Department of Biology - School of Arts and Sciences

The Department of Biology offers students the opportunity to study the living world, from biomolecules to ecosystems. Knowledge of biology is critical for addressing current medical, environmental, and social issues in our rapidly changing world.

2018 Student Award Winners

Congratulations to the following student award winners:

Dickinson Award: Ruhin Farsin
Smart Award: McKenzie Murvin, Parr McQueen, Jack Scheutzow, Barbara Fujita

Biology Feature Stories

UR partners with VCU and Friends of East End to unveil new mapping projects in support of reclamation efforts at East End Cemetery

The University of Richmond Bonner Center for Civic Engagement, in partnership with VCU Division of Community Engagement and Friends of East End, will share research and unveil a new digital map that is the culmination of a year-long project supporting the reclamation efforts at East End Cemetery, a historic African-American burial ground in the City of Richmond and Henrico County.

UR biology professor Carrie Wu awarded grants for plant research

University of Richmond biology professor Carrie Wu has received two grant awards for her research related to plant population biology.

Three UR students receive Goldwater Foundation honors

The Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation has awarded honors for science and math excellence to three University of Richmond students.

University of Richmond hosts Science Olympics

As athletes from across the world gather for the Olympic Games in South Korea, back in the U.S. the University of Richmond’s Gottwald Center for the Sciences is hosting the second annual Science Olympics, called “The Gottwald Games.”

University of Richmond is a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars

Three scholars from the University of Richmond were awarded Fulbright grants for 2017-18, the top number in the Bachelor’s institutions category.

The doctor is inIn September, Kandace Peterson McGuire, ’98, returned to the Richmond area to become chief of breast surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University

Art for science's sakeThe persistent beauty of alumna Amanda Kwieraga's scientific vision.

Two University of Richmond professors receive Fulbright awards

University of Richmond biology professor Jory Brinkerhoff and history professor Manuella Meyer have received Fulbright awards to support their research projects.

UR biology professor Malcolm Hill receives NSF award for his research on the impact of Hurricane Irma on marine ecosystems

University of Richmond biology professor Malcolm Hill has been awarded a $49,234 grant from the National Science Foundation for a research project examining the effects of Hurricane Irma on sponge and other invertebrate fauna in shallow marine habitats in Florida.

East End Cemetery Collaboratory

UR faculty and community-based learning fellows Kristine Grayson and Lizzie Baughan launched the East End Cemetery Collaboratory to deepen the University’s connections to the historic African-American cemetery.

Lexie Reimer, '14

Alumna with a love of dance earns doctorate in physical therapy from VCU

University of Richmond biology professor April Hill receives VFIC Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award

University of Richmond biology professor April Hill is the 2017 recipient of the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges’ H. Hiter Harris, Jr. Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award.

She's pro-microbialSome painters choose pastels or oils. Shaina D'Souza, '18, uses microbiology.

UR biology professor Isaac Skromne awarded $340,000 NIH grant for research with zebrafish focused on curing bone diseases

A University of Richmond biology professor’s research with zebrafish explores administering medication directly to bones and allows for exploration of possible solutions for revesing the effects of bone diseases.

UR Science Symposium will showcase student research in the areas of breast cancer, medical math, implicit bias and more

University of Richmond’s annual Science Symposium will be held Sept. 22 in the Gottwald Center for the Sciences. The day will include a panel discussion, a showcase of student research projects and a keynote presentation.

Resources

Gottwald Science Center

Biology Seminar Series

Library Research Guide

Integrated Inclusive Science Program

Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

Office of Sustainability

Laboratory Incident Report Form

Contact Us

Mailing address:
Biology Department, Gottwald Science Center B-100
28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond, VA 23173

Phone: (804) 289-8871
Fax: (804) 289-8233

Department Chair: April Hill
Administrative Coordinator: Carol Esposito
Administrative Coordinator, Pre-Health and Integrative Science: Deatrice Cleaton