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Football player showcases his musical talents abroad

Defensive lineman and music major Kobie Turner, '21, traveled to Europe with a UR choir to perform in Slovenia, Croatia, and Italy.

Biology professor awarded grant for first-of-its-kind minnow research

The Virginia Academy of Science grant will support professor Eugene Maurakis' research and travel related to a publication and documentary of the breeding behaviors of cyprinid nest-building minnows in Virginia.

Incoming Spider named to U.S. U19 Women's National Team

Sophia DiCenso, '23, will compete in this summer's world lacrosse women's under-19 championship in Canada.

NSF-funded research promotes careers in computer science

Two UR professors — Jepson's Crystal Hoyt and Arts and Sciences' Barry Lawson — worked with 500 students across seven universities to boost interest in pursuing computer science.

Delivering health care

Free Henderson, ’19, got a firsthand look at patients' relationships with the health care system during a summer internship as a care coordinator in Cincinnati.
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Jul
11
Washington, D.C.: Recent Grad Summer Social
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Join your fellow D.C. recent grads in celebrating summer at Bluejacket Brewery, a three-story microbrewery located in the heart of the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood! Get out of the heat and connect with recent grads living in D.C. while tasting some of Bluejacket's signature brews in one of the...
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Jul
11
Washington, D.C.: Recent Grad Summer Social
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Join your fellow D.C. recent grads in celebrating summer at Bluejacket Brewery, a three-story microbrewery located in the heart of the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood! Get out of the heat and connect with recent grads living in D.C. while tasting some of Bluejacket's signature brews in one of ...the
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Jul
20
Philadelphia: Spider Night with the Philadelphia Union
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Join fellow alumni and friends for a night of Philadelphia Union soccer at Talen Energy Stadium. Currently leading the MLS in the #1 spot, cheer for the Union as they take on the Chicago Fire! Enjoy a pre-game VIP tour of the stadium, access to the Union Ale House Deck, and reserved seats in ...Section
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Jul
25
NYC: Recent Grad Boat Cruise
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Join your fellow NYC recent grads for a cruise down the Hudson! We'll board the North River Lobster Company boat at Pier 81, and take in the sites of your city while enjoying a beer and wine open bar and dinner. Our group will have a reserved section of the boat, but space is limited so be sure...
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A view that would make anyone πŸ’š with envy.A view that would make anyone πŸ’š with envy.

A view that would make anyone πŸ’š with envy.

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Now this is an evening view we will never get tired of. 😍 #TowerTuesday ・・・ πŸ“Έ: @amware91, '14Now this is an evening view we will never get tired of. 😍 #TowerTuesday ・・・ πŸ“Έ: @amware91, '14

Now this is an evening view we will never get tired of. 😍 #TowerTuesday ・・・ πŸ“Έ: @amware91, '14

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Walking into a week of 90Β° plus forecasts. πŸ˜…Walking into a week of 90Β° plus forecasts. πŸ˜…

Walking into a week of 90Β° plus forecasts. πŸ˜…

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We're at the Grand Canyon for this week's #SpiderSpotting where @allisonzhang, '21, showed off her #SpiderPride while taking in the views on the South Kaibab Trail.We're at the Grand Canyon for this week's #SpiderSpotting where @allisonzhang, '21, showed off her #SpiderPride while taking in the views on the South Kaibab Trail.

We're at the Grand Canyon for this week's #SpiderSpotting where @allisonzhang, '21, showed off her #SpiderPride while taking in the views on the South Kaibab Trail.

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Looking back at the longest day of the year in under 30 seconds.Looking back at the longest day of the year in under 30 seconds.

Looking back at the longest day of the year in under 30 seconds.

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The day has finally come. This great planet has made yet another trip around the sun since we last posted this photo. It’s officially jorts season, #Spiders - enjoy your summer! #FBF πŸ•·οΈ β˜€οΈThe day has finally come. This great planet has made yet another trip around the sun since we last posted this photo. It’s officially jorts season, #Spiders - enjoy your summer! #FBF πŸ•·οΈ β˜€οΈ

The day has finally come. This great planet has made yet another trip around the sun since we last posted this photo. It’s officially jorts season, #Spiders - enjoy your summer! #FBF πŸ•·οΈ β˜€οΈ

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A quiet afternoon on Westhampton Lake. A little too quiet if you ask us. πŸ₯ΊA quiet afternoon on Westhampton Lake. A little too quiet if you ask us. πŸ₯Ί

A quiet afternoon on Westhampton Lake. A little too quiet if you ask us. πŸ₯Ί

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There's a lot to love about #URichmond. Learn about junior Will Walker's favorite things β€” or at least the ones he could tell us in under 60 seconds.There's a lot to love about #URichmond. Learn about junior Will Walker's favorite things β€” or at least the ones he could tell us in under 60 seconds.

There's a lot to love about #URichmond. Learn about junior Will Walker's favorite things β€” or at least the ones he could tell us in under 60 seconds.

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Boatwright still shining even on the stormiest of days at #URichmond. #TowerTuesday.Boatwright still shining even on the stormiest of days at #URichmond. #TowerTuesday.

Boatwright still shining even on the stormiest of days at #URichmond. #TowerTuesday.

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Number one on his jersey and number one in our hearts. Happy #NationalMascotDay to the one and only, WebstUR! πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™Number one on his jersey and number one in our hearts. Happy #NationalMascotDay to the one and only, WebstUR! πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™

Number one on his jersey and number one in our hearts. Happy #NationalMascotDay to the one and only, WebstUR! πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™

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We don't even need to tell you where we are for this week's #SpiderSpotting. Shout out to @matthewjohnson257, '20, for showing off his #SpiderPride while studying abroad in Paris this past spring! πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™We don't even need to tell you where we are for this week's #SpiderSpotting. Shout out to @matthewjohnson257, '20, for showing off his #SpiderPride while studying abroad in Paris this past spring! πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™

We don't even need to tell you where we are for this week's #SpiderSpotting. Shout out to @matthewjohnson257, '20, for showing off his #SpiderPride while studying abroad in Paris this past spring! πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™

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We couldn't agree more! 😍 #Repost @spiderathletics ・・・ The sunset looks good on you, Robins Stadium β˜€οΈπŸ•·We couldn't agree more! 😍 #Repost @spiderathletics ・・・ The sunset looks good on you, Robins Stadium β˜€οΈπŸ•·

We couldn't agree more! 😍 #Repost @spiderathletics ・・・ The sunset looks good on you, Robins Stadium β˜€οΈπŸ•·

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