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Professor's NSF grant supports DNA research alongside students

Chemistry professor Michelle Hamm has been awarded a $270,000 National Science Foundation grant for her gene mutation research alongside nine undergrads and one post-baccalaureate fellow.

UR professor's judicial systems research is first of its kind

Political science professor Jennifer Bowie and her colleague have received a $145,000 NSF grant for their research into judicial decisions.

UR named one of the nation's best liberal arts colleges

College Consensus, a college review aggregator, has listed Richmond as No. 25.

Chemistry professor's national grant supports five summer researchers

Miles Johnson, '09, has been awarded a $55,000 grant from the American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund for his work with students using nickel as a metal catalyst.

UR earns its first gold global rating for sustainability efforts

The STARS Gold rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education recognizes achievements from institutions in 30 countries.
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Jul
30
Dallas: Spider Gathering
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join fellow alumni, family, and friends for an evening at the new, retro Tex-Mex spot, Las Palmas Restaurant, in Uptown. Enjoy food and a cash bar while mingling with fellow Spiders. Tuesday, July 306 - 8 p.m. Las Palmas Restaurant2708 Routh StreetDallas, TX 75201 $5 per person includes appetizers...
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Jul
25
NYC: Recent Grad Boat Cruise
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Join your fellow NYC recent grads for a cruise down the Hudson! We'll board the North River Lobster Company boat at Pier 81, and take in the sites of your city while enjoying a beer and wine open bar and dinner. Our group will have a reserved section of the boat, but space is limited so be sure...
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Jul
30
Austin: Spider Gathering
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join fellow alumni, family, and friends for an evening at Central District Brewing. Enjoy appetizers and a cash bar (beer, cider, and wine available) while mingling with fellow Spiders in a private room. Tuesday, July 306 - 8 p.m. Central District Brewing417 Red River StreetAustin, TX 78701 $5 per...
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Jul
31
Richmond: Pre-Season Breakfast with Head Football Coach Russ Huesman
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
The University of Richmond Alumni Association and Spider Club invite you to join fellow alumni and friends for a Pre-Season Breakfast with Head Football Coach Russ Huesman. Wednesday, July 317:30 a.m. Jepson Alumni Center (#442 on the campus map)442 Westhampton WayUniversity of Richmond, VA 23173...
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This week's #SpiderSpotting takes us to Colorado where @andre.eanes97, '20, showed off his #SpiderPride at an elevation of 14,115 feet at Pikes Peak.This week's #SpiderSpotting takes us to Colorado where @andre.eanes97, '20, showed off his #SpiderPride at an elevation of 14,115 feet at Pikes Peak.

This week's #SpiderSpotting takes us to Colorado where @andre.eanes97, '20, showed off his #SpiderPride at an elevation of 14,115 feet at Pikes Peak.

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“This remarkable accomplishment was propelled by both confidence in the power of science and technology and the willingness to invest to achieve the goal.” – #URichmond physics professor Jack Singal on #Apollo50“This remarkable accomplishment was propelled by both confidence in the power of science and technology and the willingness to invest to achieve the goal.” – #URichmond physics professor Jack Singal on #Apollo50

“This remarkable accomplishment was propelled by both confidence in the power of science and technology and the willingness to invest to achieve the goal.” – #URichmond physics professor Jack Singal on #Apollo50

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Same 🕷🍂 #Repost @kohutphotos, ‘21 ・・・ Can’t wait to be back where I get to see views like this every day.Same 🕷🍂 #Repost @kohutphotos, ‘21 ・・・ Can’t wait to be back where I get to see views like this every day.

Same 🕷🍂 #Repost @kohutphotos, ‘21 ・・・ Can’t wait to be back where I get to see views like this every day.

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Finding shade this time of year can feel like a competitive sport. @clamaronh wins today.Finding shade this time of year can feel like a competitive sport. @clamaronh wins today.

Finding shade this time of year can feel like a competitive sport. @clamaronh wins today.

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Hopping over the hump. 🐪Hopping over the hump. 🐪

Hopping over the hump. 🐪

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Just in case the algorithm made you miss our last few #TowerTuesdays.Just in case the algorithm made you miss our last few #TowerTuesdays.

Just in case the algorithm made you miss our last few #TowerTuesdays.

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A southern university can dream, right? 🕷️ ⛄A southern university can dream, right? 🕷️ ⛄

A southern university can dream, right? 🕷️ ⛄

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We're in Alaska for this week's #SpiderSpotting where @justincook23, '20, of @spiderbaseball showed off his #SpiderPride at Portage Glacier.We're in Alaska for this week's #SpiderSpotting where @justincook23, '20, of @spiderbaseball showed off his #SpiderPride at Portage Glacier.

We're in Alaska for this week's #SpiderSpotting where @justincook23, '20, of @spiderbaseball showed off his #SpiderPride at Portage Glacier.

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"Man, it's a hot one." Thanks to Rob Thomas and Santana for accurately predicting our current mood 20 years ago.

"Man, it's a hot one." Thanks to Rob Thomas and Santana for accurately predicting our current mood 20 years ago.

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Catch sunsets not feelings...unless they're for #URichmond. 🌆Catch sunsets not feelings...unless they're for #URichmond. 🌆

Catch sunsets not feelings...unless they're for #URichmond. 🌆

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Looks like reflections of Boatwright in Westhampton Lake still stunned back in 1957. #TBT ・・・ 📸: Richmond Crawford Jr./Richmond Times-DispatchLooks like reflections of Boatwright in Westhampton Lake still stunned back in 1957. #TBT ・・・ 📸: Richmond Crawford Jr./Richmond Times-Dispatch

Looks like reflections of Boatwright in Westhampton Lake still stunned back in 1957. #TBT ・・・ 📸: Richmond Crawford Jr./Richmond Times-Dispatch

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Taking in the dog days of summer...from the shade. ・・・ 📸: @samanthabrookephotoTaking in the dog days of summer...from the shade. ・・・ 📸: @samanthabrookephoto

Taking in the dog days of summer...from the shade. ・・・ 📸: @samanthabrookephoto

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