University of Richmond Magazine
Food for thought
A new fruit orchard and food forest are taking shape in UR’s eco-corridor, continuing to expand one of campus’ most distinctive learning spaces.
34
courses incorporate sustainability-related content
42%
of faculty and staff participate in the Rethink Workway Waste initiative
27
faculty engage in sustainability-related research
Sustainability is now a business imperative, essential to managing risk, unlocking innovation, and driving long-term value. At the Robins School, we are committed to preparing students who understand that leading responsibly means thinking beyond short-term gains. Our curriculum and co-curricular initiatives equip future leaders to navigate complexity, create resilient organizations, and make a lasting, positive impact in the world.
Mickey Quiñones
Dean, Business, the University of Richmond
Feature Stories
University of Richmond Wins First Place for Recycling Efforts in National Campus Race to Zero Waste Competition
The University of Richmond has placed first in the Campus Race to Zero Waste competition in the GameDay Basketball per capita recycling category.
UR Now: University News
UR community gathers to plant and care for an edible landscape
Everything from apple and peach trees to herbs and echinacea will be available at the Orchard and Food Forest, created to enhance biodiversity and provide educational opportunities.
University of Richmond’s Director of Sustainability Rob Andrejewski Receives Inaugural AASHE Fellows Award
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education has named Rob Andrejewski, director of sustainability, as a recipient of the inaugural Fellows Award.