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UR Announces Transformative Solar Agreement

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A New Eco-Corridor is Coming to Campus

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UR Faculty and Students Raise and Release Monarch Butterflies
As part of an international conservation effort to protect the declining monarch population, University of Richmond students have been raising, tagging, and releasing monarch butterflies.
University of Richmond to Host Panel Discussion About Environmental Justice and Pipelines Debate
The University of Richmond’s Department of Geography and the Environment is hosting a panel discussion focusing on environmental justice Oct. 2 in the Carole Weinstein International Center Commons.
University of Richmond Faculty and Staff Rescue Tens of Thousands of Bees from Downed Tree Following Monday's Tornadoes
As a result of the storms across the region Sept. 17, a large tree filled with bees fell across Towana Road near the University of Richmond campus.
Setting the Standard for Sustainability; New Spider Solar Project Puts University of Richmond on Fast Track to Carbon Neutrality
The University of Richmond plans to purchase renewable energy from a large Virginia solar installation. The move makes UR the first institution of higher education in the southeast to match 100 percent of its electricity needs with solar energy.
Chelsea Eareckson, '19
Ever since her childhood on the beaches of the Jersey shore, Chelsea Eareckson, ’19, has loved the ocean. Today, as climate change threatens the fragile balance of many of the ocean’s ecosystems, Eareckson, a double major in leadership studies and biology, is on a mission to help restore the ocean and promote conservation.
UR installs pollinator garden during National Pollinator Week
Jennifer Sevin, a visiting lecturer in biology, and her students are teaming up with Kirstin Berben, biology laboratories manager and one of UR’s beekeepers, to create a pollinator garden during National Pollinator Week.
'Bee Student' Beer Collaboration
Collaboration doesn’t always have a flavor. But Bee Student, a collaboration between Three Notch’d RVA Collab House and the University of Richmond, boasts a smooth, creamy body and bold flavor from dark roasted oats, lactose, and honey.
UR professors receive NSF support for rock pools research
University of Richmond biology professor Kristine Grayson has received a $20,000 Research Opportunity Award grant from the National Science Foundation for a collaborative project on understanding species diversity in rock pool communities in the James River.
Three Notch'd RVA Collab House releases Bee Student beer in collaboration with UR
On June 14, Three Notch’d RVA Collab House releases Bee Student, a honey bourbon-barrel imperial milk stout brewed in collaboration with the University of Richmond.
Three UR students awarded Critical Language Scholarships
Three University of Richmond students have been awarded U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarships to study foreign languages overseas this summer.
UR biology professor receives fellowship to explore ways to safely gather important scientific information in conflict zones
Peter Smallwood, associate professor of biology at the University of Richmond has received a Jefferson Science Fellowship with the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Turn trash to treasure this Saturday at UR's annual Big Yard Sale
The University of Richmond’s annual Big Yard Sale takes over the turf at Robins Stadium this Saturday, May 19, from 8 a.m. to noon. The sale will offer thousands of gently-used items donated by students during move-out week including small household appliances, clothing, books and more.
Grazing goats to launch new environmental stewardship project at the University of Richmond
The University of Richmond will welcome a herd of kids this spring to its campus.
University of Richmond awarded $75,000 grant to develop comprehensive energy conservation management plan
The University of Richmond has received a $75,000 grant from the Jessie Ball duPont Fund to further improve energy conversation efforts.
Cristina Peters, '18
Cristina Peters, '18, will exhibit her photos as part of the 2018 Student Symposium.

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This morning our interns shared some coffee with faculty of Maryland, Puryear, and Richmond halls and talked to them about Rethink Waste!!
Up next is intern Amanda!
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