Health studies professor Nigel James recently received a national award from the American Public Health Association for his research on breast cancer screening.
Asphalt and roadway work will be performed behind Pitt Field at the entrance of lot R54 over Thanksgiving week. Be aware of the current "no parking" signage in this location and make sure vehicles are moved prior to Nov. 21. Avoid these spaces until signage is removed on Nov. 28.
Parking lot W94, located in front of the 486 UFA apartments, will be closed for a construction project the week of Thanksgiving break, Nov. 23–28. Vehicles normally parked in this lot should be relocated to parking lot W93. Any vehicle left in the lot will be moved at the owner's expense.
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—The Princeton Review (2024)Jeremy Drummond, associate professor of art, presents his latest film, Monument at Mykonos Biennale and 37th Girona Film Festival and as an Official Selection at CineSalon Experimental Film Festival, Centre Film Festival 2025 and RPM25/Revolutions Per Minute Film Festival. Monument was also selected for the Best of RPM25 program. Drummond presented the film at XV ENCUENTRO PARA CINÉFAGOS and UFF - Underground Film Festival, where it won Best Video Art Award at both festivals. Drummond received the First Place Award in Classic Experimental Film at the Denver Underground Film Festival. See the full list of screenings.
Nigel James, assistant professor of health studies, was awarded the 2025 American Public Health Association Cancer Forum Global Health Award for “Transforming Detection: Assessing the Impact of Task Shifting in Nurse-Led Breast Cancer Screening in Rural Ghana.” James received the highest award in the global health category.
James J. Broomall, professor of history and William Binford Vest Chair in History, was invited to serve on the American Civil War Museum’s Historian Advisory Council, a standing body that advises on initiatives and projects to ensure the museum remains a leading resource on the American Civil War and its legacies.
Laura Knouse, professor of psychology, published “Bridging the Gap: Digital CBT for Adults Managing ADHD Challenges” in the Journal of Attention Disorders.
Jennifer Bowie, professor of political science, published the 13th edition of the book Judicial Process in America.
Writing for The Conversation, Volha Chykina, assistant professor of leadership studies, and colleagues cite research that shows rising threats to academic freedom have a chilling effect on scientific research.
David Wilkins, professor of leadership studies, served on the 2025 Native American Cultural Celebration History Panel on Nov. 12 at the University of Mary Washington.
Rhiannon Graybill, Marcus M. and Carole M. Weinstein & Gilbert M. and Fannie S. Rosenthal Chair of Jewish Studies, published the book Ruth: Themes and Issues in Biblical Studies.
Allison Brenning, teaching faculty of education, received the 2024 Henrico Police Athletic League (PAL) Significant Contributor Award. The award honors her partnership with the Henrico PAL after-school program at Dumbarton Elementary, where she coaches and supports University of Richmond students providing literacy and math instruction to elementary students.
Eric Lee, gardener team leader, plants tulips in Gumenick Quadrangle — part of the 17,000 bulbs that will bring color to campus in the spring.
Stephanie Dupaul, vice president for enrollment management, is quoted.
Chemistry professor Kelling Donald authored this piece.
Madeline Nathe, a registered dietitian and adjunct instructor in health studies, is quoted.
A translation of Jenny Erpenbeck’s Things That Disappear by German professor Kurt Beals is reviewed.
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