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National Geographic features alum's work

Conservationist Laly Lichtenfeld, '96, was included in the magazine's 2019 "Women of Impact" round-up.

Leadership in Literature, Film, and Performance

In this episode of Spider Talks, President Crutcher sits down with Jepson School of Leadership Studies associate professor Kristin Bezio, who integrates the study of literature into the Leadership Studies curriculum.

National coalition names junior an inspiring leader

Lina Tori Jan, '20, is a 2019 Newman Civic Fellow, recognized for her demonstrated leadership and investment in solving public problems.

Congratulations, Class of 2023!

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.

Celebrating Womxn's History Month

Through a series of events, Westhampton College and WGSS reflect on womxn throughout UR's history, present and future — including two of the first African-American graduates, Isabelle Thomas LeSane and Madieth Malone, W’72, who shared their experiences with students Ayele d’Almeida, ’20, and Jacob Roberson, ’19.
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125 Years of Spiders It's a big year for the Spiders. Join us as we commemorate the anniversary of our unique identity.
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Excellence Lives Within Us.

Spiders are curious. Ambitious. Determined. And we employ these talents to create extraordinary results. We know that what we do here has an incredible impact everywhere.

Read our stories and see the difference we make.

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Mar
27
Jepson Leader-in-Residence: Senator Jennifer McClellan
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
The Jepson School of Leadership Studies presents Virginia State Senator Jennifer McClellan, 2018-19 Leader-in-Residence, for a discussion on "Where Do We Go From Here?" Wed., March 27 at 4:30 p.m. in the Jepson Alumni Center, Robins Pavilion. A reception will follow. Advance registration is ...required
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Mar
27
Houston: Spider Gathering
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join fellow alumni, family, friends, and University staff for an evening at Heights Bier Garten. Enjoy appetizers and a cash bar while mingling with other Spiders. Wednesday, March 27 6 - 8 p.m. Heights Bier Garten 1433 N Shepherd Drive #1 Houston, TX 77008 Complimentary. Registration is requested...
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Mar
27
Philadelphia: A Toast to the Roast
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join your fellow Philadelphia-area recent grads from the Class of 2014-2018 for a celebration of the annual UR Pig Roast! We'll gather at Tradesman's for a toast to the roast, an infamous UR tradition, while enjoying BBQ-inspired apps and reminiscing on our Pig Roast memories. Wednesday, March 27 ...7
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Mar
28
Austin: Spider Gathering
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join fellow alumni, family, friends, and University staff for an evening at Javelina. Enjoy appetizers and a cash bar while mingling with other Spiders. Thursday, March 28 6 - 8 p.m. Javelina 69 Rainey Street Austin, TX 78701 $5 per person includes appetizers and a cash bar. Registration is...
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Kicking off this week with a spring in our step.Kicking off this week with a spring in our step.

Kicking off this week with a spring in our step.

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This week's #SpiderSpotting takes us all the way to Tanzania where @amelia_vogler and @psdrennan, both '11, showed off their #SpiderPride at the top of Kilimanjaro. 🕷❤️💙This week's #SpiderSpotting takes us all the way to Tanzania where @amelia_vogler and @psdrennan, both '11, showed off their #SpiderPride at the top of Kilimanjaro. 🕷❤️💙

This week's #SpiderSpotting takes us all the way to Tanzania where @amelia_vogler and @psdrennan, both '11, showed off their #SpiderPride at the top of Kilimanjaro. 🕷❤️💙

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Closing out our Saturday with a little stroll around #URichmond. 😍 ・・・ 📸: @vanna_delcidClosing out our Saturday with a little stroll around #URichmond. 😍 ・・・ 📸: @vanna_delcid

Closing out our Saturday with a little stroll around #URichmond. 😍 ・・・ 📸: @vanna_delcid

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Cue Natasha Bedingfield 🎶Cue Natasha Bedingfield 🎶

Cue Natasha Bedingfield 🎶

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Taking in the first day of spring on Westhampton Lake. 🕷❤️💙Taking in the first day of spring on Westhampton Lake. 🕷❤️💙

Taking in the first day of spring on Westhampton Lake. 🕷❤️💙

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If picking flowers on the last day of winter is wrong, then we don't want to be right. #TowerTuesdayIf picking flowers on the last day of winter is wrong, then we don't want to be right. #TowerTuesday

If picking flowers on the last day of winter is wrong, then we don't want to be right. #TowerTuesday

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Caught us waving to spring. 👋🤙Caught us waving to spring. 👋🤙

Caught us waving to spring. 👋🤙

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This week's #SpiderSpotting takes us south of the border to Tulum, Mexico where Claudia Ollé, '19, and @daniortiz_79, '20, showed off their #SpiderPride while cooling off at a cenote. 🕷❤️💙This week's #SpiderSpotting takes us south of the border to Tulum, Mexico where Claudia Ollé, '19, and @daniortiz_79, '20, showed off their #SpiderPride while cooling off at a cenote. 🕷❤️💙

This week's #SpiderSpotting takes us south of the border to Tulum, Mexico where Claudia Ollé, '19, and @daniortiz_79, '20, showed off their #SpiderPride while cooling off at a cenote. 🕷❤️💙

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No better way to spend your favorite day of the week than with your favorite human at your favorite place. 🕷🐶 ・・・ 📸: @fosterthepupper feat. Ollie and @sarah_shavo, ‘20No better way to spend your favorite day of the week than with your favorite human at your favorite place. 🕷🐶 ・・・ 📸: @fosterthepupper feat. Ollie and @sarah_shavo, ‘20

No better way to spend your favorite day of the week than with your favorite human at your favorite place. 🕷🐶 ・・・ 📸: @fosterthepupper feat. Ollie and @sarah_shavo, ‘20

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After a week of nice weather at #URichmond, we look back on the snow that kicked off last year's Spring Break. See you soon, #Spiders! #FBF 🕷❤️💙After a week of nice weather at #URichmond, we look back on the snow that kicked off last year's Spring Break. See you soon, #Spiders! #FBF 🕷❤️💙

After a week of nice weather at #URichmond, we look back on the snow that kicked off last year's Spring Break. See you soon, #Spiders! #FBF 🕷❤️💙

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Did you think we were going to let #SpiderDay pass by without having Tiny join in the festivities? 🕷❤️💙Did you think we were going to let #SpiderDay pass by without having Tiny join in the festivities? 🕷❤️💙

Did you think we were going to let #SpiderDay pass by without having Tiny join in the festivities? 🕷❤️💙

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The only thing we're guilty of is looking 💯 in our #SpiderDay shirts.The only thing we're guilty of is looking 💯 in our #SpiderDay shirts.

The only thing we're guilty of is looking 💯 in our #SpiderDay shirts.

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