Richmond students, staff, and faculty advance excellence in and outside the classroom — on campus and across the Richmond region, country, and world.
From groundbreaking research and award-winning teaching to programs that foster community, Spiders continue to lead with curiosity and support for one another. As we prepare for an even brighter future, we invite you to explore the stories that define our momentum and mission.
A Message from the President
Demonstrating Academic Excellence UR Faculty Advance Research in the Arts, Sciences, and Humanities
Many projects include opportunities for hands-on learning for undergraduate research students.
University of Richmond Students Receive Highly Competitive National HonorsStudents awarded scholarships and fellowships for innovative research, leadership, and commitment to public service.
UR Faculty Honored for Excellence in Teaching and MentoringRichmond professors recognized at the state and national level for engaging students.
Celebrating Our Spider Community University of Richmond Seniors Head to Leading Companies and Top Graduate Schools Around the World Commencement ceremonies celebrate more than 1,000 graduates from across schools.
A Year of Champions: Spider Athletes, Coaches, and Teams Make HistoryThe 2024–25 academic year included standout and record-breaking accomplishments across Richmond sports.
Stepping Up for StudentsGenerous donors make history during UR Here Giving Day and Spiders Helping Spiders campaigns.
Coming Together to Learn and Engage Prominent Guest Speakers Visit Richmond to Share Their Insights on Range of Topics
Business leaders, scholars, and artists engage with campus community in conversations throughout the academic year.
The Bonner Center for Civic Engagement Celebrates 20 YearsStudents, staff, and faculty engage in experiential learning opportunities across the Richmond region.
UR Team Wins First Place at VFIC Applied Ethics BowlSixteen Virginia college teams debate about ethics and artificial intelligence.
Spiders Engaging in a Broader World Glen Kettering is First UR Student to Receive Gilman-McCain Award
Kettering used the award, which supports outstanding undergraduates who are dependents of active U.S. service members, toward studying abroad in Prague.
University of Richmond Named Fulbright Top ProducerFor ninth time and seventh year in a row, Richmond is recognized for number of Fulbright student scholars.
Study Abroad for All SpidersUR offers students access to international research and internship opportunities, short-term trips, and semester-long programs.
Preparing for an Even Brighter Future University of Richmond Strengthens Commitments to Talented Students of All Backgrounds
UR expands Richmond’s Promise to Virgina and partners with QuestBridge to make a Richmond education even more accessible.
A Transformational ProjectRenovation and expansion of Boatwright Memorial Library nears milestone.
A Road Map for the FutureThe University of Richmond Campus Plan 2025 will guide physical development of campus over the near and long term.
Fast Facts2024–25 Facts & Rankings
The University of Richmond is committed to educating in an intellectually vibrant community dedicated to the holistic development of students. These are not just things we say, but commitments we demonstrate through tangible outcomes. Rankings, facts, and statistics add context to this work, and highlight areas where we continue to excel.