Office of the President

Spider Talks: Astrophysics and Big Data

Astrophysicist Jack Singal is a physics professor whose research focuses on our universe. A major theme of his research is light — both the kinds our eyes can and can’t see.

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USA Today features Crutcher op-ed

Read President Crutcher's op-ed in USA Today about why colleges and universities should tout diversity as a driver of the bottom line more frequently and fervently.Read Story

University of Richmond Update

Read President Crutcher's latest update to the University of Richmond community.Read more

The Strategic Plan: "Forging our Future, Building from Strength"

Under President Crutcher's leadership, the University is embarking on the implementation phase of the strategic plan. Richmond's future will be shaped by the plan's five pillars: academic excellence, access and affordability, thriving and inclusive community, alumni engagement, and stewardship in a changing world.Learn more

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Students learn best not only when they’re challenged to tackle hard questions and engage viewpoints different from their own, but when they’re also taught to have these conversations in thoughtful ways. Institutions of higher education are uniquely positioned to model substantive and civil disagreement.
Dr. Ronald A. Crutcher
speaking at the Global Forum on Higher Education for Diversity, Social Inclusion, and Community: A Democratic Imperative, in Rome, Italy

Recent essays

Academic excellence, in their own words

President Crutcher talks with faculty about the ideas that inspire them.

On listeningThe importance of listening as a strategy for engaging meaningfully with one another. Read More

A better pathUniversities have an important role in how we talk to and differ from each other. Read More

The value propositionSome of my most consequential financial decisions have involved recognizing true value. Read More

On labelsHow others see us can have a profound effect on how we see ourselves. Read More

On selflessnessSelflessness is less about what we do as a society than about who we are. Read More

Videos

Commencement 2018

The University of Richmond’s Class of 2018 is heading to coveted jobs and graduate schools all over the world. But as any alum will tell you, the Spider connection is for life.

Astrophysics and Big Data

Astrophysicist Jack Singal is a physics professor whose research focuses on our universe. A major theme of his research is light — both the kinds our eyes can and can’t see. His work helps us understand all the things that make up the universe.

Writing and Thinking Critically

Joe Essid directs the university's writing center, and writing across the curriculum program. As a scholar, he studies changing patterns of literacy, and how technology alters notions of good writing. He's also the campus beekeeper.

Chemical Biology and Cancer Research

Chemistry professor Julie Pollock is a chemical biologist who focuses on developing programs that advance public health and medical research. Her primary focus is on cancer. Specifically, understanding how cancer develops and progresses. Pollock prides herself on her work with undergraduates, who she involves in every aspect of her research.

Modern U.S. History and Civil Rights

Professor Julian Hayter says today’s students often lack a deep knowledge of the history of the 20th century and the forces that came to define the American City during this time. He uses contemporary issues, such as civil rights and historical monuments, to help students better understand the forces that shape how politics truly operate.

Anti-Corruption Law and the Olympics

The Olympic Games provide a fascinating case study to how various countries address the reality of corruption. Professor Andy Spalding uses the games to help his students better understand the impact and role of anticorruption at the international level.