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UR receives well-being award from Insight Into Academia

The University of Richmond recently received the 2025 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award from Insight Into Academia magazine, which recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering a culture of mental wellness and well-being for students, faculty, and staff.

Volunteers instructed on Westhampton Lake clean-up

Natural Areas Steward Joseph Day (left) and Rethink Waste Coordinator Jacob Sequeira (right) guided volunteers in cleaning Westhampton Lake’s banks in September. Students, staff, and faculty removed fishing line, tennis balls, bottles, and other litter to help protect the area’s plants and wildlife.

Unveiling of the new Center for Global Engagement sign

The unveiling of its new sign marks the official renaming of the Office of International Education to the Center for Global Engagement. The new name better reflects the office’s mission and broad range of global engagements and relationships.

Pileated Woodpecker

A Pileated Woodpecker makes a rare appearance by Westhampton Lake.

spider web on truck
President Hallock’s truck: Spider-approved and naturally branded.
(photograph by President Kevin F. Hallock)
University Communications is proud to share that “When you give to Richmond, UR Here” won a bronze 2025 Telly Award! Created in partnership with Annual Giving, the video captures the everyday moments that shape the student experience — from sunrise to sunset.
flower spider
"Even in landscaping, we like to celebrate ourselves being Spiders."
—Michael Torquato, manager of landscape services
a goat
A herd of goats returned to clear overgrown vegetation along UR’s Eco-Corridor in October.
white water rafters
These new Spiders got a lesson in rising to a challenge courtesy of the James River as part of Outdoor Adventure Richmond.