School of Arts & Sciences Feature Stories

This 35-year-old program helps prepare incoming students for what they can expect over the next four years at UR.

Isabella Tomé received the 2025 George Matthews Modlin Award for her compelling narrative about the books that helped her navigate a complicated farewell to her father.

Meredith Mickaliger Anderson entered the University of Richmond as a pre-law student but decided to pursue a completely different field after graduation.

Love, marriage, and alma mater. University of Richmond faculty attend alumni nuptial ceremonies — from the campus chapel to the English countryside.

Amanda Laury Kleintop builds on her undergrad foundation to teach history in an innovative way. 

Christine Mari Inzer’s award-winning memoir, published by Little, Brown Ink, explores the joys and challenges of studying abroad in Japan.

A recent UR graduate and a Richmond Law student are among the 29 chosen to experience state government in the Commonwealth firsthand.

Fueled by purpose, CJ Blastos traveled 7,800 miles round-trip from Virginia to California to fulfill a requirement for the Gold Medal.

Caroline McNamara discovered her calling when she started working behind the camera lens and gained international attention.

Amy Snyder Hale went from physics major to driving a robot on Mars.

Everything from apple and peach trees to herbs and echinacea will be available at the Orchard and Food Forest, created to enhance biodiversity and provide educational opportunities.

After decades of service, UR professors leave a legacy of dedication, scholarship, and mentorship.