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Parent Giving at Richmond

Parent Giving at Richmond

Spider parents and families are an integral part of the Richmond web. Their support makes the University a better place for current and future students and the broader campus community.

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Spider Parents Give

Parents made a difference in the lives of our students through gifts to the UR Annual Fund, scholarships and financial aid, faculty support, and more.

More than 1,000 parents made a gift during the 2022–23 school year, supporting Spiders with more than $5 million in gifts and commitments.

Ways to give
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Spider Parents Make Connections

Parents give of their time and connections, supporting the Career Services team and opening doors professionally for Spiders by:

Hiring students for internships and jobs; connecting us to recruiting professionals at their places of employment; participating in one of our many career exploration programs, including Spider Shadowing; and sharing industry expertise in areas such as staff training and professional development.

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Spider Parents Lead

Families who make an annual gift of $10,000 or more are honored as members of the President’s Parent Leadership Council.

Collectively in Fiscal Year 2023, PPLC families:

  • committed to fully funding an endowed faculty chair,
  • established seven endowed scholarships, including one in honor of the Class of 2023,
  • and funded the renovation of the Journalism Department digital media lab.
Learn more about Donor Recognition at UR

"We are thrilled with the experience that our son had as a UR undergraduate and enjoyed our involvement as parents and members of the PPLC.

Richmond holds a special place in our hearts, and we look forward to staying connected."

headshot of DEBORAH MITCHELL NAGPAL, P’23, AND AJAY NAGPAL, P’23
DEBORAH MITCHELL NAGPAL, P’23, AND AJAY NAGPAL, P’23
In 2022, Debbie and Ajay Nagpal made a generous commitment to create the Nagpal Family Chair supporting outstanding faculty. Ajay is also a member of the Board of Trustees.

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How Spider Parents Are Making an Impact

Terry Sylvester and her daughters Natalie, Whitney, Hilary, and Carly wear bright colors and stand arm-in-arm, smiling at the camera
May 10, 2021
A Treasured Legacy
For Terry Heilman Sylvester and her daughters Natalie, Whitney, Hilary, and Carly (pictured L to R), continuing the legacy of Dr. E. Bruce Heilman means making it a priority to pay their blessings forward.

Contact Us

Questions about Parent Giving?

Contact Nancy Stansbery, Director of Parent Giving, at nstansbe@richmond.edu or (804) 287-6341.