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A letter from President Crutcher

President Ronald A. Crutcher has issued a statement about the recent acts of racist violence in the United States — and the vital work ahead of us to combat inequality and racism, and advance inclusivity.

UR Here: Giving Day 2020

Spiders everywhere united for Richmond's 36-hour Giving Day, UR Here, May 27–28. Thank you to everyone in the Spider Family who stepped up and supported the areas that mean the most to you!

Two alums named to business publication's 'Best & Brightest' list

Claire Griffiths and Hanna Lankler, both '20, are included in Poets and Quants' list of the 100 "Best and Brightest Business Majors of 2020."

Reimagining the student recruitment process

The Office of Undergraduate Admission innovates to connect with prospective students.

Researching frog biodiversity in South America

Professor of Biology Rafael de Sá has been awarded more than $400,000 from the National Science Foundation for his research on the diversity and evolution of a frog species found in South America.
COVID-19 Updates

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Giving Day May 27-28 Join your fellow Spiders for this 36-hour celebration by giving to areas of Richmond that mean the most to you!
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President Crutcher has issued a statement about the recent tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery — and the vital work ahead of us to combat inequality and racism, and advance inclusivity. Read his full statement at the link in our bio.President Crutcher has issued a statement about the recent tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery — and the vital work ahead of us to combat inequality and racism, and advance inclusivity. Read his full statement at the link in our bio.

President Crutcher has issued a statement about the recent tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery — and the vital work ahead of us to combat inequality and racism, and advance inclusivity. Read his full statement at the link in our bio.

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Thank you, #Spiders! Your generosity made it possible for us to raise over $1.1 MILLION — and we're still tallying gifts! You've shown us and everyone in the #SpiderFamily that no matter where you are, or how far apart we are, #URHere. Thank you! #SpiderPride 🕷️❤️💙Thank you, #Spiders! Your generosity made it possible for us to raise over $1.1 MILLION — and we're still tallying gifts! You've shown us and everyone in the #SpiderFamily that no matter where you are, or how far apart we are, #URHere. Thank you! #SpiderPride 🕷️❤️💙

Thank you, #Spiders! Your generosity made it possible for us to raise over $1.1 MILLION — and we're still tallying gifts! You've shown us and everyone in the #SpiderFamily that no matter where you are, or how far apart we are, #URHere. Thank you! #SpiderPride 🕷️❤️💙

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In honor of Memorial Day, we remember all the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.In honor of Memorial Day, we remember all the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

In honor of Memorial Day, we remember all the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

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@sela_betz, '20, bringing us a @sela_betz, '20, bringing us a "WHO IS CUTTING ONIONS IN HERE?" edition of #SpiderSpotting.

@sela_betz, '20, bringing us a "WHO IS CUTTING ONIONS IN HERE?" edition of #SpiderSpotting.

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The dog days of summer (break) are officially upon us.The dog days of summer (break) are officially upon us.

The dog days of summer (break) are officially upon us.

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Campus is a little too quiet these days. Wish you were here, #Spiders! 🕷❤️💙Campus is a little too quiet these days. Wish you were here, #Spiders! 🕷❤️💙

Campus is a little too quiet these days. Wish you were here, #Spiders! 🕷❤️💙

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#Richmond2024 is getting a head start on showing off their #SpiderPride. Welcome to the #SpiderFamily! 🕷❤️💙#Richmond2024 is getting a head start on showing off their #SpiderPride. Welcome to the #SpiderFamily! 🕷❤️💙

#Richmond2024 is getting a head start on showing off their #SpiderPride. Welcome to the #SpiderFamily! 🕷❤️💙

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In one week, #Spiders will unite for UR Here on May 27–28. We hope you'll join us for this 36-hour community event.⠀ ⠀ We recognize our UR Here Giving Day is coinciding with a challenging and uncertain time for many in our community. Please know that your gift, no matter what the amount, will make a difference and show your support for our students and campus community.⠀ ⠀ Keep an eye on your email for all the ways you can show #URHere for Richmond!In one week, #Spiders will unite for UR Here on May 27–28. We hope you'll join us for this 36-hour community event.⠀ ⠀ We recognize our UR Here Giving Day is coinciding with a challenging and uncertain time for many in our community. Please know that your gift, no matter what the amount, will make a difference and show your support for our students and campus community.⠀ ⠀ Keep an eye on your email for all the ways you can show #URHere for Richmond!

In one week, #Spiders will unite for UR Here on May 27–28. We hope you'll join us for this 36-hour community event.⠀ ⠀ We recognize our UR Here Giving Day is coinciding with a challenging and uncertain time for many in our community. Please know that your gift, no matter what the amount, will make a difference and show your support for our students and campus community.⠀ ⠀ Keep an eye on your email for all the ways you can show #URHere for Richmond!

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Peeking through the blooms at this week's #TowerTuesday.Peeking through the blooms at this week's #TowerTuesday.

Peeking through the blooms at this week's #TowerTuesday.

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This week's #SpiderSpotting takes us across the pond to Northern Ireland where @_darzo_, '22, showed off his #SpiderPride with a new friend. 🕷❤️💙This week's #SpiderSpotting takes us across the pond to Northern Ireland where @_darzo_, '22, showed off his #SpiderPride with a new friend. 🕷❤️💙

This week's #SpiderSpotting takes us across the pond to Northern Ireland where @_darzo_, '22, showed off his #SpiderPride with a new friend. 🕷❤️💙

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Fridays flying by at #URichmond. 😍Fridays flying by at #URichmond. 😍

Fridays flying by at #URichmond. 😍

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Throwing it back to busier days on campus. We miss you, #Spiders! #TBT 🕷❤️💙Throwing it back to busier days on campus. We miss you, #Spiders! #TBT 🕷❤️💙

Throwing it back to busier days on campus. We miss you, #Spiders! #TBT 🕷❤️💙

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