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Tag: Ryland Hall
News Roundup
University of Richmond Faculty Vote “No Confidence” in Board Rector Paul Queally
The majority of voting University of Richmond faculty say they have “no confidence” in UR Board Rector Paul Queally’s ability to lead the school, 8 News reported. Almost 87% of faculty want Queally to step down. These developments began with the ongoing controversy at UR over the names of two campus buildings, Ryland and Mitchell-Freeman […]
April 14, 2021
African-American
University of Richmond Board Suspends Decision to Keep Controversial Names of Two Campus Buildings
The University of Richmond’s board of trustees has decided to “suspend” its recent controversial decision to keep the names of slavery and segregation-tied historical figures on two campus buildings, The Washington Post reported. The board’s action came after a weeks-long uproar at the school. On Monday Apr. 5, the board released a statement to the […]
April 6, 2021
African-American
University of Richmond Receives Backlash Over Decision to Keep Building Names of School Leaders Connected to Slavery and Segregation
The University of Richmond is being criticized by some students, faculty and staff over its decision to keep the names of former school leaders, who have connections to slavery and segregation, on two campus buildings, WTVR reported. The two buildings in question are Ryland Hall and Freeman Hall. Former rector Douglas Southall Freeman was a […]
March 25, 2021
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