Pandemic stops international students from going home over breaks
By Westen Doran | February 4, 2022For many students, returning home at the end of the semester is a guarantee. But for some, going home has not been an option for three years.
For many students, returning home at the end of the semester is a guarantee. But for some, going home has not been an option for three years.
Virginia’s minimum wage increased to $11 an hour on Jan. 1 as part of a plan to gradually increase it to $15 while dodging challenges from Republicans.
University of Richmond cross country runner junior Robert Gunia won the annual Walt Disney World 10k race with a time of 32:42 on Jan. 7, in Orlando, Florida.
Many students who studied abroad this fall reported having enjoyable and normal experiences despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
UR custodial and environmental services team has temporarily stopped private restroom cleaning services on Jan. 24 because of a staffing shortage.
UR has appointed the dean of faculty at Rollins College to serve as the new dean of the School of Arts and Sciences starting on July 1.
From cooking classes to chocolate festivals, basketball to marketing, this week’s activities include it all. Be sure to check out these events.
The women’s swimming and diving team defeated the James Madison University Dukes 158-139 at the Spider’s home pool of Robins Center Natatorium.
UR Spider’s suffered a heartbreaking 62-64 loss in the 87th Capital City Classic against the Virginia Commonwealth University Rams on Saturday.
UR plans to turn Atlantic House into additional isolation and quarantine space after a COVID-19 spike that has raised the occupancy of the existent units to almost half.
COVID-19 cases at UR increased by over 153% in the past week and the percentage of occupied isolation pods has more than doubled.
The student governments sent out a survey for students to provide input on the renaming of Ryland and Mitchell-Freeman halls.
In the midst of hazardous weather, transportation complications and a surge in COVID-19 cases, many UR students had to rethink their path to get back to campus.
UR’s Center for Awareness Response and Education will offer an 8-week support group for student sexual assault survivors beginning the week of Feb. 7.
UR will host a booster clinic for all eligible students, faculty and staff at the Robins Center from noon to 7 p.m. on Thursday.