University of Richmond alum helps hospitals optimize pharmacy performance
As CEO of Visante, Spider alum leads a company that works with hospitals to improve their pharmacies’ patient care and financial returns.
School of Arts & Sciences Dean’s Annual Report
2026-2027 Tucker-Boatwright Festival of Literature & the Arts
Culture Unbound
Hosted by the Department of Theatre & Dance
A theatre is just an empty space — until we fill it. In the light of our imaginations it becomes a place; in the rhythm of our expressions it becomes a moment. A time to witness, to engage with ideas, to feel alive, to experience culture in community.
Culture Unbound, the 2026–2027 Tucker-Boatwright Festival of Theatre, calls for an expansive understanding of culture as something not only inherited, but actively made, contested, and transformed through artistic practice, public dialogue, and collective imagination.
To be unbound is to orient toward horizons, to recognize culture as future-seeking, relational, and always evolving. Culture Unbound is a celebration of the many voices, histories, and practices that shape our lives. It is also a call to courage — to imagine boldly, to ask difficult questions, and to take part in building a more just world and a liberated future together through art.
Weaving Stories: A Conversation with Oscar-Winning Costume Designer Paul Tazewell
Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, 7 p.m. | Free Tickets
Camp Concert Hall
Faculty & Staff Research Symposium
Friday, Sept. 18 | 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Faculty Hub + Boatwright Memorial Library
The Faculty & Staff Research Symposium brings together colleagues from multiple disciplines and programs across all five schools to present their research, work, and creative projects. All faculty and staff are invited to present their current work as part of interdisciplinary panels, roundtables, short-format sessions, or poster presentations.
Family Weekend: Explore the Arts & Sciences
A Passport Adventure on Family Weekend
Saturday, Sept. 26 | 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Boatwright Memorial Library, 8:15 Cafe
Ready to travel the world of Arts & Sciences? Join Dean Jennifer Cavenaugh and Associate Deans of the School of Arts & Sciences for an interactive journey through our 23 academic departments and 15 interdisciplinary programs.
Pick up your A&S Passport and set off on an expedition to discover the remarkable opportunities available to students — from the humanities and social sciences to the natural sciences, arts, and emerging interdisciplinary fields. Along the way, you’ll meet academic leaders, learn about innovative programs, research opportunities, study abroad experiences, internships, and more.
Collect stamps as you explore different destinations throughout the School of Arts and Sciences and see how students chart their own unique academic journeys at Richmond.
Whether your student is just beginning to explore possibilities or already has a clear path in mind, this fun and engaging session offers a chance to discover the many routes to intellectual adventure in Arts & Sciences.
All are welcome! Passport in hand! Curiosity required!
A&S Feature Stories
University of Richmond senior develops an interest in optometry during internship
An internship at a nonprofit clinic shifts senior’s career focus to optometry, while affirming his commitment to volunteering.
University of Richmond Welcomes Class of 2030 Following Record-Breaking Application Year
Incoming class brings wide-ranging talents and experiences to campus as University begins new academic year.
UR Now: RESEARCH & INNOVATION
The Odyssey gives University of Richmond faculty new questions about an old classic
Christopher Nolan’s 21st-century spin on the ancient Greek poem offers new discussion points for Spider classrooms. Professors explain their takes.
A&S Faculty in the News
More protein in your breakfast or snacks won’t give you more muscle without more work
Biology professor Linda Boland authored this piece, originally published in The Conversation.
More protein in your breakfast or snacks won’t give you more muscle without more work – a biologist separates the science from the marketing
Biology professor Linda Boland authored this piece.
Why millions of people around the world will contract measles in 2026
Health studies professor Kathryn Jacobsen authored this piece.
Millions of people worldwide will contract measles in 2026. Here’s why
Health studies professor Kathryn Jacobsen authored this piece, originally published in The Conversation.
Events
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.
A&S Faculty Highlights
Barney awarded at Colloquy
Timothy Barney, professor of rhetoric and communication studies, received the 2026 Distinguished Service Award from the University of Richmond at Colloquy.
Berry awarded at Colloquy
Jane Berry, professor of psychology, received the 2026 Distinguished Service Award from the University of Richmond at Colloquy.
Winiarski awarded at Colloquy
Douglas Winiarski, professor of religion and American studies, received the 2026 Distinguished Educator Award from the University of Richmond at Colloquy.
Vázquez awarded at Colloquy
Karina Vázquez, senior teaching faculty of Latin American, Latino, and Iberian studies, received the 2026 Distinguished Educator Award from the University of Richmond at Colloquy.
