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.
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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.
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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.
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Delers named ACS Mellon Academic Leadership Fellow
Olivier Delers, professor of French, has been named Associated Colleges of the South Mellon Academic Leadership Fellow for 2025–27.
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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.
University of Richmond’s Will Iboshi is First UR Student to be Named a Phi Beta Kappa Service Scholar
Junior Will Iboshi has been selected as a Key into Public Service Scholar by the Phi Beta Kappa Society, a recognition for exceptional arts and sciences students pursuing careers in government service.
Student Experience
The Richmond student living a cartographer’s dream
Charlie Gorby uses his map-making skills to make a tangible impact on the Brazilian Cerrado.
Research & Innovation
Over 400 UR students present at the 40th Arts & Sciences Student Symposium
Research, fieldwork and artistic endeavors — this end-of-year event has come a long way since student poster presentations.
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