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This week is all about #SpidersHelpingSpiders – our community is coming together to support YOU, students! Whether it’s emergency costs, career opportunities, or scholarships and financial aid, Spiders have your back to keep you moving forward. ❤️💙🕷️
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No one knows @maggie.doogan's story like Chrissie Doogan. Maggie’s mother, youth coach, and biggest fan tells the story of her daughter’s rise — and @spiderwbball's — to national prominence in women’s college basketball in our newest University of Richmond Magazine story. Read more at magazine.richmond.edu 🏀❤️💙🕷️
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Our campus is a little extra beautiful – and a little extra colorful! – this time of year 🍁🍂
🎥: @sophiedulog, '26
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Look around, look around, at how lucky we are to be alive right now... @phillipasoo, the actress and singer who originated the role of Eliza Hamilton in @hamiltonmusical, was on campus earlier this month for a conversation with our campus community.
Her advice to Spiders? "See as much as possible. Go to museums, see movies, see plays, experience the world. It will inform your journey. Prioritize openness before action. Being open and...
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Have you gotten the chance to explore all that Richmond has to offer, especially off campus? If not, hopefully this video will give you some ideas!
Feat: @blanchards @bramblypark @solidcore @westwoodpharmacy @gersi @thebroadberry @ilysm_books @banglesnbeadsrva @farmersmarketststephens
🎥: @lydiaddoherty, '26
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University of Richmond News
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The making of Richmond Spider Maggie Doogan
No one knows Maggie Doogan’s story like Chrissie Doogan. Maggie’s mother, youth coach, and biggest fan tells the story of her daughter’s rise — and Richmond’s — to national prominence in women’s college basketball.
University of Richmond Robins School Dean Mickey Quiñones to Step Down at End of Academic Year, Will Remain on Faculty
Miguel “Mickey” Quiñones, dean of the Robins School of Business, has announced his plans to step down as dean at the end of the 2025–26 academic year.
University of Richmond Faculty, Staff and Students Organize Neighborhood Tree Planting in Jackson Ward
Research project combined scientific learning and celebrating heritage.
University of Richmond Chemistry Professor Michael Leopold Receives American Chemical Society Grant
Leopold and student team will use ACS grant to advance halogen bonding research.
University of Richmond Economics Professor Awarded VFIC Award For Excellence in Teaching Technology
Saif Mehkari, professor of economics, has been awarded the 2025 Harris Award for Excellence in Instructional Technology from the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges.