
5th
among 196 economics departments at liberal arts colleges based on research publications
3
majors offered with a STEM designation
25
full-time Economics faculty
Feature Stories

Student Experience
Richmond business student's analytical skills never strike out
This mathematical economics and accounting double major's knack for numbers helps enhance the Spider baseball team's on-field performance.

Entrepreneurship
When college gets delicious
Jimmy James, ’25, takes you inside as 16 students come together to create, develop, and launch a brand-new product and company their senior year.

Alumni
Meet the Richmond alum who won gold at the 2025 Para Climbing National Championships
Isabel Benvenuti is not one to rest on her laurels. The 2018 UR graduate already has her sights set on the next prize.

Victory beyond borders
A team of four students wins global business case competition.