Daniel Petty

A cluster of six pristine blue lakes tucked into the mountains of Afghanistan’s remote center has tentatively become the war-torn country’s first national park, thanks largely to the work of Peter Smallwood, a University of Richmond biology professor.

RICHMOND, Va. — Sue Murphy was asked to resign as University of Richmond women’s lacrosse coach after athletic department officials discovered a parent-operated fund was supporting the team’s budget, including travel expenses and senior gifts.