Cyclists race in the 2010 UCI Road World Championships in Melbourne, Australia. The University of Richmond will host the marquee race in the 2015 Worlds, the Men's Elite Road Race. Photo courtesy of Tom Moreillon.

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University of Richmond partners with Richmond 2015, will host start of championship bike race

By Charlie Broaddus | June 27, 2015

The University of Richmond has partnered with Richmond 2015, the organizer of the UCI Road World Championships, and will host the official start of the Men's Elite Road Race, the University announced on June 26. The UCI Road World Championships -- Worlds, for short -- is a nine-day cycling event featuring more than 1,000 of the world's best cyclists from more than 70 countries.

While working at Penn State, Rob Andrejewski became one with nature -- literally -- when a bird decided his head would make a nice resting spot. Photo courtesy of Jeremy Bean.

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Green spiders rejoice: Richmond appoints its first Director of Sustainability

By Maria Eugenia Fernandez | May 13, 2015

Rob Andrejewski hopes to engage students and faculty across departments as he becomes Richmond's first Director of Sustainability.

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University of Richmond hosts graduation this weekend

By Jesse Siebentritt | May 8, 2015

University of Richmond is set to host graduation this weekend, celebrating the accomplishments of 727 students in the Class of 2015.

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Richmond offers nearly $1.7 million for summer internships

By Carney Judge | April 24, 2015

University of Richmond's 2015 summer internship funding nears a total amount around $1.7 million as Richmond Guarantee takes hold.

The Outlander jumped the median, ran through a fence and hit the front of a home across, according to reports. Photo courtesy of Richmond Police Department.

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Man charged with manslaughter for role in crash that killed UR faculty member

By Helaine Ridilla | April 16, 2015

University of Richmond faculty member, Elizabeth B. Pryor, was killed on Grove Avenue in a fatal car crash Monday afternoon.

A screen shot from the video of a civilian who captured the Slager shooting the fleeing Scott. Courtesy of The Lad Buzz/Creative Commons.

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Richmond students honor Walter Scott

By Jack Nicholson | April 15, 2015

Students and faculty gathered in The Forum Wednesday to commemorate Walter Scott, a black male who was shot in the back and killed by a white police officer in North Charleston, South Carolina, April 4.

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Complete Results: 2015 Campus Attitudes on Sexual Assault

By The Collegian | April 15, 2015

Alyssa Boisvert's photo "Limitless," which she took at Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand.

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Office of International Education caps off year with annual International Celebration

By Jack Nicholson | April 15, 2015

The Office of International Education awards two deserving students at its annual International Celebration.

President Ayers has radio experience, seen here at Back Story Radio.

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Salute to Dr. Ayers invitation promotes Dr. "DJ" Ayers

By Holly Speck | April 15, 2015

Students are invited to attend the “Salute to Dr. Ayers” this Saturday night at Crenshaw Field.

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Police Report: 04/13/15

April 13, 2015

University of Richmond Police Report: April 6, 2015 - April 13, 2015 Dating Violence A Westhampton college student and a Richmond college student were reported to the URPD for dating violence on Friday, April 10, 2015.

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University of Richmond prepares for annual Pig Roast

By Brooke Harty | April 10, 2015

On Saturday, Campus will be swarming with Lilly Pulitzer dresses and pastel bow ties, a clear indication that Pig Roast weekend has arrived at Richmond.

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Pig Roast arrests often come from attention-drawing students

By Jack Nicholson | April 10, 2015

Students are encouraged to bring their IDs to Pig Roast this weekend even though the check-in system is not new.

"Be 22. Live Hard. That doesn't mean getting drunk every weekend, it means discovering who you are and doing amazing things whenever you can because you won't be young forever" outgoing president Ed Ayers advised.

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Ayers addresses both controversial and humorous topics at the President's Forum

By Mariam Eatedali | April 9, 2015

President Ayers leaves Richmond students with informative and entertaining answers, but he also leaves students with valuable advice.

The Springfield School in Richmond, Virginia. Courtesy of Morgan Riley/Creative Commons

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Teach For America pulls out of Richmond public schools

By Caroline Utz | April 8, 2015

Teach For America will no longer be coming to Richmond Public Schools for the coming 2015-2016 school year.

Students gathered in the University Forum to support victims of sexual assault.

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University hosts take back the night

By Annie Blanc | April 8, 2015

Take Back the Night was held in the forum last night and continues to seek an end to all forms of sexual violence.

As it stands now, SAE will not be able to host an event at its lodge for this weekend's Pig Roast.

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SAE suspended while national headquarters conducts investigation

By Jack Nicholson | April 8, 2015

An SAE alumni commission moved for possible sanctions, which SAE headquarters approved, but no final decisions have been reached.

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Varsity tennis players react to forest fire

By Holly Speck | April 8, 2015

On Thursday evening, an athlete saw steadily growing flames. The team responded quickly to the treat of the fire.

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SAE appoints new president amidst a legal investigation

By Jack Nicholson | April 7, 2015

Sigma Alpha Epsilon's Virginia Tau chapter has a new president, but he declined to comment on any circumstances surrounding the change.

Sarah Brunet Hall currently houses the Center for Sexual Assault Prevention and Response.

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Richmond accepts lowest number of first-year students in five years

By Lindsay Schneider | April 7, 2015

With only 800 spots in the freshman class, University of Richmond offered fewer undergraduate admissions compared to years passed.

Outgoing president Edward L. Ayers. Photo by Evan McKay.

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Ayers to answer questions at President's Forum

By Helaine Ridilla | April 7, 2015

University of Richmond’s Mortar Board Chapter will be holding the Presidents Forum at 7 p.m. on Wednesday.

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University of Richmond partners with Richmond 2015, will host start of championship bike race

Green spiders rejoice: Richmond appoints its first Director of Sustainability

University of Richmond hosts graduation this weekend

Richmond offers nearly $1.7 million for summer internships

Man charged with manslaughter for role in crash that killed UR faculty member

Richmond students honor Walter Scott

Complete Results: 2015 Campus Attitudes on Sexual Assault

Office of International Education caps off year with annual International Celebration

Salute to Dr. Ayers invitation promotes Dr. "DJ" Ayers

Police Report: 04/13/15

University of Richmond prepares for annual Pig Roast

Pig Roast arrests often come from attention-drawing students

Ayers addresses both controversial and humorous topics at the President's Forum

Teach For America pulls out of Richmond public schools

University hosts take back the night

SAE suspended while national headquarters conducts investigation

Varsity tennis players react to forest fire

SAE appoints new president amidst a legal investigation

Richmond accepts lowest number of first-year students in five years

Ayers to answer questions at President's Forum

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