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Professor's project earns $1M through NSF pilot program

Chemistry professor Carol Parish and her colleagues from Virginia Commonwealth University and University of Florida are working on a nearly $1M project to create the "Alexa of Chemistry."

U.S. News ranks UR No. 23 for national liberal arts colleges

Richmond was named to the "Most Innovative Schools," "Best Value," and "Campus Ethnic Diversity" lists in the Best Colleges 2020 guide.

Forbes names UR No. 14 among Southern colleges

Richmond is included in Forbes' Top 25 Colleges in the South list along with Duke, Vanderbilt, Rice and other prestigious universities.

Student/professor research earns international award

Nana Banahene, '18, biology professor Kristine Grayson, and others have received a journal award from the Royal Entomological Society for their gypsy moth research. 

A well-grounded brain and behaviorceuticals

In this episode of Spider Talks, President Crutcher sits down with behavioral neuroscience professor Kelly Lambert, who researches decision-making and enhancing the brain's ability to navigate life's uncertainties. 
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Sep
17
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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Sep
17
Jepson Leadership Forum: Katie Hafner
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The Jepson Leadership Forum presents Katie Hafner, journalist, frequent contributor to The New York Times, and author, for a discussion on The Origins of the Internet, on Tues., Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. in the Jepson Alumni Center. The event is free and open to the public but advance registration ...is
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Sep
18
Passport Fair
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Apply for your first passport, free through UR, and be ready when opportunity knocks. The University of Richmond will host a Passport Fair on Wednesday, September 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Representatives from the U.S. State Department will be on hand to collect and process paperwork for new...
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Sep
18
One Book Discussion with Queen Zakia Shabazz
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The One Book One Richmond programming series will kick off with a book discussion with CCE Community Partner-in-Residence Fellow Queen Shabazz. The discussion will link together parts of the 2019-20 One Book, What the Eyes Don't See by Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, and the public health leadership of...
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This week's #SpiderSpotting takes us all the way to Japan where @grace_warde, '20, and @caleb_warde16, '23, showed off their #SpiderPride at Kōtoku-in Temple.This week's #SpiderSpotting takes us all the way to Japan where @grace_warde, '20, and @caleb_warde16, '23, showed off their #SpiderPride at Kōtoku-in Temple.

This week's #SpiderSpotting takes us all the way to Japan where @grace_warde, '20, and @caleb_warde16, '23, showed off their #SpiderPride at Kōtoku-in Temple.

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No place we'd rather be on a Saturday. #GoSpiders πŸ•·πŸˆNo place we'd rather be on a Saturday. #GoSpiders πŸ•·πŸˆ

No place we'd rather be on a Saturday. #GoSpiders πŸ•·πŸˆ

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✌️-ing out because there's a full moon on Friday the 13th.✌️-ing out because there's a full moon on Friday the 13th.

✌️-ing out because there's a full moon on Friday the 13th.

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Missed Monday's sunset? Thankfully @kaitlynoleary, '23, has us covered. πŸ•·πŸŒ† #TBTMissed Monday's sunset? Thankfully @kaitlynoleary, '23, has us covered. πŸ•·πŸŒ† #TBT

Missed Monday's sunset? Thankfully @kaitlynoleary, '23, has us covered. πŸ•·πŸŒ† #TBT

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Today, we pause to remember the many who perished on September 11, 2001. We pay special 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 pay special 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 pay special 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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It's only September, but Jepson is leading the way on Halloween vibes. #TowerTuesday ・・・ πŸ“Έ: @i.am.zdon, '23It's only September, but Jepson is leading the way on Halloween vibes. #TowerTuesday ・・・ πŸ“Έ: @i.am.zdon, '23

It's only September, but Jepson is leading the way on Halloween vibes. #TowerTuesday ・・・ πŸ“Έ: @i.am.zdon, '23

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Monday hitting us like...Monday hitting us like...

Monday hitting us like...

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Scenes from one of @westhamptoncollege's most beloved traditions, Proclamation. πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™Scenes from one of @westhamptoncollege's most beloved traditions, Proclamation. πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™

Scenes from one of @westhamptoncollege's most beloved traditions, Proclamation. πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™

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Spending the weekend getting our ducks in a row.Spending the weekend getting our ducks in a row.

Spending the weekend getting our ducks in a row.

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Everybody...and we mean everybody is feeling it this Friday. πŸ•·οΈπŸΆEverybody...and we mean everybody is feeling it this Friday. πŸ•·οΈπŸΆ

Everybody...and we mean everybody is feeling it this Friday. πŸ•·οΈπŸΆ

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When it's 10:24 a.m. and we're trying to make egg line at d-hall.When it's 10:24 a.m. and we're trying to make egg line at d-hall.

When it's 10:24 a.m. and we're trying to make egg line at d-hall.

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How we feel about being two days from the weekend. πŸ‘

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