University of Richmond Magazine

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

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.

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.

Notebook

A field guide to Gen-Z in the workplace