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Pillars Impact Report

Pillars: A Report on the Impact of Giving

Pillars is an annual report dedicated to showcasing the impact of philanthropy at the University of Richmond. It illustrates how the generosity of the Spider community carries forward the promise of access and opportunity to the next generation. We hope you are as inspired as we are by these incredible stories.

View the 2025 report

Pillars 2025

Jacob and Justin Airas
Brothers in Science
Inspired by their undergraduate research experiences, a pair of Spider brothers are on the path to earning doctorates.
Mary Kimbrough, '26
Dancing Through Life
With scholarship support, a Spider junior is pursuing her passions for dance and political science.
Senior Legacy Campaign 2025
Building a Culture of Giving

The Class of 2025 achieved a record-breaking Senior Legacy Campaign with 76% class participation and more than $4,500 raised. 

Brenda and Gary McDowell
Honoring a Legacy
Brenda McDowell supports UR’s Gary L. McDowell Institute in honor of her late husband and his lasting impact on Jepson students and faculty.
Rasheeda and Andre Chambers
Supporting a Community of Care

URAA President Rasheeda Chambers, ‘03, and André Chambers, ‘00, give back to support opportunity and belonging for all Spiders. 

UR students attend the Toy Fair in New York City
UR Now: Student Experience
Spiders attend NYC Toy Fair
Richmond students participate in an industry trade show thanks to a $10,000 grant honoring a 1969 alum.

Pillars 2024

Class of 1998 Football team
A Team Effort

The Class of 1998 football team came together to fund an athletic facility enhancement in honor of their former coach, Jim Reid.

SPCS education students
Best in Class
Donor support of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies’ education program is helping to combat the national teacher shortage.
Elena Calvillo and Emma Miller
UR Now: RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Hidden Treasures

Faculty, student discover rare convent art and other gems on research trip to Mexico City.

Pillars 2023

Sophomore Chloe Goode
A Force for Good

Chloe Goode, ’26, was named the inaugural recipient of the Tina Cade Scholarship Fund.

Robins School of Business
UR Now: University News
Paying it forward
A $10 million gift from a Robins School alumnus, who prefers to remain anonymous, will support scholarships for Robins School students.
Lisa B. Resch, C’17, GC’22, at graduation for her master's degree
All in for UR

Nontraditional double alumna gives back to the place she calls home.

aerial view of westhampton lake
UR Now: UNIVERSITY NEWS
Supporting future Spiders

A grateful alumnus donates $500,000 to the scholarship fund he benefited from as a student.

Pillars 2022

ivana-marshall-promo
Every Gift Matters

Ivana Marshall, ’17, shares her time and resources to advance the Spider community.   

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Learning to FLI
First-generation and limited-income students find common ground through Spiders FLI.
Jaide posing in their graduation cap and Richmond t-shirt.
A Spider for Life
Jaide Hinds-Clarke, ’20, supports Spider Athletics as staff member, donor, and industry volunteer.
Brent Clark.
Making A Difference

Brent Clark, '97, created the Fleming Scholarship to help deserving Spiders like Isaac Lee, '24.

Kim Moon, a Westhampton College alum, smiles at the camera
Paying It Forward
A passion for women's studies inspired Kimberly Ford Moon, W'83, to create a student scholarship.