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University of Richmond Biology Professor Melinda A. Yang Receives NSF CAREER Award, Nearly $1 Million For Genomics Research
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (310+ words) University of Richmond University of Richmond Biology Professor Melinda A. Yang Receives NSF CAREER Award, Nearly $1 Million For Genomics Research UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND " Melinda A. Yang, a biology professor at the University of Richmond, has received a National Science Foundation CAREER award…...
Two Recent University of Richmond Graduates Awarded Prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (374+ words) UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND " Two recent University of Richmond graduates have received competitive National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships to support their research in graduate school. The prestigious NSF graduate fellowship provides three years of financial support to outstanding graduate students…...
University of Richmond Announces $10 Million Lead Gift to Create Lacrosse Facility for Spider Athletics
1+ week, 6+ day ago (281+ words) Donation from UR alums Paul and Anne-Marie Queally will further fuel momentum of men's and women's lacrosse teams. UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND " University of Richmond alums Paul and Anne-Marie Queally have donated $10 million to support Spider Athletics. This lead gift will…...
Four Recent University of Richmond Graduates Receive Fulbright Grants
3+ week, 1+ day ago (370+ words) UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND " Four University of Richmond graduates have accepted Fulbright grants for the 202627 academic year. The Fulbright Program, which is sponsored by the U. S. government, is designed to increase mutual understanding between the U. S. and other countries through educational exchange. Grants…...
Five University of Richmond Graduates Awarded Scholarships to Study at Oxford
4+ week, 1+ hour ago (485+ words) UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND " Five recent graduates from the University of Richmond's Jepson School of Leadership Studies have been awarded full scholarships to pursue master's programs at the University of Oxford. Philanthropists Robert S. Jepson Jr. and Alice Andrews Jepson created the…...
University of Richmond Announces New Robins School of Business Dean
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (289+ words) Stacie Petter, an experienced academic leader, scholar, and educator, will join the UR community in August. UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND " Stacie Petter, who currently serves as acting dean of the School of Business at Wake Forest University and Peter C. Brockway Chair…...
University of Richmond Professor Caitlin Giustiniano Awarded National Fellowship for Russian Language Education
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (124+ words) UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND " Caitlin Giustiniano, a Russian studies professor at the University of Richmond, has been awarded a fellowship by the American Councils for International Education. "I'm grateful to the American Councils for International Education for their support of my…...
$6 Million Gift to the University of Richmond Will Support Expansion of the Wilton Center
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (261+ words) UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND " UR alums and longtime generous benefactors Carole and Marcus Weinstein will donate $6 million to the University of Richmond to support the expansion of the Wilton Center. The E. Carlton Wilton Center for Interfaith Campus Ministries provides space and…...
Eight University of Richmond Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (191+ words) UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND " Eight University of Richmond students have been offered Gilman Scholarships to support their study abroad experiences. The Gilman Scholarship Program is an initiative of the U. S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. "Students gain valuable…...
University of Richmond Seniors Head to Leading Companies and Top Graduate Schools Around the World
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (211+ words) Weekend ceremonies May 9 and 10 celebrate more than 1, 000 graduates. UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND " The University of Richmond will award more than 1, 000 degrees during Commencement ceremonies on May 9 and 10." The University expects to award the following degrees: Note: The data above is current…...