University of Richmond

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Richmond, United States

A private university located in Richmond, Virginia, offering undergraduate and graduate programs.

CCI Score

50.31

June 12

Latest Event

University Implements Reforms to Address Graduate Stipend Delays

Amid mounting protests by graduate workers over delayed stipend payments, the University of Richmond responded by forming a task force and increasing administrative staff to improve payment processing. This measure comes after union-led lobbying during a Capitol rally on January 17, 2025, and aims to ensure more reliable and timely compensation for graduate employees.

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University of Richmond is currently rated as a Leader.

+45 to +100 CCI Score

Companies in this range actively lead the fight against authoritarianism by rejecting oppressive practices and championing democratic values. They implement robust policies, engage in transparent governance, and drive initiatives that set the standard for corporate responsibility.

Latest Events

JAN

17

2025

University Implements Reforms to Address Graduate Stipend Delays
67.24

Amid mounting protests by graduate workers over delayed stipend payments, the University of Richmond responded by forming a task force and increasing administrative staff to improve payment processing. This measure comes after union-led lobbying during a Capitol rally on January 17, 2025, and aims to ensure more reliable and timely compensation for graduate employees.
+70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

June 12

In response to repeated delays in graduate stipend payments—a key labor rights issue highlighted by union protests—the University of Richmond has initiated internal reforms by establishing a task force and hiring additional administrative staff. This action demonstrates a commitment to addressing long-standing worker grievances and improving labor conditions, aligning with progressive, anti-authoritarian labor practices.

Virginia higher education workers demand legislative action at Capitol rally
JAN

01

2025

University Implements Updated Ethical Procurement Policy
38.26

The University of Richmond has issued a comprehensive procurement policy effective January 1, 2025, outlining ethical procurement practices, competitive bidding, and initiatives to promote supplier diversity and environmental sustainability. The policy underlines fairness and transparency in the use of university funds.
+40

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

June 12

The updated procurement policy reinforces ethical business practices by mandating competitive bidding, prioritizing supplier diversity, and encouraging environmentally preferred purchasing. These measures promote transparency, fairness, and inclusion, aligning with progressive, anti-authoritarian values.

FIN-4403 Procurement Policy
SEP

01

2022

University of Richmond Renames Law School Amid Slave-Owner Legacy Controversy
45.42

The University of Richmond removed the name of donor T. C. Williams, a slave owner, from its law school as part of a new naming policy aimed at aligning campus values with racial justice. The decision, made last fall and publicized in a February 2023 article by Inside Higher Ed, sparked backlash from Williams's descendants who decry the move as a dismissal of their family’s legacy.
+60

Public and Political Behavior

June 12

The decision to remove a law school name honoring a historical slave owner reflects a proactive commitment to anti-racist and progressive values. By implementing a values-based naming policy that rejects legacies connected to slavery, the University of Richmond is taking a clear stand against historical oppression, despite facing backlash from donor descendants.

Law school "denaming" sparks donor debacle