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Common Ground

Common Ground promotes a thriving, equitable, and fully-participatory University community deeply engaged with the broader social world.

Breaking

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Stories of being trans at Richmond.

Common Ground Features

Miranda Rosenblum, '18
Senior advocates for LBGTQ rights

The System
SSIR course explores society's systems through travel and class projects

Hannah Stein, '18
Sophomore combines focus on inclusion and social responsibility

Victoria Charles, '16
Senior focuses on black student life with a racial history project

Andrew Talbot, '15
Bonner Scholar reflects on the power and importance of listening to others' stories

Josh Young, '17
Gates Scholar finds challenge and fulfillment in campus leadership

Daniel Fairley, '13
Promoting the value of inclusivity and community-building

Spring Break in RVA
From Northside to the East End to a farm in Goochland, UR students explore education and food justice in Richmond

The Laramie Project
The Laramie Project facilitates a yearlong conversation about civil rights and social justice

The Vagina Monologues
Play empowers women and aims to end violence

LGBTQ College Sports Summit
UR hosts first-ever summit to discuss LGBTQ climate for collegiate student-athletes

Chun Li, '15
International student explores disparate academic interests while studying abroad

Wesley Meredith, '15
Junior uses Richmond's diverse offerings to his advantage

Yazmeen Nunez, '14
Senior reflects on finding community and inspiring change at Richmond

Intersections of Identities
WGSS class explores the role of identity in historical narrative preservation

Jah Akande, '13
Student lobbies General Assembly and advocates on campus for LGBTQ rights

Transformation
University's 2013 Black History Month journeys in the footsteps of American ancestors

Erik Lampmann, '14
Junior combines academics and advocacy

Merry the Night
Cultural advisors plan late-night alternatives for weekends

Ted Lewis
Director of LGBTQ life talks about plans for new role at UR

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