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From NYC to Richmond: IONNA's Musical Journey

(11/10/23 10:00pm)

As nightfall draped Richmond's historic Jackson Ward neighborhood, the enchanting melodies of Soraya Silene, known as IONNA, filled the air at Gallery 5 on a Wednesday evening in mid-October. Her singing echoed through the quiet streets, painting a musical tapestry that wove itself into the art-adorned walls, while about 40 attendees with beers in hand surrounded by art paintings and small cocktail tables swung their bodies to the music.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2023/11/from-nyc-to-richmond-ionnas-musical-journey

UR alum talks perseverance, diversity and what it’s like in space

(11/08/23 7:37pm)

On the evening of Oct. 25, Leland Melvin, ‘86, had an audience of hundreds captivated by his stories of perseverance as an astronaut at NASA. He was joined on stage – as he was in space – by his friend and fellow former astronaut Robert Satcher. They traveled aboard the shuttle Atlantis in 2009, marking the first time two African-American men were in space together.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2023/11/ur-alum-talks-perseverance-diversity-and-what-its-like-in-space

A 14-hour swim: Richmond alumni successfully swims across the English Channel

(09/30/23 11:00am)

Despite high currents, jellyfish and chilling water, University of Richmond alum Molly Sanborn ‘16 became the 1,864th swimmer in the world to successfully swim across the English Channel.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2023/09/a-14-hour-swim-richmond-alumni-successfully-swims-across-the-english-channel

Spider Exchange, UR’s Sustainable Cabinet of Curiosities

(09/13/23 12:00pm)

Editor's Note: Grace Brogan is a member of the Collegian staff.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2023/09/spider-exchange-urs-sustainable-cabinet-of-curiosities

Academic stress among leading reason students are seeking mental health support

(09/12/23 10:00pm)

Editor's Note: Resources for UR students include CAPS, at CAPS@richmond.edu or (804) 289-8119. The emergency line is (804)289-8911.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2023/09/academic-stress-among-leading-reason-students-are-seeking-mental-health-support

Meet the President-Elect: A sit-down with WCGA president Lauren Oligino

(04/07/23 11:25pm)

Editor's Note: Lauren Oligino wrote for The Collegian.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2023/04/meet-the-president-elect-a-sit-down-with-wcga-president-lauren-oligino

Law Professor Awarded Grant for Research on Energy Transition Policy

(04/04/23 1:00pm)

Danielle Stokes, a University of Richmond professor of law, received grant support for a three-year research project centered on energy transition policy in February.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2023/04/law-professor-awarded-grant-for-research-on-energy-transition-policy

A Homeland at War : A Ukrainian student shares lessons of hope amidst violence

(04/03/23 6:24pm)

When asked to recall her fondest memories of home, Kristina Atamanyuk smiled softly and stared into her folded hands.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2023/04/a-homeland-at-war-a-ukrainian-student-shares-lessons-of-hope-amidst-violence

Lifting Each Other Up: Creating an Inclusive environment in Weinstein Rec Center

(02/26/23 7:00pm)

Though the Weinstein Center for Recreation is open to students of all gender identities and expressions, some students find the hypermasculinity of gym culture to be exclusionary.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2023/02/lifting-each-other-up-creating-an-inclusive-environment-in-weinstein-rec-center

Welcome Karla, UR's New Well-Being Dog!

(02/26/23 2:44pm)

Watch out, there’s a new pup in town.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2023/02/welcome-karla-urs-new-well-being-dog

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

Director of Disability Services emphasizes student agency

(01/29/23 10:46pm)

Cort Schneider shared that he worries his daughter won’t believe in Santa Claus next year, that he once turned down a job in sports broadcasting and that buildings in North Dakota sometimes have doors six feet above ground in case of large snowdrifts.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2023/01/director-of-disability-services-emphasizes-student-agency

UR professors recognized as Outstanding Faculty

(01/30/23 5:00pm)

This year, two University of Richmond faculty members, law professor Julie McConnell and management professor Jeffrey Harrison, have been selected as two of just 12 recipients of the Outstanding Faculty Award, a state honor.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2023/01/ur-professors-recognized-as-outstanding-faculty

SCEI hires new Associate Director of LGBTQ+ Campus Life, Casey Butler

(01/13/23 11:19pm)

College is a place where all students deserve to not only feel safe and respected but welcomed with open arms.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2023/01/scei-hires-new-associate-director-of-lgbtq-campus-life-casey-butler

Meet Dr. Latrina Lemon: UR’s medical director for the Student Health Center

(12/04/22 6:33pm)

When life gives you lemons, you hire Dr. Latrina Lemon as the medical director for the University of Richmond Student Health Center.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2022/12/meet-dr-latrina-lemon-urs-medical-director-for-the-student-health-center

A new LGBTQ+ living-learning community is coming to campus next year

(11/29/22 5:00am)

Lavender Living, an LGBTQ+ living-learning community, will be offered next year for sophomores, juniors and seniors.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2022/11/a-new-lgbtq-living-learning-community-is-coming-to-campus-next-year

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

How UR addresses concerns of poor lighting on campus

(11/17/22 1:46am)

As dusk approached earlier this semester, members of the University of Richmond community gathered at the UR Police Department before going on a walk around campus.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2022/11/how-ur-addresses-concerns-of-poor-lighting-on-campus

Senior photographer explores identity while inspiring other campus artists

(11/15/22 6:52pm)

University of Richmond senior Sherley Arias-Pimentel’s photographic work depicting Ghanaian culture during her time abroad last year recently helped her land the Imagining America’s Joy of Giving Something Fellowship for the 2022-2023 cycle.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2022/11/senior-photographer-explores-identity-inspires-other-campus-artists

Opening doors: entrepreneurship opportunities for UR students

(11/08/22 5:00am)

University of Richmond students have the opportunity to engage with some of Richmond’s top social innovators, participate in fully-funded travel abroad and create their own businesses through the Creativity Innovation and Entrepreneurship initiative.

https://www.thecollegianur.com/article/2022/11/opening-doors-entrepreneurship-opportunities-for-ur-students

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