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August 27, 2012
Course helps MBA candidates solve real business issues
The Richmond MBA offers Business Analytics course to help excel at professional endeavors.
MBA Alumna stays committed to her community and heritage
Patricia Wescott holds a special position at the Federal Reserve of Richmond and credits The Richmond MBA with helping her get there.
Retiring educator made his mark looking at leadership through the ages
Dr. Tom Wren, a renowned historian, dedicated teacher and inaugural faculty member of the Jepson School, is retiring after the fall semester.
August 20, 2012
University Librarian talks shop, renovations, and his required reading
The new University Librarian tells about falling in love with his profession, what the new Boatwright renovations will mean, and what five books he’d take to a desert isle.
August 17, 2012
Experimenting with energy use in apartments brings UR closer to its goal of carbon neutrality
New solar panels on the 1800 block of the UFAs will give insight into how to install, maintain, and operate solar power on a larger scale across campus.
August 16, 2012
Jepson at Cambridge program solidifies decision to pursue a career in law
Shelly Holland, '14, is spending five weeks studying law at Emmanuel College at Cambridge as part of the Jepson at Cambridge program.
August 15, 2012
Internship forces student to disconnect and learn about life without social media
Kait Walsh leaves social media for three weeks in an attempt to determine how these channels affects the lives of her peers.
Entrepreneurial drive leads alumnus to success
Alumnus thrives on his entrepreneurial spirit to found his company, The BirdDog Group.
Alumna travels the world with luxury watch maker
Sara Rossi represents Jaeger-LeCoultre as a National Sales Trainer, traveling the globe to increase sales of the luxury watch brand in which she has found a great passion.
Student team turns business concept into startup
After winning the Robins School's Business Pitch Competition, these graduates went on to become founders of their own business.