Features

A collage of seven students, comprised of black and white photos of the students, surrounded by elements from each of their symposium projects.
7 Spiders step into their futures
More than 300 remarkable students presented at this year's symposiums. We asked seven of the seniors — now alumni — to look back on their Richmond experience.
A grid of photos depicting the Weinstein International Center courtyard with students, Tyler Haynes Commons at night with illuminated banners reflecting in the lake, two women and small children at an alumni event, Linda Hobgood teaching a class, and the lake and gazebo.
July 3, 2023
Strategic Plan
Our next move
The university’s new strategic plan heightens UR’s distinctive strengths and embraces UR’s most promising opportunities.
A portrait of professor Janelle Peifer in her office. She is a young black woman with long braids wearing a green and black dress, and she is sitting in a chair, smiling at the camera.
March 6, 2023
Curriculum Vitae
In Session
Psychology professor Janelle Peifer unpacks identity, trauma, and personal development in the classroom and in scholarship for the public.
An illustration of two men, shown from the back, almost in silhouette, looking at Mt. Denali, which is shown prominently in the distance. The men are flanked by a bear on one side and a bull moose on the other side.
March 5, 2023
Well-being
The Denali test
Two Spiders ventured into the Alaskan wilderness to challenge themselves, marvel at the majesty of the natural world, and continue a friendship forged at Richmond.
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February 24, 2023
Curriculum Vitae
Ungrading
What happens when a professor stops putting grades on her students’ papers?
A photograph of Rick Hudson facing a Giant Aldabra Tortoise, and scratching under its chin.
October 24, 2022
Lives Of Purpose
Revival instinct
Rick Hudson, R’77, has spent a lifetime working to save freshwater turtles and tortoises from extinction and restore their numbers in the wild.
An illustration of silhouetted people with binoculars looking at an international soccer stadium
October 14, 2022
Research
A new legacy?

Scrutiny of sports events played on a world stage is making them a force for change.

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.
May 23, 2022
Lives Of Purpose
Sustenance
How a Spider chasing success found it through feeding others and nurturing her professional community.
A portrait of Dr. Kevin Hallock in an office with books in the background
May 22, 2022
Curriculum Vitae
Our best days are ahead
Themes of community, optimism, and ambition flourished at the inauguration of Richmond's 11th president, Kevin F. Hallock.
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May 21, 2022
Portfolio
A paper anniversary
A student-curated exhibition of stunning prints celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Harnett Fellows program.
Collage featuring images of dance, business, archeology, medicine, art, and astronomy
February 7, 2022
Curriculum Vitae
Catalog confidential
An insider’s look at some of Richmond’s most intriguing courses.