19We may be one step closer to Monday, but this view makes it all okay. ・・・ πŸ“Έ: @spiderswimdive & @nicolep13rcy, β€˜19

We may be one step closer to Monday, but this view makes it all okay. ・・・ πŸ“Έ: @spiderswimdive & @nicolep13rcy, β€˜19

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