
Pillars Impact Report
Pillars: A Report on the Impact of Giving
Pillars is a new annual report dedicated to the impact of philanthropy at the University of Richmond. This first issue 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.
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Conducting Hands-on Research
Weinstein chairholder engages students in international research.

January 19, 2023
Embracing Diverse Viewpoints
A generous Pauley Family Foundation grant supports academic programming at the Gary L. McDowell Institute.

January 19, 2023
Investing in Our Community
Math-Econ professor champions fundraising outreach during UR Here 2022.

January 19, 2023
Absurdly Inventive
Bench Top Innovations alumni build on success of launching their own snack brand.

December 15, 2022
Dedication to Wellness
Donor support funds opening of comprehensive Well-Being Center.

November 15, 2022
Learning to FLI
First-generation and limited-income students find common ground through Spiders FLI.

September 28, 2022
Building a Legacy
Betty Gustafson Scholarship supports generations of student-athletes.

August 29, 2022
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Childhood cancer survivor conducts research at the hospital that treated him
Ben Pearson was diagnosed with leukemia when he was 6 years old. This summer he studied with one of the doctors who helped him overcome it.

August 25, 2022
Every Gift Matters
Ivana Marshall, ’17, shares her time and resources to advance the Spider community.

May 23, 2022
From Nepal to Richmond
A generous gift made a Richmond education a reality for Keshav Jha, ’22.

February 23, 2022
A Spider for Life
Jaide Hinds-Clarke, ’20, supports Spider Athletics as staff member, donor, and industry volunteer.

November 22, 2021
Making A Difference
Brent Clark, '97, created the Fleming Scholarship to help deserving Spiders like Isaac Lee, '24.

March 25, 2021
Paying It Forward
A passion for women's studies inspired Kimberly Ford Moon, W'83, to create a student scholarship.