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Accelerate Richmond is the University of Richmond's institutional campaign to build on the university's momentum by deepening investment in the people, opportunities, and experiences that define a Richmond education. The university's website describes it as a way to "take our university to even greater heights." If you want the official details—goals, priorities, and progress—the campaign's own page on richmond.edu is the place to start.
What the Campaign Is
The University of Richmond describes Accelerate Richmond as "writing Richmond's next chapter." In practical terms, it is a fundraising and investment campaign rather than an academic program or admissions pathway. Its stated purpose is to extend the university's existing strengths rather than introduce a separate curriculum or student service.
The campaign's focus rests on three connected areas:
- People — the faculty, staff, and students who carry out the university's teaching and mentoring mission
- Opportunities — the programs, research, and experiences available to students
- Experiences — the day-to-day student life that shapes a Richmond education
These three areas reflect the university's broader positioning: small class sizes, faculty mentorship, and what it calls "exceptional outcomes."
How It Connects to the Richmond Experience
The campaign is framed as an extension of what the university already emphasizes. According to the university's own description, that includes:
| Element | What the university says |
|---|---|
| Academics | A liberal arts education for students who want to be "curious, big-picture thinkers" |
| Mentorship | World-class faculty mentorship as a standard, not an exception |
| Research | Undergraduate research starting as early as the first year, with faculty mentors and guaranteed funding for summer research fellowships |
| Student life | Clubs, organizations, arts, and athletics |
| Athletics | 17 NCAA Division I varsity sports, plus sport clubs and intramurals |
Accelerate Richmond is presented as deepening investment in these areas—so prospective students and families reading about the campaign are, in effect, reading about the university's stated priorities for the student experience.
Where to Learn More
The university directs readers to a dedicated campaign page: the "Learn about the campaign" link on the Accelerate Richmond section of richmond.edu. That page is the authoritative source for campaign goals, funding priorities, and updates.
For related information, the same site hosts:
- Admission information — the "Apply to Richmond" section covers the admission process and application timing
- Student profile — a look at who makes up the incoming class and how they applied
- Academics and student life — overviews of the liberal arts curriculum and campus involvement
Who This Matters To
- Prospective students and families evaluating whether the university's stated priorities match their own goals
- Alumni and donors who want to understand what the campaign supports before contributing
- Current students and faculty looking for how institutional investment is being framed
If your question is about applying, athletics, or the overall student experience rather than the campaign itself, the university's main site sections on admission, athletics, and academics will be more directly useful.