Feature Stories
March 15, 2021
UR sophomore raises his voice for science
Donte' Thompson combines opera and neurobiology to compose his own aria of expertise.
March 15, 2021
Spider's artistic approach reshaping environmental policy
Dr. Eugene Maurakis uses his paintings to make waves in the freshwater scientific community.
May 18, 2020
Lack of data makes predicting COVID-19's spread difficult but models are still vital
Biomedical mathematician Lester Caudill, who is currently teaching a class focused on COVID-19 and modeling, explains the limitations of models and how to better understand them.
March 20, 2020
Lauren O'Brien, '20
Student explores the role of communication in political leadership through her honors thesis and her study-abroad semester
April 1, 2018
UR completes construction on WebstUR's Wedding Chapel
Legend has long held that if you kiss someone on the gazebo, you’re destined to marry them. So why not cut to the chase? WebstUR’s Wedding Chapel, a new Vegas-style 24-hour wedding venue, is officially open for business.
January 23, 2017
Christie Marsh, '17
Christie Marsh, ’17, used her studies in philosophy, German, and environmental studies to examine invasive species.
August 14, 2015
Aidan Winters, '17
Student conducts cancer research in Stanford School of Medicine lab through University of Richmond summer fellowship
August 14, 2015
Kayla Sherman, '16
UR student researches animal behavior as part of summer fellowship program.
July 24, 2015
Spatial Analysis Lab
Student interns gain value work experience; provide community service through work in Spatial Analysis Lab
March 25, 2015
Public Art and Social Change
Fourteen University of Richmond students, with support from faculty and community members, are leading an effort that will ultimately result in a block-long mural of the James River on Cary Street.
September 30, 2014
Rene Felt, '15
With the help of a UR Summer Fellowship, René Felt, '15, spent the summer creating a series of paintings that explore his American, Japanese, and German identities.