Alumni Stories

Katie Fishman, ’09, has traveled the world since graduation. She talks about trusting her instincts and avoiding the trap of doing “what society says you are ‘supposed’ to do.”

Katie Fishman, ’09, has been to more than 100 countries. Here’s her advice for how to travel well when you’re on your own.

A Parkinson’s diagnosis couldn’t stop UR alum Jane Pope Rigot, W’73, from walking the lengthy European pilgrimage route — she’s completed it three times since.

At a December alumni reception, President Kevin F. Hallock shared his infectious optimism about Richmond’s future — and issued a simple rallying cry.

Robert Drewry, ’12 and L’16, ran the London Marathon to raise money for cancer research in honor of his late father — and fellow Spider — who died of leukemia.

A UR sophomore’s bold 1974 “booknapping” made national headlines — and encouraged a rare book renaissance on campus.

University of Richmond grad Katherine Harrison, ’99, discovered her liberal arts education was the perfect preparation for running a multigenerational Ohio farm.

UR history major turned creative producer, Warin Henry, ’09, is bringing his “educate, entertain, enlighten” philosophy to his biggest film yet.

Months after graduating, economics alum Ethan Vest, ’25, returned to campus to show current students just how far the discipline can take them.

Journalism major Christopher Yates, ’08, never planned on becoming an art director — but his adaptability turned an unexpected detour into a thriving career.

Jepson alum Ariel Rothstein Clemmer, ’05, brings intentional, authentic leadership to a New Hampshire nonprofit supporting those who need it most.