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B-school scores high marks in business publication's 2020 rankings

The Robins School of Business ranked No. 26 overall, No. 18 for admissions standards and No. 21 for employment outcomes in Poets&Quants' latest rankings.

Professors investigate Amazon ecosystem in NASA-funded study

Thanks to a major grant from NASA, two geography professors are embarking upon a three-year project to research how land use change has affected the rainforest.

Junior's grant advances women's reproductive health education

Shamim Ibrahim, a junior from Nairobi, Kenya, received a Projects for Peace grant toward a grassroots project in Kenya to 'help level the playing field' for girls and women in the community.

Faculty-mentored student research receives prestigious grant funding

The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation has again awarded Richmond a prestigious three-year grant for faculty-mentored student research. It is the fifth time UR has received the Beckman Scholars award since 2006.

Spiders shine at international computer science competition

Five UR teams competed in the International Collegiate Programming Competition for the Mid-Atlantic region.
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Jan
23
Welcome/Welcome Back Fair
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Whether you are just beginning your study abroad program at Richmond or have recently returned from a program abroad, the beginning of the semester at UR comes with many opportunities and challenges. Join others who share this experience at the Welcome/Welcome Back Spiders Fair and: - get some...
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Jan
24
CCE Brown Bag: Richmond's Guide for Growth: A Conversation with Richmond 300 Planners
12:30 PM - 1:25 PM
Maritza Pechin (Richmond 300 Project Manager) Location: Tyler Haynes Commons, Room 305 The Bonner Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) hosts weekly Brown Bag discussions, open to members of the campus and the community, from 12:30–1:25p.m. on most Fridays during the academic year. Each week, a...
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Jan
27
The Return
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Recently back from study abroad? We invite you to take a few moments on January 27 and 28 to participate in "The Return" - a reflective, cross-campus journey intended to help you unpack (figuratively!) and process your recent international experiences. The Return is a student-curated experience...
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Jan
27
Pure Performance with George Mumford
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
"George Mumford’s deeply moving personal story is unforgettable. An aspiring basketball player at the University of Massachusetts (where he roomed with Dr. J, Julius Erving), injuries forced Mumford out of the game he loved. The medications that relieved the pain of his injuries also...
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#URichmond law professor and director of the Carrico Center, Tara Casey, demonstrates the importance of good deeds in preparing grads for their future.#URichmond law professor and director of the Carrico Center, Tara Casey, demonstrates the importance of good deeds in preparing grads for their future.

#URichmond law professor and director of the Carrico Center, Tara Casey, demonstrates the importance of good deeds in preparing grads for their future.

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Looking back at summer skies doing the most over the Forum. #TBT ・・・ 📸: @Isabella_silver99Looking back at summer skies doing the most over the Forum. #TBT ・・・ 📸: @Isabella_silver99

Looking back at summer skies doing the most over the Forum. #TBT ・・・ 📸: @Isabella_silver99

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Winding our way through Wednesday.Winding our way through Wednesday.

Winding our way through Wednesday.

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Boatwright cutting through the mist. #TowerTuesdayBoatwright cutting through the mist. #TowerTuesday

Boatwright cutting through the mist. #TowerTuesday

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We're all smiles on the first day of spring semester. 🕷️😃We're all smiles on the first day of spring semester. 🕷️😃

We're all smiles on the first day of spring semester. 🕷️😃

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We're heading to Bulgaria for this week's #SpiderSpotting where @_darzo_ showed off his #SpiderPride while staying warm in Borovets. 🕷❤️💙We're heading to Bulgaria for this week's #SpiderSpotting where @_darzo_ showed off his #SpiderPride while staying warm in Borovets. 🕷❤️💙

We're heading to Bulgaria for this week's #SpiderSpotting where @_darzo_ showed off his #SpiderPride while staying warm in Borovets. 🕷❤️💙

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Caught Westhampton Lake showing off 😍Caught Westhampton Lake showing off 😍

Caught Westhampton Lake showing off 😍

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#URichmond physics professor Jack Singal sheds light on his research with students.#URichmond physics professor Jack Singal sheds light on his research with students.

#URichmond physics professor Jack Singal sheds light on his research with students.

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Throwing it back to the beginning of spring semester 2019. Excited to see our #Spiders again! #TBTThrowing it back to the beginning of spring semester 2019. Excited to see our #Spiders again! #TBT

Throwing it back to the beginning of spring semester 2019. Excited to see our #Spiders again! #TBT

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1.5 years later and our pal Winston still doesn't mind being the only good boy on a quiet #URichmond campus. 🕷🐶1.5 years later and our pal Winston still doesn't mind being the only good boy on a quiet #URichmond campus. 🕷🐶

1.5 years later and our pal Winston still doesn't mind being the only good boy on a quiet #URichmond campus. 🕷🐶

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Enjoying one last #TowerTuesday with these lights. ・・・ 📸: @hollydeen, '20Enjoying one last #TowerTuesday with these lights. ・・・ 📸: @hollydeen, '20

Enjoying one last #TowerTuesday with these lights. ・・・ 📸: @hollydeen, '20

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A quiet night at #URichmond — even Triceragoose seems to be on winter break. 🥺A quiet night at #URichmond — even Triceragoose seems to be on winter break. 🥺

A quiet night at #URichmond — even Triceragoose seems to be on winter break. 🥺

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