Political activist Angela Davis called for demilitarizing the police and weaving the Black and Palestinian solidarity movements in academia at a lecture on Nov. 14.
University of Richmond students from various countries gathered in Tyler Haynes Commons on Nov. 12 with booths representative of their cultural food, dress and dances.
The University of Richmond’s International Education Week for New Zealand begins on Nov. 14 and will celebrate the food, environment, animals and culture of Aotearoa, the Māori-language name for New Zealand.
Students in the University of Richmond Chemistry Department share their research at a conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The University of Richmond's Office of the Chaplaincy has brought back pilgrimages during spring break for students to travel globally after a two-year hiatus from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Debate and Forensics Team was set to compete in Ottawa, Canada, from Oct. 21 to 30. However, the team canceled its appearance because of financial setbacks and a novice team.
The weeks of planning could not have prepared me for the completely different cultural context I would encounter — especially when faced with the sudden passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
With her funeral on Sept. 19, The Collegian reached out to several students to get their perspectives and observations during this historic moment for the monarchy, the United Kingdom and the greater Commonwealth.
Despite ongoing interruptions to travel, 338 University of Richmond students have applied to go overseas next semester.
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.
UR planned events for students remaining on campus, including a Thanksgiving lunch at the Heilman Dining Center on Nov. 24 and a dinner on Nov. 27.
Nicolás Valenzuela, one of the original leaders of Chile’s student-led uprisings that called for democratic reforms, is among the experts who will be visit UR.
The Office of International Education will host a study abroad fair on Sept. 29 at the Forum from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. to highlight more than 75 study abroad programs.
Indonesian culture filled The Westhampton Green at 6 p.m. Tuesday, inviting passersby to the space with traditional food, coffee, music, dance and martial arts.
The Office of International Education is unable to offer some study abroad programs to students in the fall of 2021.
Senior Jessie Bonilla, junior Gabriela Lopez Gutierrez and senior Ana Paula Alvarado, created fundraisers to help people affected by hurricanes Eta and Iota.
The difference between UR tuition and the tuition of study abroad programs or host institutions varies.
Every international student here has a story to tell. I think that everyone should be open to finding out more about different cultures and perspectives.
Now, Tartline plans to study abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico, in the spring with an affiliate, or non-UR-sponsored, program, she said.
There are plenty of ways to explore and learn about other countries rather than physically being there.
