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UR alums take on upcoming elections

(11/03/23 1:52pm)

Dressed in a stuffy, over-sized spider costume, 5-foot-tall Destiny LeVere Bolling, ‘16, danced to upbeat music and high-fived cheering fans before a home University of Richmond basketball game. Webstur, UR’s mascot, had a special place in Bolling’s heart, which compelled her to volunteer for the role at least once during her student years. Little did the fans know, beneath that fluffy arachnid exterior was a future politician passionate about altruism and advocacy.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2023/11/ur-alums-take-on-upcoming-elections

Without UR's help, international students under high pressure to store belongings in the summer

(10/30/23 1:00pm)

While the anticipation of summer was knocking everybody’s door at the end of April, international spiders had a major problem to sort through – the logistics of safely storing their belongings for the next four months.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2023/10/without-urs-help-international-students-under-high-pressure-to-store-belongings-in-the-summer

Students celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in a simpler way

(10/11/23 6:14pm)

The Student Center for Equity and Inclusion hosted its second annual Mid-Autumn Festival celebration on Sept. 29.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2023/10/students-celebrate-mid-autumn-festival-in-a-simpler-way

UPDATED: Felony charges against former Richmond scholar dropped, two other charges remain

(09/11/23 5:28pm)

Editor’s Note: Previous hearing date was Oct. 3 at 9 a.m. central time. This is a developing story. The content of this article might be upsetting to some readers.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2023/09/updated-former-richmond-scholars-felony-charges-of-recording-in-a-womens-bathroom-dropped-two-other-charges-remain

UR Cancels Two LLCs, One SSIR for the 2023-24 Academic Year

(04/10/23 12:00pm)

Two University of Richmond Living-Learning Programs and one Sophomore Scholars in Residence course were canceled for the 2023-2024 academic year after receiving too few student applications.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2023/04/ur-cancels-two-llcs-one-ssir-for-the-2023-24-academic-year

‘Those are my people:’ Turkish junior flies home to help earthquake survivors

(03/17/23 7:21pm)

Junior Yağmur Bingül woke up to a call from her mother about the catastrophic earthquake that shook Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6. Four days later, she took a 17-hour flight to Adana, Turkey with a mission to provide medical assistance to those harmed.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2023/03/those-are-my-people-turkish-junior-flies-home-to-help-earthquake-survivors

Scholars Latino Initiative: a mentorship program dedicated to future college students

(03/16/23 7:32pm)

Twenty-one years after founding Scholars Latino Initiative in North Carolina, professor of leadership Peter Kaufman is as deeply invested in the program’s success as ever.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2023/03/scholars-latino-initiative-a-mentorship-program-dedicated-to-future-college-students

Swimming and Diving takes second place in A-10 championships

(02/22/23 3:00am)

The University of Richmond women’s swimming and diving team placed second overall in the Atlantic 10 championships this past weekend.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2023/02/swimming-and-diving-takes-second-place-in-a-10-championships

Students bring Scholars of Finance to UR

(02/09/23 3:00pm)

Scholars of Finance, a nationally recognized non-profit organization that specializes in leadership development and mentoring in the finance field, started a chapter at the University of Richmond during the fall semester of 2022.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2023/02/students-bring-scholars-of-finance-to-ur

Spider spirit doesn’t have a gender: meet Craig Caudill, UR’s first male cheerleader since 2016

(11/21/22 5:00am)

Though cheerleading has become increasingly accessible to athletes of all gender identities, sophomore cheerleader Craig Caudill says that the University of Richmond has some catching up to do.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2022/11/spider-spirit-doesnt-have-a-gender-meet-craig-caudill-urs-first-male-cheerleader-since-2016

Breaking News: Class registration moved, seniors face technical difficulties registering for classes

(11/01/22 10:59pm)

The University of Richmond’s Registrar’s Office announced Tuesday seniors must register for classes again on Tuesday, Nov. 8, after the registration website crashed Tuesday morning while seniors attempted to register the first time.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2022/11/class-registration-changed

OPINION: RU Involved at UR?

(10/30/22 5:28pm)

Editor's note: The views and opinions expressed in this article do not reflect those of The Collegian.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2022/10/ru-involved-at-ur

Miss America 2014 denounces colorism in South Asian communities

(04/18/22 2:36pm)

The Student Center for Equity and Inclusion invited Nina Davuluri, the first Indian-American and South Asian to win Miss America in 2014, to lead a keynote discussion about beauty standards on April 13.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2022/04/miss-america-2014-denounces-colorism-in-south-asian-communities

Let’s talk about it: UR students start sex podcast

(03/26/22 11:09pm)

The Sophomores Scholars in Residence program has generated creative capstone projects since it started 13 years ago, but this year it took on a new subject: sex.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2022/03/lets-talk-about-it-ur-students-start-sex-podcast

Youngkin bans critical race theory in executive order, creates tip line for parents

(02/07/22 4:23pm)

Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s first executive order, signed on Jan. 15, called for ending the use of inherently divisive concepts, including critical race theory, in K-12 public education throughout the state of Virginia.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2022/02/youngkin-bans-critical-race-theory-in-executive-order-creates-tip-line-for-parents

Andrew Gurka assumes role as interim director of the Center for Student Involvement

(12/06/21 5:26pm)

Andrew Gurka is serving as the interim director of the University of Richmond's Center for Student Involvement following the retirement of Alison Keller, according to an email sent to the campus community on Oct. 25.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2021/12/interim-director-of-center-for-student-involvement

Tinina Cade to retire in Feb. 2022 following 35-year career

(11/09/21 7:36pm)

Tinina Cade will retire from her positions as associate vice president for student development and director of the Student Center for Equity and Inclusion, according to an email sent by Vice President for Student Development Steve Bisese to students, faculty and staff on Oct. 13.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2021/11/g7htnrwqdo7vole

Students, faculty and staff protest UR's renaming decision at Board of Trustees meeting

(03/27/21 6:13pm)

Editor's Note: This is a developing story.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2021/03/silent-protest

UR plans COVID-19-safe senior celebrations

(03/24/21 11:55am)

Last year, seniors missed out on in-person graduation and many other events that celebrate their accomplishments during their time at the University of Richmond. This year, seniors will be celebrated in socially distanced ways.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2021/03/ur-plans-covid-19-safe-senior-celebrations

New and old leadership school groups provide opportunities for Jepson students

(03/03/21 4:33pm)

Editor's Note: The managing editor of The Collegian is a Jepson Corps member.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2021/03/new-and-old-leadership-school-groups-provide-opportunities-for-students

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