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2026-01-10T18:24:13Z

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William "Will" Walker, Jr. (he/him) is an alumnus of the University of Richmond and a former University Innovation Fellow. As a student at the University of Richmond, Will pursued and completed a Bachelor's degree in Leadership Studies, with a minor in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS). He was also one course shy of completing the requirements for a minor in English. As a student leader at the University of Richmond, Will was passionate and vocal about institutional innovation aimed at transforming the university experience for students with underrepresented identities. Evidence of his leadership during this time can be found in the editorials he published in the university's student-run newspaper, as well as in his multiple leadership positions. For example, Will proudly served as the editor-in-chief of Forum Magazine, a resident assistant, a Bonner Scholar, a member of the Richmond College Student Government Association, a student Writing Consultant/Coach, a student-staff member of UR Athletics, and a Peer Mentor through the PAM program.

Since graduating from the University of Richmond in 2021, Will has completed a master of Science degree in education from Indiana University — Bloomington and is now working toward a Doctor of Philosophy degree at the University of Georgia.

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Fellow:Will Walker

2019-10-25T03:21:29Z

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Passionate about education equity and equality, Will Walker, a junior at the University of Richmond explores his passions through a leadership studies and English double major while minoring in gender studies. Will is currently exploring the ways that discrimination and inequality impact marginalized communities in higher education settings. On a typical “academic day” he can be found reading about financial aid policies, admissions criteria, and the social environments of public and private American institutions. Outside of his academic interest, Will also has a passion for creative processes such as writing, photography and digital design. He is the current editor in chief of Forum Magazine, a student publication of the University of Richmond, and he actively writes and designs for a number of other university publications and platforms.

In addition to serving as a Univeristy Innovation Fellow, Will works as a resident assistant and a student intern in the office of undergradate admission. He also serves a senttor for the Richmond College Student Goverment Association at the Uniersity of Richmond. Will inspires others to make and lead change. Active across a varitey of platforms, Will is a servant leader, a scholar and activist. 

'''Related Link'''

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/University_of_Richmond_Student_Priorities University of Richmond Strategic Priorities ]

'''''Team Members '''''

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Bingjie_Li '''Bingjie Liu ] [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Xiaodi_Hu Xiaodi Hu ] [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Kartikey_Sharma Kartikey Sharma]

Fellow:Will Walker

2019-10-25T03:14:07Z

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2019-10-25T03:06:58Z

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Passionate about education equity and equality, Will Walker, a junior at the University of Richmond explores his passions through a leadership studies and English double major while minoring in gender studies. Will is currently exploring the ways that discrimination and inequality impact marginalized communities in higher education settings. On a typical “academic day” he can be found reading about financial aid policies, admissions criteria, and the social environments of public and private American institutions. Outside of his academic interest, Will also has a passion for creative processes such as writing, photography and digital design. He is the current editor in chief of Forum Magazine, a student publication of the University of Richmond, and he actively writes and designs for a number of other university publications and platforms.

In addition to serving as a Univeristy Innovation Fellow, Will works as a resident assistant and a student intern in the office of undergradate admission. He also serves a senttor for the Richmond College Student Goverment Association at the Uniersity of Richmond. Will inspires others to make and lead change. Active across a varitey of platforms, Will is a servant leader, a scholar and activist.

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2019-10-22T04:58:41Z

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2019-10-22T03:15:56Z

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Passionate about education equity and equality, Will Walker, a junior at the University of Richmond, explores his passions through a leadership studies and English double major while minoring in gender studies. Will is currently exploring the ways that discrimination and inequality impact marginalized communities in higher education settings. On a typical “academic day” he can be found reading about financial aid policies, admissions criteria, and the social environments of public and private American institutions. Outside of his academic interest, Will also has a passion for creative processes such as writing, photography and digital design. He is the current editor in chief of Forum Magazine, a student publication of the University of Richmond, and he actively writes and designs for a number of other university publications and platforms. In addition to the University Innovations Fellows Program, Will, is actively involved on-campus as a resident assistant, an intern for the office of undergraduate admission, and a communications associate for the school of arts of sciences.

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2019-10-22T03:14:23Z

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Passionate about education equity and equality, Will Walker, a junior at the University of Richmond, explores his passions through a leadership studies and English double major while minoring in gender studies. Will is currently exploring the ways that discrimination and inequality impact marginalized communities in higher education settings. On a typical “academic day” he can be found reading about financial aid policies, admissions criteria, and the social environments of public and private American institutions. Outside of his academic interest, Will also has a passion for creative processes such as writing, photography and digital design. He is the current editor in chief of Forum Magazine, a student publication of the University of Richmond, and he actively writes and designs for a number of other university publications and platforms. In addition to the University Innovations Fellows Program, Will, is actively involved on-campus as a resident assistant, an intern for the office of undergraduate admission, and a communications associate for the school of arts of sciences.

