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Celebrating 125 Years of Spiders

It's a big year for the Spiders, and we have a full schedule of events to commemorate the anniversary of our unique mascot. Join with us as we mark this anniversary year by celebrating Spiders everywhere.

U.S. News ranks UR in Top 25

U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges 2019 guide ranked the University of Richmond #25 overall and #22 for "Best Value" among national liberal arts colleges.

Engaging perspectives

UR celebrates fostering important dialogues through the Sharp Viewpoint Speakers Series. This year, President Crutcher welcomes prominent thought leaders to campus to discuss and debate critical issues in higher education.

UR jumps in Wall Street Journal rankings

The University of Richmond is ranked #53 out of nearly 1,000 colleges across the nation in the latest The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.

Department of Energy awards physics professor $275,000 research grant

Professor Jerry Gilfoyle has been awarded a grant to support his ongoing nuclear physics research as part of the University's electromagnetic nuclear physics program at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator facility.
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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 mascot.

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.

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Event Picks

Sep
19
Career Chat: Marketing the Music Industry
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Whitney Asher, the Founder and CEO of The Marketing Mixtape, a branding and promotions company that helps musicians reach their fans through coaching, PR campaigns, and graphic design services, has a unique viewpoint having broken into a cross-section of the marketing and music industries. Not...
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Sep
19
What is Consulting?
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Consulting attracts people who like problem solving, are interested in more than one industry, and desire career growth and development. This workshop will introduce attendees to consulting as an industry, enable the audience to hear firsthand from alumni and recruiters at specific companies, and...
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Sep
19
Fall Advising Meeting for Prospective & Current Marketing Students
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Are you interested in pursuing a marketing concentration? Are you a current marketing student that needs a reminder of the courses and requirements? Do you want to learn more about marketing internships and careers? Join us for an information session! Meet with marketing faculty who will review the...
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Sep
20
Study Abroad Fair
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
You know your academic and research interests, now begin searching for a study abroad program to complement your journey. The annual Study Abroad Fair highlights Richmond's 75+ study abroad programs around the world -- all in one room!. Attendees can take advantage of speaking with experts on these...
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We are Spiders. And we are drawn to the University of Richmond because of the things that are within us. Swipe 👆 on our story for the full video.We are Spiders. And we are drawn to the University of Richmond because of the things that are within us. Swipe 👆 on our story for the full video.

We are Spiders. And we are drawn to the University of Richmond because of the things that are within us. Swipe 👆 on our story for the full video.

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We're in Ireland for this week's #SpiderSpotting where @graceyhlynch, '20 showed off her #SpiderPride atop the Cliffs of Moher. 🕷❤️💙We're in Ireland for this week's #SpiderSpotting where @graceyhlynch, '20 showed off her #SpiderPride atop the Cliffs of Moher. 🕷❤️💙

We're in Ireland for this week's #SpiderSpotting where @graceyhlynch, '20 showed off her #SpiderPride atop the Cliffs of Moher. 🕷❤️💙

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Nothing beats a quiet Saturday on Westhampton Lake. We hope you're having a great weekend, #Spiders! 🕷❤️💙Nothing beats a quiet Saturday on Westhampton Lake. We hope you're having a great weekend, #Spiders! 🕷❤️💙

Nothing beats a quiet Saturday on Westhampton Lake. We hope you're having a great weekend, #Spiders! 🕷❤️💙

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The outermost bands of Hurricane Florence landed on campus yesterday afternoon, but thankfully #URichmond was spared from the storm's path. We hope that #Spiders everywhere stay safe and dry this weekend. 🕷❤️💙The outermost bands of Hurricane Florence landed on campus yesterday afternoon, but thankfully #URichmond was spared from the storm's path. We hope that #Spiders everywhere stay safe and dry this weekend. 🕷❤️💙

The outermost bands of Hurricane Florence landed on campus yesterday afternoon, but thankfully #URichmond was spared from the storm's path. We hope that #Spiders everywhere stay safe and dry this weekend. 🕷❤️💙

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In addition to being named the No. 3 Best-Run College, #URichmond also was ranked among the top 20 in several categories of the @theprincetonreview‘s 2019 college guide. #SpiderPride 🕷❤️💙In addition to being named the No. 3 Best-Run College, #URichmond also was ranked among the top 20 in several categories of the @theprincetonreview‘s 2019 college guide. #SpiderPride 🕷❤️💙

In addition to being named the No. 3 Best-Run College, #URichmond also was ranked among the top 20 in several categories of the @theprincetonreview‘s 2019 college guide. #SpiderPride 🕷❤️💙

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Teamwork makes the dream work! Yesterday, #URichmond staff and students came together to fill sandbags that will be placed in low-lying areas around campus. ・・・ #ICYMI: University officials have decided to cancel all classes and campus events scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 13, through Sunday, Sept. 16. Residence halls and the Heilman Dining Center will remain open throughout the weekend.Teamwork makes the dream work! Yesterday, #URichmond staff and students came together to fill sandbags that will be placed in low-lying areas around campus. ・・・ #ICYMI: University officials have decided to cancel all classes and campus events scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 13, through Sunday, Sept. 16. Residence halls and the Heilman Dining Center will remain open throughout the weekend.

