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Innovative b-school dean leaves behind strong legacy

Nancy Bagranoff will remain 'mid the pines at her new post as accounting professor.

Football alum awarded prestigious Fulbright

Former Spider kicker Griffin Trau, '18 and C'19, has been selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program and is heading to the Czech Republic with an English teaching assistantship.

Alumni network grows with impressive new grads

Our 2019 grads are spreading out throughout the world to embark on graduate school programs and enviable jobs at top-notch companies.

Rhetoric and communication professor honored for excellence in teaching

Tim Barney has received the Ecroyd Teaching Excellence Award, given annually by the Eastern Communication Association to recognize faculty with a heightened commitment to teaching excellence in the field.

The implications of diversity

In this episode of Spider Talks, President Crutcher sits down with sociology professor Bedelia Richards, whose research addresses the implications of the growing diversity in America's black population.
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Event Picks

May
23
Washington, D.C.: LGBTQ Spiders Reception
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
We want to celebrate our successes and build community across generations of UR graduates. Join us for coordinated events in four cities to meet some of your fellow LGBTQ University of Richmond alumni and enjoy each other's company. Enjoy a complimentary drink ticket and appetizers. Thursday, May ...23
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May
31
Reunion Weekend 2019
All Day
Every five years, the University honors your graduating class with a long weekend of special events. Reunion is the perfect opportunity for you to catch up with old friends, and reminisce about your days at Richmond in the company of your former classmates. Return every five years to be reminded ...how
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Jun
08
Seattle: Spider Gathering
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Join fellow alumni, family, and friends for an afternoon of fun at Rhein Haus Seattle! Enjoy an assortment of appetizers and a cash bar in a private space. Saturday, June 8 12 - 2 p.m. Rhein Haus Seattle 912 12th Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 $10 per person includes appetizers and a cash bar. ...Children
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Jun
14
RVA: Recent Grad Night at the Diamond
7:05 PM - 11:00 PM
Join us in root, root, rooting for the home team as they take on the NH Fisher Cats! Enjoy an evening out at the Diamond in our special reserved section, complete with an all-you-can-eat buffet, a dedicated bartender, and great views to cheer on the Flying Squirrels! Space is limited, so ...register
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Starting off our Monday right with a nice serving of greens. The goats are still hard at work at #URichmond clearing out unwanted vegetation around campus. 🕷️ 🐐Starting off our Monday right with a nice serving of greens. The goats are still hard at work at #URichmond clearing out unwanted vegetation around campus. 🕷️ 🐐

Starting off our Monday right with a nice serving of greens. The goats are still hard at work at #URichmond clearing out unwanted vegetation around campus. 🕷️ 🐐

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We're in Italy for this week's #SpiderSpotting where @watermousie, '20, showed off her #SpiderPride along the Amalfi Coast. 🕷❤️💙We're in Italy for this week's #SpiderSpotting where @watermousie, '20, showed off her #SpiderPride along the Amalfi Coast. 🕷❤️💙

We're in Italy for this week's #SpiderSpotting where @watermousie, '20, showed off her #SpiderPride along the Amalfi Coast. 🕷❤️💙

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Looks like our pal @winstonthegoodboygolden does not mind being the only one on Stern Quad today. 🕷🐶Looks like our pal @winstonthegoodboygolden does not mind being the only one on Stern Quad today. 🕷🐶

Looks like our pal @winstonthegoodboygolden does not mind being the only one on Stern Quad today. 🕷🐶

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Happy Friday, #Spiders! Anybody else just trying to ball with their bros this weekend? ・・・ cc: @nick_colletti & @casey_frey_Happy Friday, #Spiders! Anybody else just trying to ball with their bros this weekend? ・・・ cc: @nick_colletti & @casey_frey_

Happy Friday, #Spiders! Anybody else just trying to ball with their bros this weekend? ・・・ cc: @nick_colletti & @casey_frey_

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#TBT to the Class of 2019’s final day at #URichmond. See you at Homecoming in the fall! 🕷❤️💙#TBT to the Class of 2019’s final day at #URichmond. See you at Homecoming in the fall! 🕷❤️💙

#TBT to the Class of 2019’s final day at #URichmond. See you at Homecoming in the fall! 🕷❤️💙

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Well it seems like some #URichmond residents are adjusting to summer break life quite well.Well it seems like some #URichmond residents are adjusting to summer break life quite well.

Well it seems like some #URichmond residents are adjusting to summer break life quite well.

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#URichmond looking pretty in pink. #TowerTuesday 🕷️ 🌸#URichmond looking pretty in pink. #TowerTuesday 🕷️ 🌸

#URichmond looking pretty in pink. #TowerTuesday 🕷️ 🌸

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No, we’re not actively trying to make the Class of 2019 miss campus or anything. ・・・ 📸: @daniellesyyyd, '21No, we’re not actively trying to make the Class of 2019 miss campus or anything. ・・・ 📸: @daniellesyyyd, '21

No, we’re not actively trying to make the Class of 2019 miss campus or anything. ・・・ 📸: @daniellesyyyd, '21

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Who is cutting onions in the Robins Center?!? 🥺😭Congrats to our newest #Spider alumni. Miss you already, class of 2019! 🕷❤️💙 #SpiderGrad2019Who is cutting onions in the Robins Center?!? 🥺😭Congrats to our newest #Spider alumni. Miss you already, class of 2019! 🕷❤️💙 #SpiderGrad2019

Who is cutting onions in the Robins Center?!? 🥺😭Congrats to our newest #Spider alumni. Miss you already, class of 2019! 🕷❤️💙 #SpiderGrad2019

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Commencement is just a few hours away! Don't forget to tag your photos with #SpiderGrad2019 - we'll be reposting our favorites throughout the day. See you soon, #Spiders! 🕷❤️💙Commencement is just a few hours away! Don't forget to tag your photos with #SpiderGrad2019 - we'll be reposting our favorites throughout the day. See you soon, #Spiders! 🕷❤️💙

Commencement is just a few hours away! Don't forget to tag your photos with #SpiderGrad2019 - we'll be reposting our favorites throughout the day. See you soon, #Spiders! 🕷❤️💙

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We couldn’t agree more! 🕷️ 🎓 #Repost @janenotjill, '19 ・・・ It's 2019, robes are in now.We couldn’t agree more! 🕷️ 🎓 #Repost @janenotjill, '19 ・・・ It's 2019, robes are in now.

We couldn’t agree more! 🕷️ 🎓 #Repost @janenotjill, '19 ・・・ It's 2019, robes are in now.

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The sun may be setting on our seniors' collegiate careers, but as any alum will tell you, the future is bright. ✨ We're excited to kick off our #SpiderGrad2019 weekend festivities tonight!The sun may be setting on our seniors' collegiate careers, but as any alum will tell you, the future is bright. ✨ We're excited to kick off our #SpiderGrad2019 weekend festivities tonight!

The sun may be setting on our seniors' collegiate careers, but as any alum will tell you, the future is bright. ✨ We're excited to kick off our #SpiderGrad2019 weekend festivities tonight!

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