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
- Bowie Published
Jennifer Bowie, associate professor of political science, published "Kelly v. US on Public Fraud and the Bridgegate Controversy" in SCOTUS 2020 Major Decisions and Developments of the US Supreme Court edited by Morgan Marietta. January 2021, Palgrave pp. 101-109.
- Méndez Invited to Brazil
Mariela Méndez, associate professor and chair of LALIS, was invited to Brazil in December ’20 and January ’21 to give lectures at Universidade Federal de São Paulo and Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro on Brazilian writer Clarice Lispector.
- Datta and Spires Host Webinar
Monti Datta, associate professor of political science, and Bob Spires, associate professor of graduate education, hosted a webinar titled “Trust and Civic Engagement Matter: Connections to Human Trafficking in the United States” for the Zehr Institute for Restorative Justice. Watch the webinar here.
- Johnson Receives NSF Award
The National Science Foundation has awarded Miles Johnson, assistant professor of chemistry, more than $500,000 in grant support from the National Science Foundation for his research on metal catalysts and developing new chemical compounds. Read more.
- Chemistry Team Obtains Patent
Ryan Coppage, director of introductory chemistry laboratories, along with Michael Leopold, professor of chemistry, and Christie Lacy, director of microscopy and imaging, obtained a Utility Patent for “Gold Nanoparticle in Ceramic Glaze” - U.S. Patent No. 10,913,856 on App. No. 15/790,717 / UR0002.
- Pollock and Parish Published
Julie Pollock, associate professor of chemistry, and Carol Parish, professor of chemistry, along with undergraduate research students published "Identification of Phenazine‐Based MEMO1 Small‐Molecule Inhibitors: Virtual Screening, Fluorescence Polarization Validation, and Inhibition of Breast Cancer Migration" in ChemMedChem.
- Maurakis Receives Grant
Eugene Maurakis, an evolutionary biologist who specializes in environmental sciences, has received more than $200K in grant support from the National Science Foundation for research on freshwater fishes in Virginia. Read more.
- 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.
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
- Federal FridaysFeb2612:30 PM - 1:30 PMFederal Fridays is a series of virtual chats that allow students to learn from Spider alumni and friends of the... Continue reading
- Creative Career ConversationsFeb261:00 PM - 3:00 PMCreative Career Conversations is a series of virtual chats that allow students to learn from Spider alumni and friends... Continue reading
- Internship Search WorkshopMar015:00 PM - 6:00 PMThe pandemic has introduced new obstacles when it comes to finding an internship. Let us help! Come learn about... Continue reading
- Science Careers Under the MicroscopeMar026:00 PM - 7:30 PMIf you've ever found yourself asking the question "what can I do with my science degree?" then this program is for you.... Continue reading
- Peace Corps: Special Panel Event- Careers in ServiceMar0312:00 PM - 1:00 PMServe at home or abroad. Join Peace Corps for a panel discussion featuring representatives from the Peace Corps,... Continue reading
- Federal FridaysMar052:30 PM - 3:30 PMFederal Fridays is a series of virtual chats that allow students to learn from Spider alumni and friends of the... Continue reading
- RVA First Fridays: Tobacco MadeMar055:30 PM - 6:00 PMJoin us as we celebrate the opening of Tobacco Made: Richmond and the World, a companion exhibition to Tobacco Made:... Continue reading
- Beyond the Job Description: What Employers Really Want and How International Students Can Prepare For ItMar095:00 PM - 6:00 PMSoft skills, such as networking and interviewing, are a crucial part of the job search process. Come to this virtual... Continue reading
- Startup Internship FairMar1010:00 AM - 12:00 PMAt Startup Virginia, they champion passionate entrepreneurs who are turning today’s potential into... Continue reading
- Peace Corps to Career Spotlight Series: Federal GovernmentMar102:00 PM - 3:00 PMDiscover the benefits of Peace Corps service from returned volunteers that have federal government careers.... 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