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At the Robins School, business isn’t just a subject. It’s what we live and breathe. Our students have their fingers on the pulse of our constantly changing world, but their foundations are in the broad perspectives of the liberal arts. We're the Robins School of Business, and we're open for business enthusiasts.

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We see a fiber that has been produced for 7,000 years that today accounts for 400,000 U.S. jobs and an annual global production of 25 million tons — and that 39 percent of consumers are wearing right now. Other people see a T-shirt.

Open for Business Enthusiasts!

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Robins School hosts seventh annual Virginia Accounting Research Conference
Seven representatives gave research presentations, including two PhD students.
Profile: Ryann Lofchie, GB'07, CEO, Frontier Project
Since her graduation from The Richmond MBA in 2007, Ryann Lofchie has skyrocketed to become CEO of The Frontier Project, and put the company on the map.
MBA Alumni Society Golf Tournament 2018
In the days before The Richmond MBA 2018 Commencement, the alumni society took the opportunity to celebrate current students and alumni with their annual golf tournament.
The Richmond MBA: Year in Review
It was a banner year for The Richmond MBA! We hosted original programming and welcomed so many new faces, that we wanted to share a rundown of everything we accomplished this year.
Unique programming, student experiences drive Robins School re-accreditation
In April 2018, the Robins School of Business received its confirmation of reaccreditation from The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Reflections from the C-Suite Stage
For 2017-18, we decided to pursue executives from the largest and best-known companies in the hope of raising the school’s profile and bringing fresh, new perspectives to campus.
Students consult for Brink's on expansion to Latin America in final project
Robins School students in the Doing Business in Latin America course served as consultants for Brink’s, a Fortune 1000 cash management company headquartered in Henrico County.
Accounting Students Learn Through Hands-On Experience
UR Downtown serves as one of MetroCASH’s 15 tax sites across the region, and 70 University of Richmond students served as volunteers.
Robins team wins first place in Quinnipiac G.A.M.E. Forum finance competition
At the end of March, three Robins School students competed in the Quinnipiac G.A.M.E. Forum in New York and beat nearly 50 other schools for first prize.
Students establish women in business club
Camilla Cabot, ’18, and Rachael Overland, ’19, wanted to give women more opportunities in the business school, so they started their own club, Women in Business.
Entrepreneurship minor, Startup Virginia providing new opportunities for Richmond students
Giving students opportunities to feed their passions and start their own businesses is a major priority of the Robins School.
Future-Proofing Your Career offers networking, growth opportunity for women in RVA
The Richmond MBA collaborated with the Virginia Council of CEOs this month to jumpstart career conversations for women in RVA.
New morning class and data analytics track inspire MBA students
A 5:30 a.m. wake up call isn’t ideal for most people, but for 10 Richmond MBA students, it’s become the best part of their week.
Maria Vennikov, '19, creates cost-cutting algorithm for recruiting company during international internship
Before studying abroad, Maria Vennikov, ’19, decided to extend her international experience to an internship at Excel Recruitment, a retail recruiting company in Dublin, Ireland.
Alumnus and family take around the country road trip
Ever wanted to drop everything and take a trip? Or quit your job and spend more time with your family? One Robins School alumnus did just that, and says it’s the best decision he ever made.

Faculty & Staff Highlights

  • Robins School Dean Named Co-Chair of the Business Accreditation Task Force (BATF)
    Robins School Dean Named Co-Chair of the Business Accreditation Task Force (BATF)

    Dean Nancy Bagranoff will co-chair the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business' BATF program, which will re-imagine business accreditation. 
  • Fellowship will fund UR professor's project
    Fellowship will fund UR professor's project

    Monika Kukar-Kinney, professor of marketing at the Robins School, was awarded a Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges Mednick Memorial Fellowship, which will help her examine and compare consumer digital piracy behavior in the U.S. and Slovenia.
  • Laura Thompson receives University of Richmond Advising Excellence Award
    Laura Thompson receives University of Richmond Advising Excellence Award

    The Academic Advising Resource Center honored Laura Thompson, the Robins School's assistant dean for undergraduate student services, as the recipient of the Advising Excellence Award for her outstanding advising work with students. 
  • Robins School receives accreditation extension
    Robins School receives accreditation extension

    The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business granted the business school an extension of accreditation after a complete review of the school's operations and curriculum, affirming the school's pursuit of excellence and continuous improvement throughout the business programs.
  • UR Highlights Executives in Residence

    John Adams, former CEO of the Martin Agency, said he has found great joy in serving as an Executive in Residence and mentor for students in the business school.
  • Professor Chairs Academy for Global Business Advancement Conference
    Professor Chairs Academy for Global Business Advancement Conference

    AGBA provides a global platform aimed at assisting academics, scholars, professionals, officials, entrepreneurs and consultants of emerging countries. Dana Lascu, professor of marketing, chaired the 3-day intensive conference in Kenya with attendees from across the world.
  • Journal of Business Ethics recognizes management professor
    The Journal of Business Ethics awarded Judith Schrempf-Stirling, assoc. professor of management, for her research on human rights and management studies. 
  • Nancy Bagranoff appointed to the board of directors for TowneBank
    Nancy Bagranoff appointed to the board of directors for TowneBank

    Dean Nancy Bagranoff will serve on TowneBank's board of directors. TowneBank operates 37 offices and is one of the largest banks headquartered in Virginia.
  • "Doubting Discounts" research is awarded grant

    The Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges awarded Jeff Carlson, assistant professor of marketing, a grant to fund research on consumers' perception of price discounts.
  • Marketing professor receives grant from the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges
    Marketing professor receives grant from the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges

    Sara Hanson, assistant professor of marketing, received a grant that will fund research she is completing with Monika Kukar-Kinney on consumer coupon sharing.

Dean's Book Club: Make it Stick

The Robins School of Business hosts two signature speaker series designed to bring together students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members for conversations on current business issues.