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Alumni generosity elevates student well-being with new center

Lead gift from the Walrath Family Foundation kicks off fundraising for a new state-of-the-art Well-Being Center.

Bio professor's grants incorporate student research

Evolutionary ecologist Carrie Wu won two grants for her research into natural plant populations.

Writing and Thinking Critically

Joe Essid directs the university's writing center, and writing across the curriculum program. As a scholar, he studies changing patterns of literacy, and how technology alters notions of good writing.

National accolades for Spiders in science

Three juniors -- Lillian Hughes, Sara Camilli and Najwa Labban -- have received honors from the Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation.

Congratulations, Class of 2022!

To the newest Spiders who just got admit packets in the mail, we can't wait to have you on campus. Visit our site for New Spiders to make your deposit and explore next steps.
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Event Picks

Apr
20
Student Symposium
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sponsored by the School of Arts & Sciences, the Student Symposium showcases hundreds of student research projects from across the disciplines in the form of oral presentations, poster sessions, performances, and art exhibits. The Symposium gives students the opportunity to present their work in...
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Apr
24
Graduation Fair
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
All seniors graduating this spring in the Main (Undergraduate) Commencement Ceremony are encouraged to stop by the Graduation Fair on Tuesday, April 24, from 1 - 4 p.m. in the Alice Haynes Room. Graduation Fair is an event for future graduates to learn all the details of Commencement weekend, take...
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May
01
Study Break for the Soul and Stress Out Day
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Chaplaincy and Counseling and Psychological Services are partnering once again for the bi-annual Study Break for the Soul and Stress Out Day. Stop by the Quatrefoile (in front of the Chapel) and Wilton Center to de-stress with food, movies, games, arts & crafts, and therapy dogs. ...
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May
13
Baccalaureate Service
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The baccalaureate service is inherited from the universities of Western Europe and associated with the commencement exercises of American colleges and universities since colonial times. The service remains an integral part of the commencement exercises of many of America’s private colleges ...and
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β€œIf we can do this effectively, we can graduate healthier and happier students, who have the potential to initiate a downstream effect on the health of our society.” β€” Michelle Walrath, '98 #URichmond's new Well-Being Center is designed to be a collaborative high-impact environment to support student learning and well-being. It will house all campus health care in one location, including the health center and counseling and psychological services, providing convenient yet discreet access for students. #SpiderPride πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™β€œIf we can do this effectively, we can graduate healthier and happier students, who have the potential to initiate a downstream effect on the health of our society.” β€” Michelle Walrath, '98 #URichmond's new Well-Being Center is designed to be a collaborative high-impact environment to support student learning and well-being. It will house all campus health care in one location, including the health center and counseling and psychological services, providing convenient yet discreet access for students. #SpiderPride πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™

β€œIf we can do this effectively, we can graduate healthier and happier students, who have the potential to initiate a downstream effect on the health of our society.” β€” Michelle Walrath, '98 #URichmond's new Well-Being Center is designed to be a collaborative high-impact environment to support student learning and well-being. It will house all campus health care in one location, including the health center and counseling and psychological services, providing convenient yet discreet access for students. #SpiderPride πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™

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TFW there are 25 days left until graduation πŸ€ͺ Hang in there, seniors! πŸ“Έ: @my_gr8_ruff_lifeTFW there are 25 days left until graduation πŸ€ͺ Hang in there, seniors! πŸ“Έ: @my_gr8_ruff_life

TFW there are 25 days left until graduation πŸ€ͺ Hang in there, seniors! πŸ“Έ: @my_gr8_ruff_life

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Throwing it back to warmer days on Stern Quad. Happy #TowerTuesday, #Spiders!Throwing it back to warmer days on Stern Quad. Happy #TowerTuesday, #Spiders!

Throwing it back to warmer days on Stern Quad. Happy #TowerTuesday, #Spiders!

