Richmond seniors receive Silicon Valley funding for AI company
UR students receive six-figure backing and valuable mentorship through Y Combinator, a startup accelerator to high-tech superstars, like DoorDash and Airbnb.
Scholars Feature Stories
Richmond Scholars Use Enrichment Grants to Expand their Studies and Gain Hands-On Experience
Scholars create libraries for students, explore their artistic passions, create diverse digital platforms, develop and album and study dance in New York City.
The Office of Scholars and Fellowships Welcomes New Program Coordinator
Lorielle Bouldin joins the Office of Scholars and Fellowships to assist with administrative and marketing tasks for the office.
The Richmond Scholars Program Welcomes New Faculty Director
The Richmond Scholars Program is pleased to welcome Dr. Todd Lookingbill as the new Faculty Director! Dr. Lookingbill will provide mentoring and support to the Scholars from the faculty perspective, as well as work with the Office of Scholars to develop programs and activities that will help build a strong Scholars community.
A world view on human rights and immigration
Attending the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy proves a culminating experience for Richmond Scholar Nandini Raisurana.
From the lab to the healthcare clinic
Senior Holly Wemple gains invaluable experience at Crossover Healthcare Ministry.
Pursuing Boundless Opportunities
Scholarship support has enabled Rachael Ruth, ’25, to study abroad in England, mentor under-served youth, and more during her time at UR.
Richmond Scholars Use Enrichment Grants to Expand their Studies and Gain Hands-On Experience
Scholars conduct original scientific research, strengthen writer's voice, build community through shared experiences, and study international law.
UR Now: STUDENT EXPERIENCE
A summer deep dive into economics
Three Richmond students explore career paths at a summer institute hosted by the University of Chicago and the Brookings Institution.
A voice for social justice
Counterculture Magazine editor-in-chief touts the publication as a platform for social justice advocacy.
UR Now: UNIVERSITY NEWS
State Department recognizes UR’s international focus
The University is named a Top Producer of Gilman Scholarships, which aim to make study abroad more financially accessible.
Two Recent University of Richmond Graduates Complete Projects for Peace
This summer, Ngan Bui, '23, and Elspeth Collard, '23, completed peace-building projects funded by Davis Projects for Peace.