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URISE program recognized nationally

University of Richmond's URISE program has received the 2018 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine for its commitment to underrepresented groups in STEM fields.

Professor awarded grant for alternative energy research

The National Science Foundation has awarded chemistry professor Carol Parish a $310,000 grant for her research project seeking to better understand alternative sources of energy such as oil sand and shale oil.

Princeton Review ranks UR #3 Best-Run College

In the 2019 edition of The Princeton Review's college guide, Richmond also received high marks for career services, classroom experience, and quality of life.

Biology professor awarded NSF grant for zebrafish research

Isaac Skromne has been awarded a $400,000 grant from the National Science Foundation for a project using zebrafish to explore the development and evolution of cells in the central nervous system.

State-of-the-art upgrades await students

From Crenshaw Field to the Parsons Music Library, parts of campus have been getting a makeover this summer.
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Aug
22
New Students Arrive
All Day
Move-In Day, Orientation Begins Note for New Spiders: Before you can be issued a University of Richmond identification card, you will be required to show proof of identification. Be sure to bring a valid state-issued driver’s license, a passport, a military ID or an official state...
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Aug
22
First-Generation Student and Family Welcome
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join members of the staff, faculty, and current first-gen students as we welcome you to campus. Ask your questions, get some snacks, and find out what is in store for you here at Richmond and specifically through the Spider Firsts program. Parents and family not here? No worries. Come on over and...
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Aug
27
Welcome Week Dhall Kickoff Dinner
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Welcome Week Dhall Kickoff Dinner sponsored by Dining Services and Welcome Week 2018 Kickoff Welcome Week 2018 with this Spider-rific themed dinner that will feature first-day of class photos, a special menu, a DJ, trivia, and prizes.
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Aug
29
SpiderFest
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
SpiderFest sponsored by the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) and the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) SpiderFest showcases some of the best aspects of UR in a fun and relaxed environment. Take advantage of the opportunity to get connected to a variety of student organizations, volunteer...
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One last sunset before our #SpiderFamily comes home. 📸: @jasonw.photo, ‘21One last sunset before our #SpiderFamily comes home. 📸: @jasonw.photo, ‘21

One last sunset before our #SpiderFamily comes home. 📸: @jasonw.photo, ‘21

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There's nothing like an impromptu #SpiderReunion under the bright lights! ・ ・ “So great seeing my guy Brian Brown last night. S/o to the #URichmond Spiders Family! You guys are the best🕷‼️” #SpiderFamily 📸: @kylelauletta, '18, featuring @brianbrown_, '17, and @kerry_wynn72, '14There's nothing like an impromptu #SpiderReunion under the bright lights! ・ ・ “So great seeing my guy Brian Brown last night. S/o to the #URichmond Spiders Family! You guys are the best🕷‼️” #SpiderFamily 📸: @kylelauletta, '18, featuring @brianbrown_, '17, and @kerry_wynn72, '14

There's nothing like an impromptu #SpiderReunion under the bright lights! ・ ・ “So great seeing my guy Brian Brown last night. S/o to the #URichmond Spiders Family! You guys are the best🕷‼️” #SpiderFamily 📸: @kylelauletta, '18, featuring @brianbrown_, '17, and @kerry_wynn72, '14

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We're in Ica, Peru for this week's #SpiderSpotting where @santrivasgui, '20, showed off his #SpiderPride at the Huacachina oasis. 🕷❤️💙We're in Ica, Peru for this week's #SpiderSpotting where @santrivasgui, '20, showed off his #SpiderPride at the Huacachina oasis. 🕷❤️💙

We're in Ica, Peru for this week's #SpiderSpotting where @santrivasgui, '20, showed off his #SpiderPride at the Huacachina oasis. 🕷❤️💙

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#Tfw you get to see your #SpiderFamily in four days. 📸: @spidersoccer#Tfw you get to see your #SpiderFamily in four days. 📸: @spidersoccer

#Tfw you get to see your #SpiderFamily in four days. 📸: @spidersoccer

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Summer at #URichmond is flying by faster than you can say, “Boatwright Memorial Library.” 🕷❤️💙Summer at #URichmond is flying by faster than you can say, “Boatwright Memorial Library.” 🕷❤️💙

Summer at #URichmond is flying by faster than you can say, “Boatwright Memorial Library.” 🕷❤️💙

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Once a #Spider, always a Spider. 🕷❤️💙 #TBT ・・・ 📸: @zeadselbbep, ‘19Once a #Spider, always a Spider. 🕷❤️💙 #TBT ・・・ 📸: @zeadselbbep, ‘19

Once a #Spider, always a Spider. 🕷❤️💙 #TBT ・・・ 📸: @zeadselbbep, ‘19

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Taking in a little campus serenity today (and every day for that matter). 📸: @ohssnaps, L’18Taking in a little campus serenity today (and every day for that matter). 📸: @ohssnaps, L’18

Taking in a little campus serenity today (and every day for that matter). 📸: @ohssnaps, L’18

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We’re spending our #TowerTuesday enjoying this view ‘mid the pines ... literally. 📸: @artferg, ‘10We’re spending our #TowerTuesday enjoying this view ‘mid the pines ... literally. 📸: @artferg, ‘10

We’re spending our #TowerTuesday enjoying this view ‘mid the pines ... literally. 📸: @artferg, ‘10

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Flying into the week while still managing to rep our #SpiderPride. 🕷❤️💙Flying into the week while still managing to rep our #SpiderPride. 🕷❤️💙

Flying into the week while still managing to rep our #SpiderPride. 🕷❤️💙

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This week's #SpiderSpotting takes us to Quetzaltenango, Guatemala where @madison_sweitzer '19, showed off her #SpiderPride while working as a civic fellow for the Highland Support Project.This week's #SpiderSpotting takes us to Quetzaltenango, Guatemala where @madison_sweitzer '19, showed off her #SpiderPride while working as a civic fellow for the Highland Support Project.

This week's #SpiderSpotting takes us to Quetzaltenango, Guatemala where @madison_sweitzer '19, showed off her #SpiderPride while working as a civic fellow for the Highland Support Project.

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Every #URichmond sunset means we’re just that much closer to our #SpiderFamily filling the stands of Robins Stadium. Who’s ready for @spiderfootball’s return next month?Every #URichmond sunset means we’re just that much closer to our #SpiderFamily filling the stands of Robins Stadium. Who’s ready for @spiderfootball’s return next month?

Every #URichmond sunset means we’re just that much closer to our #SpiderFamily filling the stands of Robins Stadium. Who’s ready for @spiderfootball’s return next month?

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It's always good to know your most flattering angle. Luckily for us, #URichmond has plenty. 🕷❤️💙It's always good to know your most flattering angle. Luckily for us, #URichmond has plenty. 🕷❤️💙

It's always good to know your most flattering angle. Luckily for us, #URichmond has plenty. 🕷❤️💙

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