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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.

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We see a commodity originating in over 50 countries, with 25 million farmers producing 120 million bags a year that are consumed by 60 percent of the nation, generating $90 billion. Other people see a cup of coffee.

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Faculty & Staff Highlights

  • Ashley Austin awarded research award by American Institute of CPAs
    Ashley Austin awarded research award by American Institute of CPAs

    Assistant professor of accounting focuses research on blockchain technology.
  • International Programs Associate Dean named to IES Abroad Curriculum Committee
    International Programs Associate Dean named to IES Abroad Curriculum Committee

    Tom Cosse will serve a three-year term for the Institute for the International Education of Students Abroad Curriculum Committee, which reviews all of the syllabi that are taught by IES faculty around the world. 
  • Accounting Professor awarded Foundation for Audit Research Grant
    Accounting Professor awarded Foundation for Audit Research Grant

    Marshall Geiger, CSX Chair in Management and Accounting, was awarded a grant from the Foundation for Audit Research in the Netherlands to review the global academic literature on auditor reporting on financially distressed companies in order to identify best practices and areas in need of further research.
  • Governor's Administration Appointee
    Governor's Administration Appointee Nancy Bagranoff, dean of the Robins School, was named to Governor Northam's Advisory Council on Revenue Estimates.
     
  • Changing Face of Retail
    Changing Face of Retail

    With bankruptcy news from two major retailers -- Toys R Us and Sears -- brick and mortar retail continues to face challenges while online and pop-up shops soar. Finance professor and retail expert Tom Arnold can discuss the changes we’ve seen in 2018 and trends for the upcoming holiday shopping season.
  • #MeToo Movement
    #MeToo Movement Multiple harassment and assault allegations were filed against powerful men, including Supreme Court judge Brett Kavanaugh, actor Kevin Spacey, and news anchor Tom Brokaw. Psychology professor Scott Allison, one of the editors of Leadership and Sexuality: Power, Principles, and Processes, can provide comments about the #MeToo movement.
  • Foreign Policy & Trade War
    Foreign Policy & Trade War

    From the first North Korea-United States Summit to President Trump’s meeting with Putin to the U.S.-China Trade War, 2018 produced several major meetings and events related to foreign policy. Political science and international studies professor Stephen Long, is available to discuss these and other foreign policy-related stories.
  • Money Magazine names UR in Top 10 Colleges for Business Majors University of Richmond ranked 6th on the list for best colleges for business majors. The article highlighted the signature program Q-camp, which provides programming outside of the classroom focused on networking and being competitive for top jobs. 
  • Dean Named Co-Chair of the Business Accreditation Task Force (BATF)
    Dean Named Co-Chair of the Business Accreditation Task Force (BATF)

    Bagranoff will co-chair the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business' effort to re-imagine business accreditation. 
  • UR Advising Excellence Award
    UR Advising Excellence Award

    Laura Thompson, assistant dean for undergraduate student services, was awarded the Advising Excellence Award by The Academic Advising Resource Center. 

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Central Virginia CEOs maintain positive outlook on sales and hiring for the next six months
Central Virginia CEOs maintain positive outlook on sales and hiring for the next six months
January 8, 2019
The Robins School of Business collaborates with the VACEO on this quarterly survey on economic outlook to gague executives' outlook.
For startups, a great team is just as important as a great idea, says partner in Google Ventures
For startups, a great team is just as important as a great idea, says partner in Google Ventures
October 29, 2018
Rick Clau of GV (Google Ventures) spoke to the business school as part of the Robins Executive Speaker Series, and is covered in this Richmond Times-Dispatch article.
Sears Chapter 11 bankruptcy: Three New Jersey stores on list, but all may be at risk
Sears Chapter 11 bankruptcy: Three New Jersey stores on list, but all may be at risk
October 18, 2018
Tom Arnold, professor of finance, comments on the retail giant declaring bankruptcy in this Daily Record piece.
The 10 Best Colleges for Business Majors - and How Much New Grads Make
The 10 Best Colleges for Business Majors - and How Much New Grads Make
October 17, 2018
The University of Richmond's Robins School of Business was named by Money among "10 best colleges for business majors." This article, which appeared in Time, highlights Q-camp, which sets up undergrads with programming outside of the classroom to learn about networking, competing for top jobs, and more.
Survey shows Richmond-area CEOs not so worried about tariffs, expect improving sales and hiring
Survey shows Richmond-area CEOs not so worried about tariffs, expect improving sales and hiring
October 16, 2018
Randy Raggio, associate dean at the Robins School and administrator of the quarterly survey, comments on the results in this Richmond Times-Dispatch piece.
This is how to fix your 3 biggest problems with your coworkers
This is how to fix your 3 biggest problems with your coworkers
October 9, 2018
Kevin Cruz, assistant professor of management, contributes to this article from Fast Company on how to boost collaboration and productivity with your coworkers.

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.