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Arc of Racial Justice

Integrated Inclusive Science

The Integrated Inclusive Science Program offers students the opportunity to study the sciences in an interdisciplinary manner, while gaining research experience with a UR faculty member.Read Story

The Humanities at Richmond

A set of kindred traditions that examine human life in all of its messy, magnificent, and surprising forms.Read Story

The School of Arts and Sciences is the heart of the University of Richmond’s offerings. You can choose from or combine majors from 22 departments and 10 interdisciplinary programs. In the School of Arts & Sciences, you will learn to integrate your classroom experience with your true interests, your calling.

Faculty Expertise

Do you envision college as a place where your professor’s office hours are spent in deep conversation about topics beyond this week’s assignment? Where you can work side-by-side with a faculty member on cutting-edge research that is published in a professional journal?

In A&S, our faculty are experts on the cutting edge of their fields. While they could work in some of the top research institutions in the world, our faculty chose Richmond because they believe in educating tomorrow's leaders and are passionate about mentoring and sharing their knowledge with students.

Faculty Highlights

Seeley Fellowship
History professor Samantha Seeley has been awarded a Kluge Fellowship from The John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress for her book project, “Race and Removal in the Early American Republic.”
Nelson Exhibition
Photography professor Brittany Nelson's work will be featured in the new exhibition "Science Fictions " at Crush Curatorial Gallery in New York City.
Erkulwater Award
Political Science professor Jennifer Erkulwater is the recipient of the 2017 Best Paper in Identity Politics Award from the annual Northeastern Political Science Association conference for her paper titled "The Social Security Act and the Origins of Political Identity among People with Disabilities, 1935-1950."
Ross Book
Math professor Bill Ross published Finite Blashke Products and Their Connections.
Outka Exhibition
English professor Elizabeth Outka developed the exhibition "Pandemic: Richmond," now on view at the Valentine.
Yellin Grant History professor Eric Yellin received a grant from the Dirksen Congressional Center to research the political, cultural, and social meanings of Social Security after World War II.
Nolin Article
Chemistry professor Kristine Nolin, along with undergraduate co-authors, published "Friedel-Crafts alkylation of benzo[b]furan with activated cyclopropanes catalyzed by a calcium(II) complex" in the journal Tetrahedron Letters.
Ayers receives 2018 Avery O. Craven Award
Edward Ayers, Tucker Boatwright Professor of the Humanities and president emeritus, was awarded the 2018 Avery O. Craven Award for his book The Thin Light of Freedom: The Civil War and Emancipation in the Heart of America.
Hilliker Grant
Biology professor Angie Hilliker was awarded a NIH grant for research on production of proteins.
Quintero Elected to ASCB Council
Biology professor Omar Quintero was elected to a three-year term on the American Society for Cell Biology's Council.

Faculty Teaching and Research

2018 A&S Faculty Mentor Award Winners
Recognizing the contributions of our faculty to undergraduate research

Northside Vibes
First-year students write for local newspaper

Experiencing a religious revolution
Religious studies professor's latest book looks at the role of religious revivals in colonial times

A deep dive into the African American experience
HistoryMakers database demonstrates the power of oral history to share the African American experience

The Great War, Modernity, and Memory
Sophomores immerse in the study of World War I

Documenting a Historic Black High School
UR students wrote and performed a documentary drama about the history of Armstrong High

Chemistry in Art
Professor introduces chemistry course that incites creativity

East End Cemetery Collaboratory
UR and VCU deepen connections to historic African-American Cemetery

Writing From the Body: Words and Movement
Students use movement to practice mindfulness

Exposing students to etymology
Community-based learning helps middle school students learn etymology

Solving more than equations
Incorporating social justice issues in the math classroom

Keeping Data Secure
Computer science research lab explores issues of data security

Mike Spear
Journalism professor awarded Advising Excellence Award

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The Heart of the University

At Richmond, the School of Arts and Sciences is at the heart of your education, with courses in the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences. But choosing an A&S education offers you more than just variety.

It’s the chance to explore a topic you’ve always been curious about, whether that’s Russian, modern dance, or environmental ethics. It’s getting a different perspective on your favorite subject, thinking through concepts and problems in a way you never have before. It’s satisfying your curiosity and love for learning, and then working to translate that into a career path.

Student Stories

'Bee Student' Beer Collaboration
Three Notch'd RVA Collab House and UR collaborate on 'Bee Student' imperial milk stout

SMART class rallies around faculty member
After Shannon Jones' dog passed away in January, her students worked together to find her a new puppy.

Noah Hillerbrand, '18
Bonner Scholar supports Richmond healthcare coalition

Sidra Siddiqui, '18
Double major in sociology and psychology explores how community combats internalized racism

Kiana Gunn, '19
Junior researches in the field of cancer biology

2018 A&S David C. Evans Awards
A&S recognizes outstanding student achievement

2018 Student Symposium Awards
Recognizing excellence in scholarship and creativity

Emily Bradford, '18
Senior's passion for music culminates with two different research projects

Milly Brooks, '18
Psychology major discovers connections between rats and humans

Ashley Alex, '18
Summer research shapes senior's undergraduate experience

Cristina Peters, '18
Senior finds creative outlet in photography

Miranda Rosenblum, '18
Senior advocates for LBGTQ rights

Timothy Park, '18
Senior healthcare studies major experiences remote area medical care with Southwest Virginia nonprofit

Jeanette Lam, '19
Student finds her passion in filmmaking

Quincy McKoy '18
Senior researches how chemical compounds can combat cancer

Sam Schwartzkopf, '19
Experienced campaigner gets a look at life after the election during internship with mayor's office

Zack Cain, '19
Junior immersed in the music and culture of Bali

Tomi Jegede, '18
Healthcare studies major pursues an active summer abroad

Cassie Gilboy, '19
Volunteering leads to friendship, leadership role, summer internship

Carreen de Cardenas, '18
Mathematical economics major dives into the field of sustainability in New Zealand

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Planning for the Future

Become an educational entrepreneur, taking your vision and passions and turning them into your livelihood. Study a subject you love, go all in on your academic experience. Take that depth of knowledge, add to it your broad exploration, experiential learning through internships and research, and guidance from faculty and career services, and you’ll be ready to chart a course for success with your passion at its core.

Alumni Stories

Chris Hamby, '08Chris Hamby, '08, who won the 2014 Pulitzer Prize, received the 2018 J. Anthony Lukas Award for his book, “Soul Full of Coal Dust: The True Story of an Epic Battle for Justice.”

The doctor is inIn September, Kandace Peterson McGuire, ’98, returned to the Richmond area to become chief of breast surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University

On that morningIn his film, Ryan Frost, ’05, tells the story of five college freshmen as they watch 9/11 unfold.

Art for science's sakeThe persistent beauty of alumna Amanda Kwieraga's scientific vision.

Alum Resesarch Featured in NY TimesKristina Scharp, '06, had her research into family estrangement featured in the New York Times.

Ellie Reece, '04

Ellie Reece, ’04, works as executive director of the largest pediatric neurology practice in the world.

A&S NEXT 2018

A&S NEXT took place on March 2-3, 2018 at the Richmond Marriott.

The day began with opening remarks from A&S Dean Patrice Rankine.

Rankine introduced the morning keynote speaker, VA Delegate Schuyler VanValkenburg, '04.

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