Alumni Constituency Groups

University of Richmond Black Alumni Network (URBAN)

URBAN elevates the goodwill and intentions of the Alumni Association and the University of Richmond through service, educational programs, and social activities to maintain and ensure the historic legacy of African-American, African and Caribbean students.

2024 - 2026 Executive Committee
  • Zuri Walker, '97 - URBAN Council Chair (will stay on as Immediate Past Chair for '26-'27 academic year) 
  • Andre Chambers, '00 - Council Member overseeing Resources
  • Jamie Gaymon, '99- Council Member overseeing Community
  • Robin Mundle, '85 - Council Member overseeing Engagement
  • Zuri Walker, '97 in collaboration with Alicia Moseley - Council Member overseeing Programming
  • Ed Gates, Jr., '02 - Council Member at Large
  • Tamisha Williams, '06 - Immediate Past Chair (term limit ends at the end of '24-'25 academic year)

Anticipated Calendar of Annual Events
  • August - Happy Hour on August 23, 2024
  • November - Homecoming Tailgate on November 2, 2024
  • November - William & Mary Tailgate on November 23, 2024
  • January - Winter Event (date TBD)
  • February - Black Excellence Gala Pre-Gala Event on Febuary 21, 2025 
  • May - Kente Ceremony on May 2, 2025
  • May/June - Reunion Weekend URBAN Gathering on May 30 or May 31, 2025

LGBTQ+ Spiders

The purpose of the LGBTQ+ Spiders group is to link LGBTQ+ alumni in a supportive community that provides opportunities to network professionally and socially. The group also seeks to support students (current and prospective) and LGBTQ+ programs both on and off campus. Join the mailing list by completing this form.

Questions or ideas? Email lgbtqspiders@richmond.edu.