Features

On Thursday, October 9, faculty and staff gathered at the Intramural Fields for Fall Fest, an annual employee appreciation event hosted by Human Resources and Health Promotion, partnered with Sports Backers. Fall Fest offered employees a chance to unwind, connect with colleagues, and partake in fun activities.

Open Enrollment for 2026 annual benefits began on Monday, October 27 and will run through Friday, November 7. This year, there have been some important updates to our medical plan provider and utilizing Workday to enroll in benefits.

Stephanie Spera is tracking the shifting seasons and how they influence the timing of the vibrant fall foliage.

Osher instructors reflect on the joy of teaching curious minds — and designing courses just for the fun of it.

From campus labs to fashion exhibits in Paris to meetings with leaders in Malawi, UR professors advance their fields of study and provide the latest findings to their students.

The Jepson School’s inaugural lecture in leadership and the humanities examines the Founding Fathers’ understanding of happiness.

Jepson School professor Christopher von Rueden is named the inaugural Cramer Family Faculty Fellow.

The recently renovated library features new spaces designed to enhance student learning and exploration.

The soulful sounds of the Adrian Duke Project drifted across Millhiser Green as 330 staff and faculty gathered on May 22 for SummUR Sounds, one of the University of Richmond’s annual employee appreciation events. The event offered a chance to step away from daily routines and enjoy an afternoon of live music, great food, and opportunities to connect with colleagues.

Following the departure of students at the end of the academic year, some departments experience a lull, while others desperately need extra hands. The Campus Ops Cross-Utilization Program — or Cross-U — allows staff from departments with a reduced workload to assist those with temporary staffing needs.

University Facilities is vital in maintaining the University’s 90 buildings, spanning 2.8 million square feet and 350 acres of beautiful campus grounds. Every day, the team’s more than 200 members work to ensure campus is safe, well-maintained, and welcoming. The team is also embracing innovative technologies to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and overall campus care.

The University of Richmond has been selected by Cigna Healthcare as a recipient of its 2024 gold-level Healthy Workforce Designation for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and vitality of employees through a workplace well-being program.