Department of Education

The Department of Education draws students from across disciplines to examine the institution of education and its role in society. Our department also trains teachers to have a strong background in educational theory and practice and to acquire expertise in their chosen academic discipline.

Major & Minor Courses

Feature Stories & News

Five University of Richmond Students Awarded Competitive Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad

Five University of Richmond students have been offered Gilman Scholarships to support their study abroad experiences.

University of Richmond Ranked No. 1 in Study Abroad Participation by Open Doors Report

The University of Richmond is a leader among peer institutions for study abroad programs according to the latest Open Doors Report.

Thanksgiving dinner at University of Richmond

UR Now: Campus Life

Reasons to be thankful on the UR campus

For students who can’t make it home, there’s still a way to share a meal and enjoy the holiday — turkey, stuffing, and all.

An illustration depicting abstracted rivers, landscapes, and map textures from the Amazon, as well as Virginia. They surround an image of Boatwright tower, and cropped portraits of the university's partners in the Amazon and elsewhere.

University of Richmond Magazine

An exchange of ideas

Long-standing community connections built by faculty are often at the heart of amazing opportunities for students.

Faculty Highlights

Brenning receives Henrico PAL Significant Contributor Award

Allison Brenning, teaching faculty of education, received the 2024 Henrico Police Athletic League (PAL) Significant Contributor Award. The award honors her partnership with the Henrico PAL after-school program at Dumbarton Elementary, where she coaches and supports University of Richmond students providing literacy and math instruction to elementary students.

Milby receives Henrico PAL Significant Contributor Award

Tammy Milby, senior teaching faculty of education, received the 2024 Henrico Police Athletic League (PAL) Significant Contributor Award. The award honors her partnership with the Henrico PAL after-school program at Dumbarton Elementary, where she coaches and supports University of Richmond students providing literacy and math instruction to elementary students.

Brenning receives Collaboration for Change Award

Allison Brenning, teaching faculty of education, was awarded the Collaboration for Change Award by the Bonnor Center for Civic Engagement at the eighth annual Engage for Change Awards.

Milby receives Collaboration for Change Award

Tammy Milby, senior teaching faculty of education, was awarded the Collaboration for Change Award by the Bonnor Center for Civic Engagement at the eighth annual Engage for Change Awards.