Classes across five schools encourage students to think critically, take on multiple viewpoints, and hone their strengths. What could you do at Richmond?
A day in the life of @j.inz12, '23 🎥
A film major, business minor, and social media team member while at Richmond, Jack got a post-grad internship at @wiedenkennedy that turned into a full-time job as an editor/filmmaker.
Spiders are everywhere (like in the Big Apple!) and we love seeing how their time on campus prepared them for their future careers.
Tag an alum we should feature next!
#universityofrichmond#richmondspiders#urichmond
Looking for a sign on where you should spend your next four? Here you go. ❤️💙🕷️ Early Action admission decisions will be released tonight – check your email and Spider Portal this evening!
#URichmond#universityofrichmond
It's not too early (or too late!) to think about your summer internship plans... Here are three snippets of what Spiders did last summer:
Ava Scott, ‘26, double major in Greek and Latin: Researched, translated, and catalogued rare Greek and Latin textbooks on campus, making them accessible and discoverable.
Makayla Hamlin, '27, majoring in English: Interned with @folarva, which focuses on conservation, preservation, and protection of the...
Our campus photographer, Jamie Betts, keeps our feeds full of incredible content all year long. As 2025 comes to a close, here are 10 of his favorite shots from the year. #URichmond
One day. One goal. One city.
Operation: Code Red is our push to fill the Robins Center with 5,000 fans for
@spiderwbball’s biggest home game of the season, a rivalry showdown vs VCU on national TV. Join us to celebrate this historic team with a historic crowd!
🗓 Jan. 18 | Noon
📍 Robins Center
🎟️ Tickets: https://spides.us/CODERED (🔗 in our bio)
#URichmond#OneRichmond#richmondspiders#womensbasketball
A wide variety of academic opportunities, countless student organizations, our beautiful campus, stellar dining, and more. What's not to love about UR? ❤️💙🕷️
🎥: @jjessicooper, '26
#urichmond#universityofrichmond
She's done it again – Tina Hallock, our president's wife, continues her annual tradition (now five years strong!) of transforming a Richmond building into a gingerbread masterpiece.
This year, she gave the Queally Center for Admissions and Career Services a sweet spin. Swipe to see her past creations: the Carole Weinstein International Center, the Robins Center, Boatwright Tower, and Cannon Memorial Chapel.
Kudos, Tina!...
Tonight, new Spiders will join the Web as Early Decision 1 admission decisions are released! ❤️💙🕷️ We can't wait to welcome the class of 2030 into our #URichmond community.
p.s.– emails will be sent with information on how to access the Spider Portal for decision announcements (posting around 7 p.m.).
Good luck on your finals, Spiders! No matter what you're studying for, here's a spot to fit your vibe. (Note: the TLC is now called the Technology Studio!)
📸: @sophiedulog, '26
#URichmond
Meet @jasonlatina, a senior on the @richmondxctf team, who spent his summer in Iceland! 🇮🇸🌋🐟
His summer internship was made possible by the Richmond Guarantee, which provides funding (now up to $5,300!) for every undergrad student completing a underpaid or unpaid internship or research opportunity.
#urichmond#studyabroad
Curious about studying abroad at University of Richmond? Let's hear from some of our Spiders who studied abroad for a semester – @efenesanir, '27, @maya.basnyat, '27, @aine_macdermott, '26, are sharing their experiences with us. 🌎
ps– learn more at studyabroad.richmond.edu
🎥: @elizustun_, 28
Sending our students off for Thanksgiving break with a love note to all we have to be thankful for at Richmond – the people, the place, the opportunities, the education, the community, the experience, and so much more. ❤️💙🕷️
#URichmond#universityofrichmond
From WebstUR and all of us here at #URichmond – thank you to our donors for all that you do to support our community! We are grateful.
ps– this year’s #SpidersHelpingSpiders campaign was one for the books with a record number of 1,500 donors, raising $460,000 to help our students access emergency support, career opportunities, and financial aid. Thank you!
#URichmond#gratitudeday
It’s Gratitude Day here at University of Richmond and we’re celebrating our generous donors and Spider community, who support our students and campus in so many ways! Swipe through our gratitude journal to see some examples of the impact donors have made at UR. ❤️💙🕷️
Thank you to everyone who helps make an impact at UR. We are grateful!
ps— join us on The Forum from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. today to celebrate!
#GratitudeDay...
