Joireman awarded at Colloquy
Sandra Joireman, Weinstein Chair of International Studies, received the 2025 Distinguished Scholarship Award from the University of Richmond at Colloquy.
Sigma Iota Rho Celebrates New Members
UR’s honor society chapter for Global Studies inducted 23 members at a lively ceremony in April 2025. Graduating seniors were presented their gold honor cords and membership certificates from Sigma Iota Rho (SIR) Chapter President, Jackson Sandler-Bussey, and Dr. Yvonne Howell, Global Studies Faculty Coordinator.
Upcoming 2025-2026 academic year SIR officers are:
- President, Eric Waligora
- Vice President, Luke Orris
- Treasurer, Tanya Vaniakin
- Secretary, Georgia Wood
Speaker Series
Each year the Department of Geography, Environment, & Sustainability, the Environmental Studies Program, and Global Studies Program partner to bring noteworthy speakers and scholars to Richmond to present lectures related to our global environment. All events are free and open to the public.
Wednesday, October 23, 5 pm, Gottwald Auditorium: Dr. Gary Machlis, University Professor of Environmental Sustainability, Clemson University, "Sustainability of the Forgotten"
Tuesday, November 19, 4:30 pm International Center Commons: Milena Cambronero
Lecturer in Natural Resource Management, The School for Field Studies (SFS), Costa Rica, "Do Costa Rican forest fragments in community-managed water protection areas serve as a refuge for endangered mammals?”
Upcoming Events
Faculty Highlights
Finley-Brook awarded by Bonner Foundation
Mary Finley-Brook, professor of geography, received the Bonnor Foundation From Action to Impact Award for excellence in teaching.
Joireman publishes on Chinese soft power
Sandra F. Joireman, Weinstein Chair of International Studies, published “In the Shadow of the Dragon: Chinese soft power in Central Asia” in International Affairs.
Kahn awarded American Jewish Archives fellowship
Michelle Kahn, associate professor of history, has been awarded a fellowship from the American Jewish Archives for 2025-26 to support research for her book tentatively titled Neo-Nazis in Germany and the United States: An Entangled History of Hate, 1945-2000.
Arts & Sciences Summer Research Fellowships
University of Richmond undergraduates in good standing are eligible for up to $5,000 in funding for one approved summer research or internship experience. UR Summer Fellowships support students in pursuing meaningful, faculty-mentored research or internships that align with their academic and professional goals, in any field and anywhere in the world. These experiences enhance classroom learning, prepare students for top graduate programs, and help them gain valuable professional skills.
Learn More.
Feature Stories
University of Richmond Magazine
Five reasons an alum-supervised internship is the ideal summer
Spiders help Spiders when alumni host current students as interns. Here's how it pays dividends for everyone involved.
UR Now: University News
University recognized as a “Best College” by Princeton Review
Richmond earns high marks for academics and student experience, ranking in the top 10 for classroom experience, career services, health services, and dining.
UR Now: University News
Richmond Class of 2029 will soon arrive on campus
The University welcomes new Spiders who bring special talents, accomplishments, and a community mindset to UR. Meet three first-year students right now.
UR Now: Alumni
UR graduate chronicles her life in graphic novels
Christine Mari Inzer’s award-winning memoir, published by Little, Brown Ink, explores the joys and challenges of studying abroad in Japan.
Resources
Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Contact Us
Mailing address:
Global Studies Program
Carole Weinstein International Center, Room 304
211 Richmond Way
University of Richmond, VA 23173
Phone: (804) 484-1472
Fax: (804) 484-1577
Program Coordinator: Dr. Yvonne Howell
Academic Administrative Coordinator: Lynn Hardwicke