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Hajizada's activism began at Richmond, father says

By Stephanie Rice | July 16, 2009

Adnan Hajizada, recently arrested for what friends said was his open criticism of the Azerbaijani government, learned how to be a democratic activist while a University of Richmond student, his father told The Collegian. Adnan Hajizada, 26, was involved in political groups, including Young Democrats, before he graduated from Richmond in 2005 as a political science major. His father, Hikmet Hajizada, said he had not been able to see his son since the arrest.

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'05 alum, activist arrested in Azerbaijan, possibly over government criticism

By Stephanie Rice | July 15, 2009

A 2005 University of Richmond graduate, Adnan Hajizada, has been arrested, detained and apparently beaten in Azerbaijan after he and a fellow activist posted video critical of the nation's government, according to e-mails and media reports. Authorities arrested Hajizada, 26, and fellow activist Emin Milli, 30, in the capital city of Baku last week after two men confronted them while they were dining with friends.

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Chaplain search down to two candidates, O'Dwyer Randall's future role unclear

By Dan Petty | June 29, 2009

President Edward Ayers said late Monday that the search for a permanent chaplain to the University of Richmond has been narrowed to two candidates, neither of whom are Acting Chaplain Kate O'Dwyer Randall, an announcement that casts uncertainty on the future role of one of the university's most revered and visible leaders. O'Dwyer Randall was not among those who applied for the position and declined to explain her reasons on the record.

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Northwestern prof declines b-school dean position

By Dan Petty | May 18, 2009

A Richmond alumnus and professor from Northwestern University who on Friday was offered the dean's position at the Robins School of Business has declined because of financial considerations. That's according to an e-mail today to faculty and staff from Steve Allred, University of Richmond provost and vice president for academic affairs. The professor, Henry N.

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Transcript: Rick Klau's commencement address to 2009 law school graduates

By admin | May 15, 2009

Thank you, Dean Douglas. I'm honored to be here, and I want to thank the students for the invitation to join all of you today. When I showed up at Richmond Law, I had no idea where I'd be after graduation -- the thought that I'd end up at one of the world's most influential technology companies was furthest from my mind.

Members of a graduating class of T.C. Williams School of Law students observe commencement proceedings.
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Google exec tells law school grads to be innovative in legal profession

By Emily Baltz | May 15, 2009

A 1996 T.C. Williams School of Law alumnus advised Saturday's 155 graduates to be innovative in the quickly changing legal profession. The alumnus, Rick Klau, who is the business product manager for Blogger at Google Inc., told graduates that the Internet was changing the legal profession by giving people immediate access to information.

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Photo Gallery: Westhampton Lake Candlelight Ceremony

By Leigh Donahue | May 13, 2009

University of Richmond seniors gathered Saturday night around Westhampton Lake for a candlelight ceremony, which included musical performances, student speaker Abigail Cohen and a fireworks display. Contact staff photographer Leigh Donahue at leigh.donahue@richmond.edu and photographer Dan Petty at dan.petty@richmond.edu.

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Despite swine flu spread in Va., commencement to continue as planned

By Kimberly Leonard | May 7, 2009

PDF Map May 7, 4:58 p.m. -- A University of Richmond student who had developed flu-like symptoms last week has tested negative for all strains of influenza, including H1N1, according to an e-mail from the university communications office. The student is recovering well, and university officials continued to assure the community ahead of Saturday and Sunday's commencement ceremonies that there is no cause for alarm on campus.

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Early graduates pass on paying extra $25,000

By Brittany Taylor | April 23, 2009

As finals loom and the economy continues to nosedive, some students are questioning whether another spring at the University of Richmond is worth the roughly $25,000 price tag. "Tuition is a lot here," junior Kathleen Lietzau said.

Peter Swisher who is currently a UR Law professorwill receive a 2009 lifetime achievement award from the Virginia State Bar Family Law Section.
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Student, professor receive law honors

By Laurie Guilmartin | April 23, 2009

A student and a professor from the University of Richmond's T.C. Williams School of Law received honors from the Virginia State Bar this week for their achievements. The Virginia State Bar's 2009 Oliver White Hill Student Pro Bono Award was presented to Miriam Sincell, a third-year law student.

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