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UR biology professor Carrie Wu awarded grants for plant research
University of Richmond biology professor Carrie Wu has received two grant awards for her research related to plant population biology.
Three UR students receive Goldwater Foundation honors
The Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation has awarded honors for science and math excellence to three University of Richmond students.
University of Richmond professor Douglas Winiarski awarded 2018 Bancroft Prize in American History and Diplomacy
University of Richmond professor Douglas Winiarski, who teaches in the Department of Religious Studies and the American Studies program, has won a 2018 Bancroft Prize in American History and Diplomacy for his book, “Darkness Falls on the Land of Light: Experiencing Religious Awakenings in Eighteenth-Century New England.”
University of Richmond brings leaders in the government, business and non-profit sectors to campus as commencement speakers
The University of Richmond is announcing the speakers for 2018 commencement ceremonies.
UR professor Julian Hayter discusses national monument debate with Anderson Cooper on '60 Minutes' this Sunday
Sought after for his expertise in U.S. history and civil rights, University of Richmond leadership studies professor and historian Julian Hayter discusses the national debate about Confederate monuments with Anderson Cooper on this week’s “60 Minutes,” which airs Sunday, March 11, at 7 p.m. on the CBS Television Network.
University of Richmond librarian receives grant support to research diverse and inclusive environments related to library instruction
Lucretia McCulley, head of scholarly communications in Boatwright Memorial Library at the University of Richmond, is one of twelve librarians from six colleges who will form the Inclusive Library Instruction Working Group.
University of Richmond professor Douglas Winiarski named as finalist for prestigious book award, the George Washington Prize
University of Richmond religious studies and American studies professor Douglas Winiarski has been named as a finalist for the 2018 George Washington Prize for his book, “Darkness Falls on the Land of Light: Experiencing Religious Awakenings in Eighteenth-Century New England.”
University of Richmond chemistry professor Kelling Donald to serve on Council on Undergraduate Research
University of Richmond chemistry professor Kelling Donald has been elected to serve as a councilor for the Council on Undergraduate Research, an organization dedicated to increasing both faculty and student participation in undergraduate research at colleges and universities across the country.
University of Richmond is a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars
Three scholars from the University of Richmond were awarded Fulbright grants for 2017-18, the top number in the Bachelor’s institutions category.
Edward Ayers will be awarded the 2018 Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize
Edward Ayers, Tucker Boatwright Professor of the Humanities and president emeritus at the University of Richmond, will be awarded the 2018 Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize for his work, “The Thin Light of Freedom: The Civil War and Emancipation in the Heart of America.” 
UR psychology professor awarded grant to develop teaching techniques to increase student diversity in clinical psychology
University of Richmond associate professor of psychology Laura Knouse has received a grant from the Associated Colleges of the South for a project that will develop teaching techniques to increase student diversity in clinical psychology.
Four University of Richmond faculty awarded positions in the Institute on Diversity, Civility, and the Liberal Arts
A group of four University of Richmond faculty, including the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, Patrice Rankin, have been accepted into the Council of Independent College’s Institute on Diversity, Civility, and the Liberal Arts.
Two University of Richmond professors receive Fulbright awards
University of Richmond biology professor Jory Brinkerhoff and history professor Manuella Meyer have received Fulbright awards to support their research projects.
University of Richmond junior awarded international Gilman scholarship for study abroad at the University of Cambridge
University of Richmond junior M. Tyler York, of Hampton, Virginia, has received a Gilman scholarship to support his study abroad experience at the University of Cambridge this summer.
One Book, One Richmond keynote event: lecture with 'The Faithful Scribe' author, UR journalism professor Shahan Mufti
The keynote event for the 2017-2018 One Book, One Richmond selection will feature “The Faithful Scribe” author and University of Richmond assistant professor of journalism, Shahan Mufti as the speaker.