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New Netflix Show Features University of Richmond's Driving Rats
The latest showcase of their skills is being featured in a new Netflix series — “The Hidden Lives of Pets” — which was released this week on the streaming platform.
University of Richmond Professor Laura Browder Awarded Fulbright Grant to Study Civil Rights Activism in Demark
American Studies professor Laura Browder has been named a Fulbright Distinguished Scholar in American Studies at the University of Southern Denmark in Odense, which is located in Scandinavia.
UR Law Professor Chiara Giorgetti Appointed to Team of Scholars Advising Ukraine on International Claims and Reparations
Law professor Chiara Giorgetti has been named one of five senior fellows who will advise Ukraine on international claims and reparations.
University of Richmond French and Film Studies Professor Awarded International Honor for Contributions to the Arts
Françoise Ravaux-Kirkpatrick, professor of French and film studies, was awarded the rank of Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters, one of the main distinctions among the four ministerial orders of France.
University of Richmond's Civic Engagement Leader Receives Fulbright Award to Study Civic Engagement Model in Finland
Sylvia Gale, executive director of the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement, has been awarded a highly competitive award to study an innovative civic engagement model in Finland.
Two University of Richmond Jepson School of Leadership Studies Students Awarded Selective Scholarships to Study at Oxford
Two recent grads are heading to the University of Oxford to pursue one-year master’s degree programs through the Jepson Scholars Program.
Three UR Students Awarded Prestigious Boren Scholarships To Research, Study Critical Languages Around the World
Three University of Richmond students have received competitive Boren scholarships to study abroad in Africa, Indonesia, and India.
University of Richmond Receives National Award for Widening Access to International Education
Award recognizes the most innovative and successful models nationwide for developing and expanding international education.
University of Richmond Chemistry Professor Michael Leopold Receives National Award for Outstanding Mentorship
Chemistry professor Michael Leopold received the 2022 Outstanding Mentorship Award from the Chemistry Division of the Council on Undergraduate Research.
University of Richmond Sophomore Leah Ghazali Awarded Highly Competitive, Full-Tuition DoD SMART Scholarship
Leah Ghazali has been awarded the SMART award.
University of Richmond to Celebrate More Than 1,000 Graduates During Commencement Ceremonies This Weekend
The University of Richmond will award more than 1,000 degrees during commencement ceremonies May 7–8.
Two University of Richmond Juniors Selected as Truman Finalists
Juniors Lexi Cobbs and McKenna Dunbar were selected as finalists for a Harry S. Truman Scholarship, the nation’s premier graduate fellowship for students pursuing careers as public service leaders.
UR Math Professor Receives Funding for Opioid Crisis Research
Joanna Wares is receiving grant support for research on mathematically modeling interventions for the opioid crisis.
UR Professor Receives NIH Grant for Invasive Species Research
Biology professor Priscilla Erickson has been awarded a $415K National Institutes of Health Research Enhancement Award for her research on an invasive fruit fly.
University of Richmond Historian Wins Distinguished Book Prize
History professor Samantha Seeley has received the 2022 Merle Curti Social History Award from the Organization of American Historians.
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