Feature Stories

January 26, 2012

Kevin Heffernan, GB '07, helped recruit U.S. Air Force Academy grad, Matthew Gallagher, to The Richmond MBA and then couldn't help but hire him three times over
Graduate students share military background and core values in leadership positions at the General Electric affiliated security producer, Morpho Detection

Despite graduating amid the historic economic collapse of 2008, Oxford University MBA graduates Paul Watson and Paul Trible, team up to fill a void in the men's apparel market and end up turning a profit
Sherwood Bowditch, GB ’07, forged a connection between two up-and-coming entrepreneurs and The Richmond MBA’s Capstone program in which two MBA students offered much-needed consulting services to the start-up

European-educated professor brings research on business ethics to life in the classroom at the Robins School of Business
Recent doctoral graduate is eager to discuss real-world corporate ethical cases with Richmond MBA students who possess their own business and corporate experience

Administrative support staff member finds her place in the University of Richmond community and enjoys working closely with students
Former Martin Agency senior operations assistant brings flare to The Richmond MBA and Robins School Executive Education events and programs

Joana Arrizabalaga Azkarate, MBA Exchange Student

Visiting student from Spain is impressed with flexibility of professors and curriculum in the MBA program
Student says she will be selective in choosing a job after her experience in The Richmond MBA

Junior learns what it takes to build programs from the ground up
Mentoring a third grader through Big Brother Big Sisters inspires Peter Valavanis and the junior class president’s cabinet to support city schools.

January 19, 2012

WILL program models effective community-based learning
Richmond faculty, students, and community partners present at the National Women’s Studies Association Conference in Atlanta.

January 18, 2012

Mario Lipari, '13, chose UR for the business school, but found a way to continue his love of lacrosse
Mario Lipari, ’13, started playing lacrosse in the third grade, but didn’t think he’d continue high-level playing at college. The school's varsity club team gave him the opportunity.

January 17, 2012

Partners in the Arts Governance Committee chair reflects on her life as an educator

As a lifelong educator, Dr. Dale Kalkofen is utilizing her past educational experiences in her position as chair of the Partners in the Arts Governance Committee.

January 16, 2012