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A photo of Eugene Maurakis in front of one of his paintings, which depicts fish on a blue background surrounded by colorful swirls comprised of dots.

Postscript

Science or art — which is the more powerful way to learn and communicate about our relationship to the natural world?

Voices

A Q&A with art professor Sandy Williams IV about their incredible melting Lincoln statue and the memes and discussions it sparked.

Aerial view of campus buildings and paths

Research

AI center launching

Through a new grant, the university will become a hub for 15 institutions exploring AI and the liberal arts.

An illustration showing a silhouette of a woman at a laptop. Binary code comes out of the screen towards her, and lightbulbs in various sizes, representing ideas, hover around her in the code.

Expert

It’s time to get AI-savvy

Benjamin Leigh, R’91 and L’96, shares advice about artificial intelligence with Spiders in businesses and professions of all kinds.

Around Campus

Paparazzi by the lake

Senior Brad Corn wrote to share a photo from his encounter with a true campus star.

Wall map of Richmond, with pins showing locations of partner organizations

Community Engagement

20 years of connection

UR's Bonner Center for Civic Engagement is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

Mary Kelly Tate teaching a class at the School of Law

Law

Overdue justice

Professor Mary Kelly Tate, director of UR’s Institute for Actual Innocence, spent 13 years reinvestigating the case of Marvin Grimm. He received a writ of actual innocence in June.

President Kevin F. Hallock, teaching a class

Forum

Economic thinking

This semester, President Hallock is co-teaching a course about the economics of universities and the complexities of mission-based decision-making.

Student Life

Fresh new option

There's a new dining spot at Richmond, which already ranked No. 3 nationally for Best Campus Food in the latest Princeton Review rankings.

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.

Issa Rae in conversation with GeNienne Samuels, ’97

Speakers

They said it

Campus visitors often inspire the students they meet. Here are just a few who dropped by during the spring semester.

Steve Bisese standing in the Commons with students walking by

Q&A

Thanks, Steve

Steve Bisese, VP for student development, is retiring. Spiders offer their stories, and he answers their questions about himself, his career, and the university.