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Spider Talks: Global Perspectives

In this episode of Spider Talks, President Crutcher sits down with Yvonne Howell, professor of Russian and international studies, to discuss global perspectives and the value of language.

Fostering Viewpoint Diversity in Higher Education

President Crutcher kicks off the 2018-19 Sharp Viewpoint Series on Sept. 27 with Jonathan Haidt, social psychologist, researcher, and author.

Law student's determination earns her eight scholarships

Nikita Bhojani, L'19, has won eight competitive scholarships in just two years, thanks to her persistence and relationships with faculty.

Professor's Mozilla grant enhances consumer privacy research

Computer science professor Sara Krehbiel has received a Mozilla research grant for her privacy project.

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 identity. Join with us as we mark this anniversary year by celebrating Spiders everywhere.
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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
26
Global Environment Speaker Series: When the Islands Sink, The Story of Climate Change and Micronesia
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
The Global Environment Speaker Series welcomes Reed Perkins, the Sam & Carolyn McMahon Professor of Environmental Science at Queens University of Charlotte. In the western tropical Pacific, sea levels are rising at a rate 3-4 times the global average. Saltwater is intruding...
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Sep
26
Robins Executive Speaker Series with Andrew Surwilo, B'92
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Dean Nancy A. Bagranoff and the Robins School of Business will host the kick-off event of the 2018-2019 Robins Executive Speaker Series. This series was established to enhance connections between our students, the school and the community.   Please join us as Andrew Surwilo, B'92, co-founder...
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Sep
26
University of Richmond Office of the President and Modlin Arts present: Colour of Music Festival, "An Ode to Leontyne Price"
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Organized in 2013, the Colour of Music Festival, Inc. is the nation’s largest black classical music organization presenting a diverse repertoire of baroque, classical, and twentieth century music at the highest of musical standards. Its goal is to give the public an...
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Sep
26
Demystifying Law School Admissions
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Join us for a Mock Law School Admission Committee Meeting where you will be deputized as a faculty member of the Admission Committee. You, as a Committee member, will review actual applicant files considering all aspects of the file (LSAT, GPA, letters of recommendation, personal statements, and...
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In the latest installment of his #SpiderTalks series, #URichmond President Crutcher sits down with Russian and international studies professor Yvonne Howell to discuss her commitment to exposing #Spiders to global perspectives. Swipe πŸ‘† on our story for the full video.In the latest installment of his #SpiderTalks series, #URichmond President Crutcher sits down with Russian and international studies professor Yvonne Howell to discuss her commitment to exposing #Spiders to global perspectives. Swipe πŸ‘† on our story for the full video.

In the latest installment of his #SpiderTalks series, #URichmond President Crutcher sits down with Russian and international studies professor Yvonne Howell to discuss her commitment to exposing #Spiders to global perspectives. Swipe πŸ‘† on our story for the full video.

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It doesn’t get more #URichmond than this. πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™ ・・・ πŸ“Έ: @sja1214, R’87It doesn’t get more #URichmond than this. πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™ ・・・ πŸ“Έ: @sja1214, R’87

It doesn’t get more #URichmond than this. πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™ ・・・ πŸ“Έ: @sja1214, R’87

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This week's #SpiderSpotting takes us to Italy where @jasmine_feng and @a_jsultan, both '20, showed off their #SpiderPride on Mt. Etna, Europe's largest active volcano . πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™This week's #SpiderSpotting takes us to Italy where @jasmine_feng and @a_jsultan, both '20, showed off their #SpiderPride on Mt. Etna, Europe's largest active volcano . πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™

This week's #SpiderSpotting takes us to Italy where @jasmine_feng and @a_jsultan, both '20, showed off their #SpiderPride on Mt. Etna, Europe's largest active volcano . πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™

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Fall is here! Who's ready for campus to start showing off a little more? πŸ•·πŸ‚Fall is here! Who's ready for campus to start showing off a little more? πŸ•·πŸ‚

Fall is here! Who's ready for campus to start showing off a little more? πŸ•·πŸ‚

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Today, we're looking back at two time-honored traditions that welcomed #Richmond2022 to the #SpiderFamily. #FBF πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™Today, we're looking back at two time-honored traditions that welcomed #Richmond2022 to the #SpiderFamily. #FBF πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™

Today, we're looking back at two time-honored traditions that welcomed #Richmond2022 to the #SpiderFamily. #FBF πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™

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Several tornadoes touched down in the Richmond area this week, thankfully campus was not greatly impacted. We would like to thank all the #URichmond faculty and staff who helped keep our #Spiders safe. πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™ #TBTSeveral tornadoes touched down in the Richmond area this week, thankfully campus was not greatly impacted. We would like to thank all the #URichmond faculty and staff who helped keep our #Spiders safe. πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™ #TBT

Several tornadoes touched down in the Richmond area this week, thankfully campus was not greatly impacted. We would like to thank all the #URichmond faculty and staff who helped keep our #Spiders safe. πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™ #TBT

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Sky's out, thighs out. πŸ•·β˜€οΈ ・・・ *Jk, spiders don't have thighs. Their eight legs are made up of seven segments connected to the cephalothorax. Starting from the body end, these segments are the coxa, trochanter, femur, patella, tibia, metatarsus and tarsus. πŸ“Έ: @grace_kiernan08, '21Sky's out, thighs out. πŸ•·β˜€οΈ ・・・ *Jk, spiders don't have thighs. Their eight legs are made up of seven segments connected to the cephalothorax. Starting from the body end, these segments are the coxa, trochanter, femur, patella, tibia, metatarsus and tarsus. πŸ“Έ: @grace_kiernan08, '21

Sky's out, thighs out. πŸ•·β˜€οΈ ・・・ *Jk, spiders don't have thighs. Their eight legs are made up of seven segments connected to the cephalothorax. Starting from the body end, these segments are the coxa, trochanter, femur, patella, tibia, metatarsus and tarsus. πŸ“Έ: @grace_kiernan08, '21

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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 πŸ‘† 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 πŸ‘† 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 πŸ‘† 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. πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™We're in Ireland for this week's #SpiderSpotting where @graceyhlynch, '20 showed off her #SpiderPride atop the Cliffs of Moher. πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™

We're in Ireland for this week's #SpiderSpotting where @graceyhlynch, '20 showed off her #SpiderPride atop the Cliffs of Moher. πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™

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Nothing beats a quiet Saturday on Westhampton Lake. We hope you're having a great weekend, #Spiders! πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™Nothing beats a quiet Saturday on Westhampton Lake. We hope you're having a great weekend, #Spiders! πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™

Nothing beats a quiet Saturday on Westhampton Lake. We hope you're having a great weekend, #Spiders! πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™

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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. πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™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. πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™

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. πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™

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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 @theprincetonreviewβ€˜s 2019 college guide. #SpiderPride πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™In addition to being named the No. 3 Best-Run College, #URichmond also was ranked among the top 20 in several categories of the @theprincetonreviewβ€˜s 2019 college guide. #SpiderPride πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™

In addition to being named the No. 3 Best-Run College, #URichmond also was ranked among the top 20 in several categories of the @theprincetonreviewβ€˜s 2019 college guide. #SpiderPride πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™

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