Thinking about becoming a Spider? Check out our admissions site for more information, or come to campus for a campus tour! You'll love it, trust us. ❤️💙🕷️
ps– if you apply before December 1, you will be automatically considered for Presidential Scholarships and Richmond Scholars!
Have questions for us? Drop 'em here!
🎥: @morgan.elliott_, '27
#universityofrichmond#URichmond#collegetour
Did you know around two-thirds of Richmond undergrads receive financial aid—and that’s just the start! ❤️💙🕷️
From scholarships to career prep to emergency help, our #SpidersHelpingSpiders campaign is all about creating a supportive web where every Spider has the tools to succeed.
Swipe through to see how together, the Spider community makes a difference for our students.
🔗 in bio to learn more and make a gift – and all...
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. ❤️💙🕷️
Now through November 18, donations are being matched by our amazing @urichmondalumni, families, and our entire community — meaning even more support for students like you! If you...
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 🏀❤️💙🕷️
#URichmond#RichmondSpiders
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...
Cheers to this year's Great Bake Off! ☕️
Students in the latest Bench Top Innovations course wrapped up weeks of recipe testing by pitching their original coffee or tea creations to a panel of experts. Four teams of four students worked this semester to create, design, package, and pitch their products, culminating in a Bake Off to determine the winning concept.
Congratulations to Korra Protein and Electrolyte Coffee for taking top honors!...
Yep, there's a Spider in the World Series! ❤️💙⚾️
@markbudz, '95, played @spiderbaseball for several years, and is now the first base coach for the Toronto @bluejays. Several other @urichmondalumni have made it to the World Series - swipe to see their thoughts and advice, or read the full story at magazine.richmond.edu!
#URichmond#SpiderPride
Step into your #URichmond chapter ❤️💙🕷️
In less than two weeks, both Early Action and Early Decision I applications are due (with automatic consideration for Richmond Scholars and Presidential Scholarships!) – we can't wait to get to know you, potential Spiders!
📸: @jacob24bt, '28
It's almost Homecoming Weekend, Spiders! ❤️💙🕷️
We have a full weekend planned and we can't wait to celebrate together! Here's the lineup:
FRIDAY:
🍽️ @urdining D-Hall lunch, 11am-2pm
🎉 Spider Day Party on The Forum, 11am-2pm
🏑 @spider_hockey at Crenshaw Field, 5pm
🪩 @urichmondalumni Party Under the Lights at the Jepson Alumni Center, 5:30pm
SATURDAY:
🎸 The Henrys perform at Robins Stadium, 12:45pm
🏈...
Pro tip: wake up early to take in the peaceful moments on campus. Although, our lake is gorgeous at all times of the day 🤩
🎥: @jjessicooper, '26 #urichmond#universityofrichmond
It's a new week, time to lock in Spiders! 🔒
Make sure you have:
✅ caffeine
✅ LOTS of printing credits
✅ a beautiful place to learn!
🎥: @sophiedulog, '26
#urichmond
It's almost time for Family Weekend at #URichmond ❤️💙🕷️
Get a glimpse into the life of a Spider through tailgating and a @spiderfootball game, open houses, meeting the faculty and deans, concerts, a movie under the stars, and more! 🏈🎟️🎥📚🎶
See richmond.edu/family-weekend for the full line-up of events and more information about what's in store this weekend.
Two of our longest-standing University of Richmond traditions for first-year and transfer students are in the books: @urvacollege's Investiture and @westhamptoncollege's Proclamation! ❤️💙🕷️
These ceremonies are symbolic in many ways – from the flowers and coins received, to the letters written and messages shared – and remind Spiders of the value of belonging to our Richmond community.
#URichmond#universityofrichmond
Can we get sappy for a sec? 🥹 We’re just so glad you’re all here. You belong here. UR is your home now (and always) and we know your time as a Spider is going to be incredible. Each year will bring so many new opportunities and so much growth, and this is just the start.
We’re all here for you every step of the way. We are UR – and now, so are you. Welcome home. ❤️💙🕷️ #URichmond#SpiderPride
Curious about what clubs and organizations are at University of Richmond? 👀
Come with us to check out Spiderfest – UR’s annual student organization fair at the beginning of the school year, where we show off our 175+ clubs!
Shout out your favorite clubs and orgs in the comments 📢
🎥: @jjessicooper, '26
#universityofrichmond#urichmond
What advice would you give to first year #URichmond students?
