Office of the President

I came to Richmond four years ago with my wife, Tina, and it was one of the best decisions we have ever made. The University’s breathtaking campus is home to an academically challenging, collaborative community, and the student experience is at the heart of all we do.

At Richmond, world-class teacher-scholars produce rigorous scholarly and creative works while providing students with close personal attention and support. Mentoring relationships and applied learning are hallmarks of our student experience. We promote meaningful engagement with our vibrant city, region, and broader world. And we offer funding through programs like the Richmond Guarantee and EnCompass to ensure that all undergraduates who want to can participate in faculty-mentored research, internships, and study abroad.

We also seek to cultivate a relentlessly welcoming environment where everyone can find community. And we offer many resources, like our dedicated Well-Being Center and our Weinstein Learning Center, to ensure all Spiders can access the support they need to foster their well-being, find balance, and flourish in their studies and their lives.

I am so grateful to be part of our tight-knit community and to see the remarkable achievements of my fellow Spiders. Together, we are making vital contributions to many fields — from business to public health to arts to law — while preparing our students to lead lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in our rapidly evolving world. From when I first set foot on this campus, I couldn’t look away, and I’m sure you’ll feel the same. I encourage you to visit and attend a speaker series, performances at our Modlin Center for the Arts, or home games for our 17 Division 1 teams.

Go Spiders!

Kevin F. Hallock
President
Distinguished University Professor of Economics