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Starting the week with a #URichmond sunrise is hard to beat. Don't hit that snooze button, #Spiders! πŸ“Έ: @ab_kayy, '18Starting the week with a #URichmond sunrise is hard to beat. Don't hit that snooze button, #Spiders! πŸ“Έ: @ab_kayy, '18

Starting the week with a #URichmond sunrise is hard to beat. Don't hit that snooze button, #Spiders! πŸ“Έ: @ab_kayy, '18

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This week's #SpiderSpotting brings us back to snowy weather in Connecticut where @danafalcon98, '20, chilled (literally) in Kent Falls State Park. #SpiderPride πŸ•·β„οΈThis week's #SpiderSpotting brings us back to snowy weather in Connecticut where @danafalcon98, '20, chilled (literally) in Kent Falls State Park. #SpiderPride πŸ•·β„οΈ

This week's #SpiderSpotting brings us back to snowy weather in Connecticut where @danafalcon98, '20, chilled (literally) in Kent Falls State Park. #SpiderPride πŸ•·β„οΈ

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The #URichmond South Asian Student Alliance brought a little extra color to campus today for their Holi celebration.The #URichmond South Asian Student Alliance brought a little extra color to campus today for their Holi celebration.

The #URichmond South Asian Student Alliance brought a little extra color to campus today for their Holi celebration.

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Soaking in this beautiful Friday from the quieter corners of campus. Have a great weekend, #Spiders! πŸ“Έ: @teaandphilosophySoaking in this beautiful Friday from the quieter corners of campus. Have a great weekend, #Spiders! πŸ“Έ: @teaandphilosophy

Soaking in this beautiful Friday from the quieter corners of campus. Have a great weekend, #Spiders! πŸ“Έ: @teaandphilosophy

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Paddling toward the weekend πŸ•·πŸš£β€β™‚οΈ #Repost @urichmondalumni ・・・ Since the weather is finally warming up on campus, this week's #tbt is a 1981 shot of students having a canoe race on Westhampton Lake. Sunny spring days, we are ready for you!Paddling toward the weekend πŸ•·πŸš£β€β™‚οΈ #Repost @urichmondalumni ・・・ Since the weather is finally warming up on campus, this week's #tbt is a 1981 shot of students having a canoe race on Westhampton Lake. Sunny spring days, we are ready for you!

Paddling toward the weekend πŸ•·πŸš£β€β™‚οΈ #Repost @urichmondalumni ・・・ Since the weather is finally warming up on campus, this week's #tbt is a 1981 shot of students having a canoe race on Westhampton Lake. Sunny spring days, we are ready for you!

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Welcome to the #SpiderFamily, @isabelcayer! #Richmond2022 #Repost ・・・ New home is so pretty... be back real soon:)Welcome to the #SpiderFamily, @isabelcayer! #Richmond2022 #Repost ・・・ New home is so pretty... be back real soon:)

Welcome to the #SpiderFamily, @isabelcayer! #Richmond2022 #Repost ・・・ New home is so pretty... be back real soon:)

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In the fourth installment of #SpiderTalks, #URichmond President Crutcher discusses the changing patterns of literacy and how technology alters notions of good writing with Writing Center Director Joe Essid. Swipe ☝️on our story for the full vide. #SpiderPride πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™In the fourth installment of #SpiderTalks, #URichmond President Crutcher discusses the changing patterns of literacy and how technology alters notions of good writing with Writing Center Director Joe Essid. Swipe ☝️on our story for the full vide. #SpiderPride πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™

In the fourth installment of #SpiderTalks, #URichmond President Crutcher discusses the changing patterns of literacy and how technology alters notions of good writing with Writing Center Director Joe Essid. Swipe ☝️on our story for the full vide. #SpiderPride πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™

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We're celebrating this gray #MascotMonday with @beccacurro and @rcziemba enjoying a #URichmond sunset fresh off their @spiderwlax victory. πŸ“Έ: @beccacurro, '21We're celebrating this gray #MascotMonday with @beccacurro and @rcziemba enjoying a #URichmond sunset fresh off their @spiderwlax victory. πŸ“Έ: @beccacurro, '21

We're celebrating this gray #MascotMonday with @beccacurro and @rcziemba enjoying a #URichmond sunset fresh off their @spiderwlax victory. πŸ“Έ: @beccacurro, '21

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This week's #SpiderSpotting takes us down to Texas where @helenthepresby, '18, showed off her #SpiderPride at Big Bend National Park! πŸ•·β›°This week's #SpiderSpotting takes us down to Texas where @helenthepresby, '18, showed off her #SpiderPride at Big Bend National Park! πŸ•·β›°

This week's #SpiderSpotting takes us down to Texas where @helenthepresby, '18, showed off her #SpiderPride at Big Bend National Park! πŸ•·β›°

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