Here’s what some of our students and faculty had to share with our newest Spiders – no matter what you do on campus, we hope the next few years are full of amazing opportunities and experiences, great relationships, enriching academics, and so much more. It’s true – we’re all here to help you succeed! ❤️💙🕷️
A summer photo dump, from our tags and mentions:
🕸️ @madden.clays, '29, showing #SpiderPride in the wild
🏋🏼♂️ @kyleg.104, strength and conditioning volunteer with @spiderathletics
🎨 @englishteapaperie with a stunning painting of our Queally Center
🏍️ @flyride4reel, R'83, reppin' the Spiders on the road
💍 @emelizevents sharing the love from a Cannon Memorial Chapel wedding
🖼️ @halle.zweibel, '25, with Parisa...
We’re just days out from our first year Spiders moving in, and less than two weeks out from the first day of classes… the excitement is building! ❤️💙🕷️ #URichmond
If you're in the mood to eat off campus, check out these Spider recs for great spots! 🍽️ Don't forget to save this post for future reference. ❤️
Have a fave we didn't include? Drop it here 👇🏼
This summer, @gddewald, '27, and @lilprairiegirl_, '27, are part of @lilt_richmond, collaborating with local indigenous tribes and researching the impacts of climate change on their lands. A highlight of this work has been joining with these tribes at their powwows – celebrations of their art, culture, identity, and heritage.
🎥: @jpn.g, '27
#URichmond
Check out a tour of a Gateway Village Apartment!
The specs:
🏡 one floor, on campus apartments
🍽️ full kitchen
🛋️ living/dining open area (with a 42" round dining table and 4 chairs, a sofa, lounge chair, and coffee table)
🛏️ 4 single bedrooms
🚿 2 full baths
We can't wait to welcome you back to campus in just a few weeks!
🎥: @jjessicooper, '26
#URichmond#oncampushousing#gatewayapartments
Hundreds of students stay on campus at UR every summer to do research – here's a look at what a day in the life of jpy.ts08, '26, looks like in Dr. Richardson's lab. 🥼🐀
#URichmond#summerresearch
Same, Triceragoose, same. 🪿❤️💙🕷️
We got over 100 submissions for our cover line contest, and this suggestion from Rich Galasso, R'90, made the cut. See inside the latest issue of University of Richmond Magazine for some of the others we loved – it's hitting mailboxes this week! 📬
ps– there's even more to explore online at magazine.richmond.edu
We're about a month away from Spiders starting to move in for a new school year, and we can't WAIT. 🥳 It's quiet around campus in the summer! #URichmond
Welcome to the 12th annual Gottwald Games! 🌎🏆
Every summer, teams of students (who are on campus doing summer research) compete in a round-robin tournament consisting of 8 mini games for some awesome trophies and bragging rights.
From obstacle courses while carrying a stack of petri dishes, to cornhole with drunk goggles, to human-sized hungry hungry hippo and more, it's a fun break in the middle of a focused summer for our...
The Daily Connector guide book is here – giving you all the info on stops, shops, and more. 🚐
The stops are:
📍 Tyler Haynes Commons (aka THC)
📍 Village Shopping Center
📍 Libbie/Broad Streets (Target)
📍 Willow Lawn Drive
📍 Ellwood/Thompson (Carytown)
Save this post for future reference, or share with a friend you want to explore #RVA with soon!
📸: @jpn.g, '27
#universityofrichmond#urichmond#dailyconnector#richmondva
Being a Spider is the best, but don't just take our word for it – here are some of the things students love most about UR. ❤️💙🕷️
🎥: @juanitauribem_, '25
Spotlight on the Well-Being Center: home to @urdining's FlavUR and Demonstration Kitchen, an outdoor patio with fire pit, Meditation Garden, massage chairs, nap pods, a salt therapy room, Mind-Body Studio, and many other calming spaces! 🧘🏻🌿
➡ Save this post for when you need a moment of calm or a break from the hustle in the future. #wellbeing#urichmond
📸: @jacob24bt, '28
It’s been one month since our #Classof2025 graduated, and they're already on to their next adventures! Here’s a look at what some of our newest @urichmondalumni are up to after graduation. Thanks to the mentorship of faculty, support from peers, and a wide range of opportunities, our students leave #URichmond with the experiences they need to thrive. Once a Spider, always a Spider. 🕷️
🎥: @aylinbruce_, '25