Academic and Research Computing Support

The University of Richmond aspires to provide an unparalleled academic environment that offers endless possibilities for learning and engagement. Technology is a significant part of that teaching, learning, and research environment. Information Services supports the computing and multimedia resources in 170 classrooms and computer labs across campus. We also support dozens of servers and high-performance computing (HPC) environments in support of the University's academic mission.

Our support includes:

  • Support for more than 200 software applications on classroom and lab computers (Windows, Mac, and Linux). In addition to our standard software, faculty may request specialized software for their classrooms.
  • A virtual computer lab for students and faculty to access UR software from their own computers, on or off campus.
  • The Blackboard learning management system (LMS)
  • Help Desk: real-time classroom support - there is a phone in every classroom
  • Support for multimedia in 170 classrooms and computer labs
  • Event video recording
  • Support for Panopto, a video platform for lecture capture, editing, uploading, and dual-screen video
  • Support for Zoom, an online meeting environment
  • Support for Box, the institutional file storage & sharing platform
  • Storage consultations for specialized storage needs
  • High-performance computing consultation & support
  • On-premises server support
  • WiFi and wired networks in academic, administrative, and housing spaces, as well as WiFi in most outdoor locations on our 350-acre campus

Information Services collaborates with departments across campus to provide specialized support: