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An illustration of three students discussing ideas, while one holds a rubix cube. Behind tem are abstract shapes and colors, as well as hands holding a lego and a cell phone. A globe floats in the corner.
An illustration of three students discussing ideas, while one holds a rubix cube. Behind tem are abstract shapes and colors, as well as hands holding a lego and a cell phone. A globe floats in the corner.

Innovation

So, I’ve got an idea ...

A pilot program is prompting students to develop solutions for challenges in unconventional ways. It’s sharpening their creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship skills.
A photo of Molly Rossi, '16, sitting outside on the mall in Washington D.C.  She is surrounded by trees and the U.S. Capitol Dome is visible in the background.
Lives Of Purpose
The unstoppable Molly Rossi
Molly Rossi, ’16, always trusted that there was a bigger story about the world around her — and she’s never stopped searching for it.
A man wearing a hat kisses the Stanley Cup
Champions
The view from the top
This summer, three Spiders reached the pinnacle of success in professional sports. They describe the experience and how UR helped them along the way.
A female student stands in front of a large painting taking notes in a notebook.
Experiential Learning
Pictures of the floating world

Students spent spring break in NYC selecting a new work for UR’s Harnett Museum of Art. See what they saw — and picked.


Spiders Near and Far


Austin Gund ’15
Mentor
Life’s team player
Austin Gund, ’15 — a Buffalo Bills' assistant offensive line coach — takes his cues from his days playing for Richmond.
A photograph of alumna Kathy Aphaivongs-Harrod in her restaurant, standin in front of a window, and a red wall with a print of Thailand.
Lives Of Purpose
Sustenance
How a Spider chasing success found it through feeding others and nurturing her professional community.

An all-Korean ensemble on-stage during a performance of the musical Hamilton in Korea
Theater
‘Hamilton’ in Korean?
Hamilton breathed new vitality into American history. But what about a Korean-language version for a Korean audience? Here’s the scoop from a Spider in the cast.
Kavya Borra, ’24
Paths
Kavya Borra: A golden voice
Alongside her studies, Kavya Borra, ’24, spent her time at Richmond developing her singing talent and career. Here’s your chance to say you knew her when.

We used to call him ‘Bestie Bisese’ because [Steve Bisese] is well-loved by the students for all of the support and work he has done.
—Penny Hu, ’23

Eye



Campus News


“Keep yourself open to the possibility that what’s going to come next for you might be exactly what you’re looking for.”
—Joe Boehman, dean of Richmond College

A portrait of Oksana Kis with a decorative border on the left.
Curriculum Vitae
Humanities amid hardship
Visiting faculty member Oksana Kis, a Ukrainian historian, questioned whether her scholarship matters as her country defends itself from Russia's invasion.
Shannon Jones stands in front of a screen displaying a diagram, presenting to a class of students
Belonging
The making of a scientist
A toxicology course is giving some students one more chance to take a class from the professor they say is key to their persistence and success in STEM.

Sports


Spider swimmer competes in the backstroke in a meet
Academic Excellence
Top scholars, too
Take a look inside one of the nation’s most academically accomplished swimming and diving teams.
UR president Kevin Hallock with Craig Kocher in the broadcast booth for a Spiders baseball game at Pitt Field
Forum
Value of sports
President Kevin F. Hallock reflects on the power of athletics to bring Spiders together.

More to Explore


Curriculum vitae
How do we know what we know about the universe? Physics professor Jack Singal talks about the critical role of light in expanding our knowledge.