Student Scholars
Eight University of Richmond Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
Eight University of Richmond students have been offered Gilman Scholarships to support their study abroad experiences.
100%
of URISE students enroll in additional science courses after SMART or IQS
92%
of IQS students become STEM majors
100%
of SMART students complete course and conduct summer research
Feature Stories
UR Now: STUDENT EXPERIENCE
A&S Student Symposium showcases undergraduate research
With 400+ presenters across 30 disciplines, the annual University of Richmond event transforms campus into a forum for discovery, creativity, and collaboration.
UR Now: STUDENT EXPERIENCE
University of Richmond professors bring learning into the residence halls
Faculty in Residence host events and build relationships that connect academic and residential life.
Rankings News
University of Richmond Ranked by Peace Corps as 2026 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities
University of Richmond is ranked No. 10 among small-sized schools on the Peace Corps’ 2026 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list.
Faculty Highlights
Carpenter-Swanson and students publish on how zebrafish models uncover hidden comorbidities in pediatric epilepsy
Colleen Carpenter-Swanson, assistant professor of biology, published “Employing zebrafish to understand genetic drivers of epilepsy-related comorbid behaviors” in Frontiers in Pharmacology along with Kharma Hall, '24, and Olivia Beatty, '24.
Carpenter-Swanson named to Index of Inspiring Black Scientists
Colleen Carpenter-Swanson, assistant professor of biology, was named to the Wiley Index of Inspiring Black Scientists. The Index is a public database, created by scholars and Wiley, showcasing inspiring Black scientists from diverse backgrounds for education, collaboration, and networking.
Torres, Jones, and students publish on how lungs react to smoke
Marcella Torres, teaching faculty of mathematics, and Shannon Jones, senior teaching faculty of biology, along with students Aamy Bakry, '24, and Emma Brashear, '27, published "Development of a mathematical model of the innate immune response to inhaled toxicants" in the Journal of Theoretical Biology.
Carpenter-Swanson and students publish on antiseizure effects in zebrafish
Colleen Carpenter-Swanson, assistant professor of biology, along with students, Audrey Breckenridge, '25, Sanskriti Basnyat, '26, and Eva Fitch, '25, published “Validating the antiseizure effects of vitexin and related flavone glycosides in zebrafish” in Frontiers in Pharmacology.
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Contact Us
Mailing address:
Integrated Inclusive Science Program
Gottwald Science Center B-100
138 UR Drive
University of Richmond, VA 23173
Phone: (804) 289-8228
Integrated Inclusive Science Program Coordinator: Dr. Shannon Jones
Academic Administrative Specialist: Emily Phaup
SMART Course Coordinator: Dr. Carol Parish
URISE Program Coordinator: Dr. Shannon Jones