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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.

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Event Picks

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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May
13
2018 University of Richmond Commencement (Main Ceremony)
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Main Ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 13 at 2 p.m. to include candidates receiving Bachelor degrees from the School of Arts and Sciences, Jepson School of Leadership Studies and the E. Claiborne Robins School of Business. The ceremony will be held at the Robins...
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May
17
Marshall Center Lecture Series: Michael P. Zuckert
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
The Jepson School of Leadership Studies' Marshall Center Lecture Series presents Michael P. Zuckert, Nancy Reeves Dreux Professor of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame, for a lecture on Abraham Lincoln: A Model of Democratic Leadership? on Thurs., May 17 at 4:30...
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We think this speaks for the majority of seniors who are finishing up their last week of classes at #URichmond. #Repost @crayrae37 ・・・ Gonna miss these morning views 🌸We think this speaks for the majority of seniors who are finishing up their last week of classes at #URichmond. #Repost @crayrae37 ・・・ Gonna miss these morning views 🌸

We think this speaks for the majority of seniors who are finishing up their last week of classes at #URichmond. #Repost @crayrae37 ・・・ Gonna miss these morning views 🌸

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April showers got you down? Same. We’re reminiscing about last week’s views of Stern Quad. Hope you’re staying dry on this #TowerTuesday, #Spiders. 📸: @gejdivApril showers got you down? Same. We’re reminiscing about last week’s views of Stern Quad. Hope you’re staying dry on this #TowerTuesday, #Spiders. 📸: @gejdiv

April showers got you down? Same. We’re reminiscing about last week’s views of Stern Quad. Hope you’re staying dry on this #TowerTuesday, #Spiders. 📸: @gejdiv

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#URichmond’s @spiderwgolf team has won the @patriotleague championship for the third year in a row. In addition to the team victory, Lizzie Reedy claimed Freshman of the Year and Sophie DiPetrillo was named Most Outstanding Player. #SpiderPride 🕷🏌️‍♀️ #GoSpiders#URichmond’s @spiderwgolf team has won the @patriotleague championship for the third year in a row. In addition to the team victory, Lizzie Reedy claimed Freshman of the Year and Sophie DiPetrillo was named Most Outstanding Player. #SpiderPride 🕷🏌️‍♀️ #GoSpiders

#URichmond’s @spiderwgolf team has won the @patriotleague championship for the third year in a row. In addition to the team victory, Lizzie Reedy claimed Freshman of the Year and Sophie DiPetrillo was named Most Outstanding Player. #SpiderPride 🕷🏌️‍♀️ #GoSpiders

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Today, we celebrate the beauty of this awesome planet that we inhabit. Happy #EarthDay, #Spiders! 🕷🌎Today, we celebrate the beauty of this awesome planet that we inhabit. Happy #EarthDay, #Spiders! 🕷🌎

Today, we celebrate the beauty of this awesome planet that we inhabit. Happy #EarthDay, #Spiders! 🕷🌎

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Enjoying this serene Saturday on the shores of Westhampton Lake. We hope you’re having a great weekend, #Spiders! 📸: @urichmondalumniEnjoying this serene Saturday on the shores of Westhampton Lake. We hope you’re having a great weekend, #Spiders! 📸: @urichmondalumni

Enjoying this serene Saturday on the shores of Westhampton Lake. We hope you’re having a great weekend, #Spiders! 📸: @urichmondalumni

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Today, we celebrate our diverse community of learners at the #URichmond School of Arts & Sciences' Student Symposium. This year's event boasted 389 student presenters, 29 A&S disciplines, 210 poster presentations and 162 A&S student research fellows. #SpiderPride 🕷❤️💙Today, we celebrate our diverse community of learners at the #URichmond School of Arts & Sciences' Student Symposium. This year's event boasted 389 student presenters, 29 A&S disciplines, 210 poster presentations and 162 A&S student research fellows. #SpiderPride 🕷❤️💙

Today, we celebrate our diverse community of learners at the #URichmond School of Arts & Sciences' Student Symposium. This year's event boasted 389 student presenters, 29 A&S disciplines, 210 poster presentations and 162 A&S student research fellows. #SpiderPride 🕷❤️💙

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“If 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.” — 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 🕷❤️💙“If 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.” — 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 🕷❤️💙

“If 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.” — 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 🕷❤️💙

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TFW there are 25 days left until graduation 🤪 Hang in there, seniors! 📸: @my_gr8_ruff_lifeTFW there are 25 days left until graduation 🤪 Hang in there, seniors! 📸: @my_gr8_ruff_life

TFW there are 25 days left until graduation 🤪 Hang in there, seniors! 📸: @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! 📸: @ab_kayy, '18Starting the week with a #URichmond sunrise is hard to beat. Don't hit that snooze button, #Spiders! 📸: @ab_kayy, '18

Starting the week with a #URichmond sunrise is hard to beat. Don't hit that snooze button, #Spiders! 📸: @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 🕷❄️This week's #SpiderSpotting brings us back to snowy weather in Connecticut where @danafalcon98, '20, chilled (literally) in Kent Falls State Park. #SpiderPride 🕷❄️

This week's #SpiderSpotting brings us back to snowy weather in Connecticut where @danafalcon98, '20, chilled (literally) in Kent Falls State Park. #SpiderPride 🕷❄️

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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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