Join us throughout the 2020-2021 academic year for a series of conversations in the School of Arts & Sciences, sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Arts & Sciences.
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.
Faculty Highlights
- Maurakis Receives Film Award
Eugene Maurakis, a research scientist and adjunct professor, has been awarded “Best Short Film” in the RVA Environmental Film Festival for “Plastic Oceans,” which explores plastic pollution in oceanic environments through art. Read more.
- Maurantonio Published
Nicole Maurantonio, associate professor in rhetoric & communication studies, published ‘“Green Life Matters”: Place and the Politics of Environmental and Commemorative Justice’ in Communication, Culture and Critique.
- Oware Published
Matthew Oware, Irving May endowed chair in sociology, published "15 Best New Rap Music Books to Read in 2021" on Bookauthority.
- Lookingbill Awarded
Todd Lookingbill, associate professor of geography, environmental studies, and biology, has been named an Outstanding Faculty Award recipient by the State Council of Higher Education. Read more.
- Lookingbill Published
Todd Lookingbill, associate professor of geography and the environment, published “Assessing Inequitable Urban Heat Islands and Air Pollution Disparities with Low-Cost Sensors in Richmond, Virginia” in Sustainability.
- Tilton Co-authors Publication
Lauren Tilton, assistant professor of rhetoric & communication studies, co-authored “The Role of Metadata in American Studies” in Polish Journal for American Studies with RHCS major, Luke Malcynsky, and alums, Emeline Blevins, ’17 and Hanglin Zhou, ’20.
- von Platz Published
Jeppe von Platz, assistant professor of philosophy, published "Rawls’s Underestimation of the Importance of Economic Agency and Economic Rights" in John Rawls: Debating the Major Questions ( Oxford University Press).
- Quintero Awarded Fellowship
Omar A. Quintero, associate professor of biology, has been selected as the Keith R. Porter Fellow for 2020 by the Advisory Board of the Porter Endowment for Cell Biology. Read more.
- Best New Democracy Books
Fencing in Democracy: Border Walls, Necrocitizenship, and the Security State, written by Miguel Díaz-Barriga, professor of anthropology, and Margaret E. Dorsey, associate professor of anthropology, was named one of “47 Best New Democracy Books To Read In 2021” by BookAuthority.
- Best New Democracy Books
Fencing in Democracy: Border Walls, Necrocitizenship, and the Security State, written by Miguel Díaz-Barriga, professor of anthropology, and Margaret E. Dorsey, associate professor of anthropology, was named one of “47 Best New Democracy Books To Read In 2021” by BookAuthority.
A&S Faculty in the News
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.
Upcoming Events
- Office Hours with EYJan26All DayCome learn more about EY (Ernst & Young), a global organization providing four integrated services lines –... Continue reading
- Deloitte Greater Washington Coffee ChatsJan2611:00 AM - 2:00 PMCome join Deloitte for their Coffee Chats networking event, where you can meet with professionals from their Audit, Risk... Continue reading
- Experience ORISE Virtual Career FairJan2612:00 PM - 3:00 PMOn Tuesday, Jan. 26, from 12 to 3 p.m. ET, the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is hosting the... Continue reading
- Resume BlitzJan262:00 PM - 4:00 PMGet your resume expo-ready by attending the resume blitz! We will have all of the career advisors available to provide... Continue reading
- PwC Drop-In HourJan272:00 PM - 3:00 PMThis is an opportunity for students to drop-in and ask Jess Bailey, PwC Campus Recruiter, any questions you... Continue reading
- Trust & Civic Engagement Matter: Connections to Human Trafficking in the United StatesJan274:30 PM - 6:00 PMDr. Bob Spires, SPCS associate professor of education, and Dr. Monti Datta, UR associate professor of political science,... Continue reading
- Morgan Stanley: Virtual Impact Series - Strengthening Your Professional Network VirtuallyJan275:00 PM - 5:45 PMVirtual Impact Series - Strengthening Your Professional Network VirtuallyMorgan Stanley invites current sophomores and... Continue reading
- A&S NEXT 2021Jan29All DayYou’re a Spider, so you dream big. You don’t want to land just any job after UR, but a purposeful career... Continue reading
- A&S NEXT 2021Jan30All DayYou’re a Spider, so you dream big. You don’t want to land just any job after UR, but a purposeful career... Continue reading
- Preparing for a Virtual Career ExpoFeb0112:00 PM - 1:00 PMPlanning to attend the upcoming virtual career expo? This session will provide strategies for connecting and engaging... Continue reading
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.
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Office of the Dean
School of Arts & Sciences
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University of Richmond, VA 23173
Office: (804) 289-8416
Fax: (804) 289-8818
Email: as@richmond.edu