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Unigo ranks Richmond the No. 10 most wired campus

By Meghan Cummings | January 27, 2014

University of Richmond was recently ranked the 10th most wired campus in the nation, according to Unigo, a college guide website. "Everyone was happy to see the university recognized for its robust technology environment in support of teaching and learning," Kevin Creamer, director of the Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology, wrote in an email. Several factors were considered in the ranking, most addressing the accessibility of computers and Internet to students.

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Transfer students find adjusting to Richmond difficult

By Mary Rossiter | January 26, 2014

Each year, University of Richmond receives around 250 transfer applications for 50 spots in the fall, and 100 applications for 10 spots in the spring, according to the university admissions website. "There is a slightly higher admit rate for transfer students than for freshmen," Gil Villanueva, dean of admission, said.

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Richmond College student chooses to start career early at Vice News

By Olivia Simons | January 26, 2014

A Richmond College student, who has lived in and traveled the world from Colombia to Syria, is choosing an unconventional route to start his career early this spring at Vice News. Leo Chiquillo will be leaving University of Richmond to start a full-time position in two weeks working at Vice News. Vice News is a new global news channel that will broadcast documentaries about the world's most important, current issues.

Incumbent Rep. Eric Cantor, a Republican representing Virginia's 7th district, accepted his re-election Tuesday night at the Richmond Marriott Hotel West in downtown Richmond. (Duncan Phillips/The Collegian)
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Kappa wins 2013 Stepping 101 competition

By admin | November 20, 2013

The members of the Kappa Kappa Gamma step team walked away with the $500 prize Friday night at the annual STEPPING 101 competition after winning first place at Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity's event in the Alice Haynes Room. In the "That 70s Show" themed event, the five Panhellenic sororities competed against each other on stage.

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Professor Mufti gives talk about his new book

By admin | November 14, 2013

Nations, like people, build their place in the world by building their stories around themselves, journalism professor Shahan Mufti said last Wednesday during a talk about his new book in Boatwright Memorial Library. With about 30 seats open to the public, a mixed audience of faculty and students listened to Mufti speak about his book that is part of the Muslim Journey Bookshelf. In early 2013, the National Endowment for the Humanities Bridging Cultures Initiative and the American Library Association awarded the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf to the staff at the library and the Office of the Chaplaincy, said Olivia Reinauer, University of Richmond librarian. The grant provided books, online databases and publicity materials for programs focused on Islam.

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A review of Alison Stewart's "First Class"

By Brennen Lutz | November 12, 2013

If readers did not previously know the connection between the inventor of the blood bank, the first African-American Cabinet Member, the first black graduate of the Naval Academy and the first black Army General, then they might be interested in Alison Stewart's new book "First Class." Each of the aforementioned attended Dunbar High School in Washington, D.C., before moving on to their accomplishments.

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International pilgrimages allow students to explore faith

By Renee Ruggeri | November 6, 2013

Traveling abroad is a common experience for University of Richmond students. But not everyone has the opportunity to explore his or her faith in an international setting. The Office of the Chaplaincy has organized pilgrimages to France, Poland and Morocco this year, Craig Kocher, the university chaplain, said.

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Temporary Lincoln exhibit lacks student visitors

By Catherine Sinclair | November 1, 2013

A traveling historical exhibit at University of Richmond Downtown has not been as popular as its organizers had hoped, but the events surrounding it have thrived. The exhibit, "Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War," is a set of large panels that display information and photographs of original documents, such as Civil War-era letters and a draft of Lincoln's first inaugural speech.

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Student governments bringing food trucks to campus

By Katie Evans | November 1, 2013

Imagine coming out of the Gottwald Center for the Sciences after a long morning of studying for finals and heading to Heilman Dining Center for your standard exam snack of cold cereal--instead, when you step out of the building you are greeted by the smell of hamburgers, meatballs and empanadas. Richmond College Student Government Association and Westhampton College Government Association are working to make that scene a reality.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha spreads breast cancer awareness

By Brennan Long | October 30, 2013

"The worst thing you can probably think about as a college student is, 'When can I make time to do this paper?' and not being diagnosed with something as serious as breast cancer," said Jeanine Mowbray, president of University of Richmond's chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. In 2008, a member of AKA received a diagnosis of breast cancer and survived. Monday night, Oct.

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