Student Development Feature Stories

University of Richmond pilgrims travel abroad

On a Chaplaincy pilgrimage to Northern Ireland, students meet leaders focused on peacemaking following the decades-long conflict.

University of Richmond synchronized swimming club

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University of Richmond’s sports clubs inspire community

Students learn skills and make friends through recreational sports such as synchronized swimming and pickleball.

University of Richmond alum reflects on time as the inaugural Spider Fellow

A newly created postgraduate role at the University of Richmond is strengthening how student voices shape institutional decision-making — even after graduation.

Prof. Tom Shields and his class visit the Virginia State Capitol

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University of Richmond students see educational policy in action

Students are getting an up-close view of government — from a school board and the General Assembly in Richmond to Capitol Hill in D.C.

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University of Richmond students gain skills and foster community through SpiderBoard

Go behind the scenes of last week’s Frostival, one of the student organization’s signature events.

Class of 2023 alums Madyson Fitzgerald and Benjamin Queen at the Jepson Alumni Center

University of Richmond alumni couple share love and career advice during Valentine’s Day weekend

Two Class of 2023 alums spent Valentine’s Day weekend revisiting their old haunts and mentoring juniors in the Jepson School’s career preparation program.

Jepson Student Government Association co-presidents Mackenzie Proukou and James Conley

University of Richmond seniors study and practice leadership

Two Spider besties hone their leadership and communications skills through their involvement in their campus community.

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Richmond exemplifies the power of respectful discussion

From the Virginia Attorney General forum to student-led debates, UR fosters dialogue that values ideas, civility, and the democratic process.

You Matter!

Richmond College hosted several events to educate and promote mental health topics for the campus community and address mental health stigma in September.