A topographical map made in 1901 of Westhampton Park, which is now the University of Richmond campus, notes the words "grave yard" to the east of Westhampton pond. UR was aware of the cemetery ...

The University of Richmond announced Monday that it has removed from six buildings the names of people who supported slavery and racial segregation, including its 19th-century founding president.

A topographical map made in 1901 of Westhampton Park, which is now the University of Richmond campus, notes the words "grave yard" to the east of Westhampton pond. UR was aware of the cemetery ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmonders will now be able to explore the often-forgotten history of the Barton Heights cemeteries thanks to a new digital map project created by a local community group.

University of Richmond trustees shifted course after an uproar over an earlier decision to keep on two campus buildings the names of historical figures with ties to slavery and segregation.