University of Richmond Hosts MLK Celebration
The University of Richmond’s 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration will be held on January 20.
Community-Based Learning
Community-based learning can include a variety of modes, including volunteering, collaborative projects, clinical education, and study trips. Many community-based learning courses at the University of Richmond center around larger initiatives, including the Eco-Corridor on campus and the restoration of African American cemeteries across Richmond.
New Knowledge for the Public Good
Community-engaged research engages faculty and community stakeholders in meaningful research together and is published both in disciplinary journals and in journals dedicated to community engagement.
Resources for Community-Based Learning Students
Community-based learning succeeds when students further their own learning through experience and reflection and give valuable information or service to the community partner.
Rethink Waste helps offices transition away from deskside bins
Shared waste bins are reducing landfill waste, cutting plastic use, and transforming how campus thinks about everyday sustainability.
Nonprofit studies chair Andrew Schoeneman accepts position at UVA; Grant Rissler named incoming program chair
Dr. Grant Rissler has been named chair of the Nonprofit Studies program at the University of Richmond School of Professional and Continuing Studies effective Jan. 9, 2026. He takes on the role following the departure of Dr. Andrew Schoeneman, who accepted a position at the University of Virginia.
SPCS Faculty Update
Faculty promotions, awards announced during spring SPCS faculty meeting
Faculty in the School of Professional & Continuing Studies celebrated promotion announcements and service awards during the annual awards ceremony held during the spring faculty meeting on January 8, 2026.
UR Now: RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Lessons in resilience at the University of Richmond
Kelly Lambert’s research on brain neuroplasticity led to an unexpected connection with the survivor of a high-profile kidnapping featured on NBC's Dateline.
UR Now: RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Lessons in resilience at the University of Richmond
Kelly Lambert’s research on brain neuroplasticity led to an unexpected connection with the survivor of a high-profile kidnapping featured on NBC's Dateline.