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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. They learn from teacher-scholars in intimate classes. Equipped with 21st century skills, our students become world-ready graduates who are exhilarated by the global marketplace and enthusiastic about making an impact.

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Alumni connection provides students opportunity to consult with Hamilton Beach Brands on Latin America business possibilities
The course split the students into two groups exploring opportunities in four different countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.
Finding Marvel characters, automating tasks, live translation: all part of a Robins computer programming course
“I learned way more than I ever thought would be possible in a semester,” said Bobby Piluso, ’19.
Marketing strategy course wins Google grant for local nonprofit
This year, Sara Hanson, assistant professor of marketing, decided to give the students a real shot at making a difference for two local companies, by having them carry out their proposed strategies over the course of the semester.
Richmond professor survives climbing accident, brings experience to the classroom
In January 2018, DeJarnette was running his own rock climbing company, about to start a new consulting project with CapTech, and gearing up to teach MBA students about leadership and foresight. Then, everything changed.
MBA alumni friendship expands across continents
While in the program, she met her two best friends, Sam Chin and Adam Tate, GB’14. Since graduating, they have traveled to Spain, Morocco, and Peru together.
The Richmond MBA teams with VACEOs for second Future-Proofing Your Career event
The 2019 theme focused on the importance of mentoring and connected RVA women through roundtable discussions facilitated by VACEO members and sponsors.
Marketing students win big in conferences, scholarships
The executive board of the University of Richmond chapter of the American Marketing Association (URAMA) traveled to New Orleans, La. For the AMA International Collegiate Conference this month, competing in the marketing strategy competition.
Alumna joins Latin America marketing team at BlackRock
“I never would have imagined myself at a financial firm. But there’s been so much that I’ve been able to do here and leverage what I learned at the business school,” said Joanna Herrera, ’15.
Dean dedicates EY Innovation Lab at the Robins School of Business
The iLab, which opened in fall of 2017, was constructed as an environment to inspire Robins students to explore new ideas and foster innovation and collaboration.
Sarah Olivia Hipwell, '19
Entrepreneur parlays lessons learned from leadership studies and marketing majors into start-up business.
Amanda Russell, '07, on breaking down barriers every step of the way
She's a serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker, brand ambassador, and creator of a groundbreaking new marketing curriculum and book series focused on the power of influence.
Strategic Marketing students consulting for two RVA companies
The course, specifically for seniors concentrating in marketing, integrates learning from prior courses through hands-on application.
Financially independent alumnus retires at 35
Imagine what you could do if you didn’t have to work. For Brad Barrett, ’01, that dream is a reality.
Meet Susan Quinn, a Richmond MBA Super Mentor
“When people know that you care deeply, relationships form, and last,” Quinn said.
Morgan Owdom, GB'18, Capstone Project helps Mid-Atlantic Energy prepare for severe weather
“I’ve always been good with numbers,” Owdom said. “I knew I wanted to pursue an analytical topic with my project.”

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Faculty & Staff Highlights

  • Tom Cosse appointed to the EQUAA International Peer Review Team
    Tom Cosse appointed to the EQUAA International Peer Review Team EQUAA (Education Quality Accreditation Agency) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization base in Lima, Peru.  It is an international accreditor focused on increasing the academic quality of the business programs of schools, institutes, careers, colleges, universities and other educational units of Latin America and the world. 
  • Robins School named in Money Magazine's Top 10

    Money Magazine named the Robins School #6 in its ranking of best colleges for business majors for the second year in a row.
  • 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.
  • 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.