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Eco-Corridor & Goats on Campus

An Eco-Corridor is coming to campus, and a herd of goats is helping out!Learn More

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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.
UR chemistry professor receives research grant for work relevant to the fields of pharmaceuticals, pesticides and herbicides
University of Richmond professor of chemistry Wade Downey has been awarded an $8,000 summer research grant from Organic Syntheses for a project that could have applications in the fields of pharmaceuticals, pesticides and herbicides.
University of Richmond Law School hosts renowned author to speak on sea level rise and climate change in Virginia and around the world
The University of Richmond School of Law will host author Jeff Goodell in a discussion of his book, “The Water Will Come,” Tuesday, Jan. 30, in the Moot Courtroom.
UR journalism professor Stephen Nash to speak about new book on uncertain future of America's national parks and public lands
As part of the Global Environment Speaker Series, Steve Nash, visiting senior research scholar, will speak on his new book “Grand Canyon for Sale: Public Lands versus Private Interests in the Era of Climate Change.”
University of Richmond student Rylin McGee awarded international Gilman scholarship for study abroad in Russia
University of Richmond junior Rylin McGee, of Rochester, New York, has received a Gilman scholarship.

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How does the LEED gold certified International Center stay cool? Freeze tanks!
#tbt to when we had goats at @urichmond helping out with invasive species removal.
We love all the new signs around campus!
Stop by the UROSE Office Supply Exchange Wednesday August 15 from 12:30-1:30 in Puryear 114 to pick up a new to you pencil sharpener, whiteboard eraser, wireless mouse, or set of acrylic paints!
It requires 95% less energy and water to recycle a can than it does to create a can from new materials (Recycle Across America).
Did you know that faculty or staff in 20 out of UR's 30 departments conduct sustainability research?
Want to have a green move-in?
It was great to get to talk to incoming football players about sustainability on campus today!
Yesterday our campus community gardeners got to take a tour of the @tricycle_urban_ag site downtown on 32nd St.
Ever wonder where all of our LEED certified buildings are on campus?
ETC is now selling @shinevessels reusable tumblers.
50% of the plastic we use, we use just once and throw away.