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2019-10-22T03:14:14Z

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Passionate about education equity and equality, Will Walker, a junior at the University of Richmond, explores his passions through a leadership studies and English double major while minoring in gender studies. Will is currently exploring the ways that discrimination and inequality impact marginalized communities in higher education settings. On a typical “academic day” he can be found reading about financial aid policies, admissions criteria, and the social environments of public and private American institutions. Outside of his academic interest, Will also has a passion for creative processes such as writing, photography and digital design. He is the current editor in chief of Forum Magazine, a student publication of the University of Richmond, and he actively writes and designs for a number of other university publications and platforms. In addition to the University Innovations Fellows Program, Will, is actively involved on-campus as a resident assistant, an intern for the office of undergraduate admission, and a communications associate for the school of arts of sciences.

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2019-10-22T03:13:54Z

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2019-10-22T03:13:12Z

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2019-10-22T03:10:04Z

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2019-10-22T02:56:33Z

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2019-10-22T02:48:32Z

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School:University of Richmond

2019-09-26T20:57:27Z

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'''Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship:''''' '''''Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship: ''' '''Actively supporting the university technology transfer function: ''' '''Facilitating university-industry collaboration:''' The University of Richmond currently has 2 sustained options that prepare students for long term ventures. The Business Pitch Compeition and the McWick Case Competition provide students with the opportunity to either develop sensible, sound business plan or evaluate a business case. Both opportunities provide students a short term learning experience that aids in skill development. Both projects project monetary prizes, but to our knowledge these prizes are not enough to sustain or kick-start a fullly fleshed out venture. The University of Richmond currently lacks and infastructure that provides seed, venture or capital funding for individaul students ventures outside of academic research. Although a varitey of funds are available for academic research, these funds are typically awarded on the basis of stringent requirements being met and mostly do not appeal to students who posess the interest in developing a long-term business or venture. The University of Richmond does not maintain a technology transfer office of any sort as it does not seem fesaible for the University to operate with limited patents, copyrights, inventions, etc that are a result of University design.   

'''Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts:''' The University of Richmond approaches regional and local innovation and entrepreneurship in very limited ways. Upon review, the University of Richmond offers connections with a variety of regional innovation opportunities and networks such as the Greater Richmond Chamber, The Venture Forum, and Feast RVA. These networks and organizations provide some resources to University of Richmond students, but looking at current student outcomes, it seems that these services and networks are not highly utilized or even highlighted or pointed out to students who might possesses an interest in exploring or developing a startup culture after the completion of the undergraduate studies.

School:University of Richmond

2019-09-26T20:54:45Z

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'''Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship: ''''''Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship: '''Actively supporting the university technology transfer function: '''Facilitating university-industry collaboration:''' The University of Richmond currently has 2 sustained options that prepare students for long term ventures. The Business Pitch Compeition and the McWick Case Competition provide students with the opportunity to either develop sensible, sound business plan or evaluate a business case. Both opportunities provide students a short term learning experience that aids in skill development. Both projects project monetary prizes, but to our knowledge these prizes are not enough to sustain or kick-start a fullly fleshed out venture. The University of Richmond currently lacks and infastructure that provides seed, venture or capital funding for individaul students ventures outside of academic research. Although a varitey of funds are available for academic research, these funds are typically awarded on the basis of stringent requirements being met and mostly do not appeal to students who posess the interest in developing a long-term business or venture. The University of Richmond does not maintain a technology transfer office of any sort as it does not seem fesaible for the University to operate with limited patents, copyrights, inventions, etc that are a result of University design.   

'''Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts:''' The University of Richmond approaches regional and local innovation and entrepreneurship in very limited ways. Upon review, the University of Richmond offers connections with a variety of regional innovation opportunities and networks such as the Greater Richmond Chamber, The Venture Forum, and Feast RVA. These networks and organizations provide some resources to University of Richmond students, but looking at current student outcomes, it seems that these services and networks are not highly utilized or even highlighted or pointed out to students who might possesses an interest in exploring or developing a startup culture after the completion of the undergraduate studies.

School:University of Richmond

2019-09-26T02:22:37Z

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'''Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts:'''
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School:University of Richmond

2019-09-26T02:21:54Z

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