Why Hire Spiders?

About the University of Richmond

The University of Richmond is a nationally ranked liberal arts university offering a unique combination of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts and sciences, business, leadership studies, law and continuing studies. The nation's first school of leadership studies and a top-12 business school enhance a strong liberal arts curriculum.

The university has 3,500 full-time students and a 10:1 student/faculty ratio.  Student-centered teaching, discovery-based learning and a global perspective are the cornerstones of a Richmond education. Students select from more than 100 majors, minors and concentrations.

Our Students are:

• Dynamic leaders - able to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective communicators & critical thinkers who value integrity and a strong work ethic
• Experienced – Richmond emphasizes undergraduate research, internships and experiential learning opportunities
• Internationally focused – 70 percent of Richmond students study abroad
• Committed to community – two thirds of the student body participate in volunteer service
• Geographically diverse – Richmond students are from virtually every state and numerous countries

What Employers are Saying

"Excellent candidates, arrangements and a professional staff."
- Richard Trownsell, Carpenter Company

"The students interviewed were well prepared. It is a pleasure interviewing at U of R. You make recruiting very easy."
- Denise Coyner, State Farm Insurance

"Overall an excellent group of students. I will be bringing several back for further interviews."
- Bill Faulkner, Factset Research Systems

"In comparison to four other universities where I have interviewed, UR is the best."
- Jamie Isenhour, Lever Brothers