Pappas publishes book on disorder in the 19th-century French art world
Sara Pappas, associate professor of French and visual culture, published the book Naturalism's Imaginary Museum, French Art, and the Eclectic Nineteenth Century.
Upcoming Courses: Fall 2025
Global Studio & Self-Directed Language Acquisition
The Global Studio is available to help members of the University of Richmond community use technology to enhance language learning and effectively communicate across cultures. We offer a variety of services including placement testing, self-directed language study, and a variety of technology and online resources that are available for student and faculty use.
Languages offered routinely offered through the SDLAP include Persian (Farsi/Dari), modern Hebrew, and Turkish. Students preparing for or returning from study or service abroad may also use the SDLAP to begin or continue the study of a language not included in the University’s regular course offerings. Languages studied through the SDLAP have included Hindi, Bengali, Kannada, Korean, Dutch, and Swedish.
Faculty Highlights
Marsh-Soloway publishes book on Dostoevsky's math themes
Michael Marsh-Soloway, teaching faculty of literatures, languages, and cultures, published The Mathematical Mind of F. M. Dostoevsky: Imaginary Numbers, Non-Euclidean Geometry, and Infinity.
Gao published on the great Chinese famine's impact on trust
Gengsong Gao, associate professor of Chinese studies, published "The long-term impact of the great Chinese famine experiences on trust in the current Chinese government" in the Journal of Chinese Economic and Business Studies.
Delers and Hanaoka named ACS Mellon Academic Leadership Fellows
Olivier Delers, professor of French, and Mimi Hanaoka, associate professor of religious studies, have been named Associated Colleges of the South Mellon Academic Leadership Fellows for 2025–27.
Feature Stories
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Graduating Spiders share their special memories and future plans
Six members of the Class of 2025 reflect on their UR experiences.
Student Experience
A&S students mapped a way to experience the natural beauty at UR
What began as a class project has evolved into an online resource that details outdoor spaces on campus for studying, exercising, meditating, or simply wandering.
Rankings News
University of Richmond Named to Peace Corps’ List of 2025 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities
University of Richmond is ranked No. 5 in the top small schools’ category among Peace Corps’ 2025 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list.
University News
University of Richmond seniors celebrate the past four years and look toward the future
This year’s Commencement ceremony offered the Class of 2025 a time to reflect and embrace change. Speakers emphasized the need to be present and resilient while leading lives of purpose.
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