School of Arts & Sciences Feature Stories

Shelby Richards, '26, preparing to lead an educational program for the Assateague Island National Seashore

A barrier island serves as a living, breathing classroom

An internship with Assateague Island National Seashore taps into senior’s interest in hands-on learning.

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Richmond student’s research leads him to tombs in Italy

Franklin Young traveled to Florence and Rome this summer to study Michelangelo’s funerary art.

University of Richmond literary translators

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Richmond faculty translators bring literature to new audiences

Meet four scholars who make poetry and novels more accessible — including an acclaimed version of All Quiet on the Western Front.

University of Richmond student Emma Lenning

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Richmond student brushes up on the ins and outs of the art world

A summer job at a Los Angeles gallery provided Emma Lenning with a lasting lesson in how creative spaces thrive.

National security is front and center for UR grad

Alum Greg Hayken negotiates defense and national security contracts at CACI International, a Fortune 500 company.

Tremissis of Pulcheria (Eastern Roman, 450-453).

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Finding gold at a Richmond museum

A historic coin display featuring a small part of the University’s vast collection of ancient and medieval coins marks the reopening of the Lora Robins Gallery.

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UR students spend a summer exploring politics, policy, and public service

Internships with elected officials revealed the inner workings of the federal government and provided clearer career paths for three School of Arts & Sciences majors.

Charlotte Tisdale at Support Works Housing

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UR senior works to fight homelessness and improve health care access

Through her internship with SupportWorks Housing, Charlotte Tisdale is helping secure funding and create programs that tackle housing instability and health disparities.

Weighing the scales of justice

Presidential Scholars explore America’s commitment to justice through internships with the Virginia Poverty Law Center and the Legal Aid Society.

University of Richmond students on museum fellowships

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UR seniors make their mark on Richmond's cultural and natural landscapes

From content creation to managing invasive species, University of Richmond interns gained invaluable experience and deeper connections to the city they call home.