Teamwork makes the dream work! Yesterday, #URichmond staff and students came together to fill sandbags that will be placed in low-lying areas around campus. ・・・ #ICYMI: University officials have decided to cancel all classes and campus events scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 13, through Sunday, Sept. 16. Residence halls and the Heilman Dining Center will remain open throughout the weekend.

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Today, we pause to remember the many who perished on September 11, 2001. We especially pay tribute to four #URichmond alumni killed in the terror attacks by placing flowers on the memorial benches on Gumenick Quad dedicated to the memory of David Brady, '82, Donald Jones II, '84, Thomas Clark, '86, and Michael Finnegan, '86.Today, we pause to remember the many who perished on September 11, 2001. We especially pay tribute to four #URichmond alumni killed in the terror attacks by placing flowers on the memorial benches on Gumenick Quad dedicated to the memory of David Brady, '82, Donald Jones II, '84, Thomas Clark, '86, and Michael Finnegan, '86.

Today, we pause to remember the many who perished on September 11, 2001. We especially pay tribute to four #URichmond alumni killed in the terror attacks by placing flowers on the memorial benches on Gumenick Quad dedicated to the memory of David Brady, '82, Donald Jones II, '84, Thomas Clark, '86, and Michael Finnegan, '86.

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Safety first, Spiders! We are monitoring and preparing for Hurricane Florence. Visit the link in our bio or swipe up on our story to stay alert to emergency and preparedness messages.Safety first, Spiders! We are monitoring and preparing for Hurricane Florence. Visit the link in our bio or swipe up on our story to stay alert to emergency and preparedness messages.

Safety first, Spiders! We are monitoring and preparing for Hurricane Florence. Visit the link in our bio or swipe up on our story to stay alert to emergency and preparedness messages.

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"In all these ways, Proclamation is about Community.  It is about the coming together of a heterogeneous, diverse group of individuals, with different ideas and a range of experiences and passions, to create, take part in, and share common values and visions of the world – a world of purpose, of inquiry, of inclusion, and of honesty in all things, including being true to oneself, living an authentic life, and helping others do the same." —Dean of @westhamptoncollege, Mia Reinoso Genoni

"In all these ways, Proclamation is about Community.  It is about the coming together of a heterogeneous, diverse group of individuals, with different ideas and a range of experiences and passions, to create, take part in, and share common values and visions of the world – a world of purpose, of inquiry, of inclusion, and of honesty in all things, including being true to oneself, living an authentic life, and helping others do the same." —Dean of @westhamptoncollege, Mia Reinoso Genoni

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#Spiders win! @spiderfootball takes down Fordham 52-7 in their home opener. #GoSpiders 🕷🏈#Spiders win! @spiderfootball takes down Fordham 52-7 in their home opener. #GoSpiders 🕷🏈

#Spiders win! @spiderfootball takes down Fordham 52-7 in their home opener. #GoSpiders 🕷🏈

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It's game day! @spiderfootball will take the field at 6 p.m. against Fordham in their 2018 home opener. The game will be televised on NBC Sports Washington locally and online on SpiderTV. Radio broadcasts available on ESPN Richmond on 99.5 FM and 950 AM. #GoSpiders 🕷🏈It's game day! @spiderfootball will take the field at 6 p.m. against Fordham in their 2018 home opener. The game will be televised on NBC Sports Washington locally and online on SpiderTV. Radio broadcasts available on ESPN Richmond on 99.5 FM and 950 AM. #GoSpiders 🕷🏈

It's game day! @spiderfootball will take the field at 6 p.m. against Fordham in their 2018 home opener. The game will be televised on NBC Sports Washington locally and online on SpiderTV. Radio broadcasts available on ESPN Richmond on 99.5 FM and 950 AM. #GoSpiders 🕷🏈

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Big time Friday mood. 📸: @emily.lombardi featuring @grace_elizabeth____, both ‘21Big time Friday mood. 📸: @emily.lombardi featuring @grace_elizabeth____, both ‘21

Big time Friday mood. 📸: @emily.lombardi featuring @grace_elizabeth____, both ‘21

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