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November 22, 2011
Newly-appointed staff member appreciates the encouraging and welcoming atmosphere of the Robins School of Business and looks forward to seeing how her position might evolve
Professional brings 10+ years of Higher Education administration experience to the University and wants to be visible as a resource for all business students
Accounting graduate thrives on interacting with clients as Federal Tax Senior Associate at KPMG, LLP
Former Robins School student was attracted to the beauty of the University of Richmond’s campus, but found a home and purpose as an accounting major in the Robins School of Business
Mini MBA program helps Media Director at Dominion Power take on a role as a story-teller of his organization's commitment and values
The 14-week test-drive of The Richmond MBA program allows media executive to build a basic business foundation around a busy schedule
November 17, 2011
Distinguished Writer in Residence uses life experience and literature to teach writng
Award-winning author Honor Moore is on campus as the Department of English's distinguished writer in residence for the fall 2011 semester.
November 15, 2011
Seven students spend fall break learning how to rest
The Office of the Chaplaincy’s Fall Retreat, a component of the pilgrimage program, teaches students how to sit in quiet meditation and look for their purpose in life.
Civic Fellow combines academic interests in geography and international studies by researching Latin American mapping
Do green-mapping projects increase sustainability in Latin America? Burhans Civic Fellow Alex Purdy, ’12, sought to answer that question during her summer internship with Green Map System.
November 10, 2011
Ceremony marks the start of a new academic journey for Jepson School's largest class to date
The Jepson School of Leadership Studies welcomes new students each year at Prelude, the ceremony by which they are formally inducted into the program.
November 4, 2011
Alumnus travels the world as a "rapid responder" with Pfizer, Inc.
In 2011 alone, Steven Sorrells, '99, traveled to Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Mumbai, Bogota, Caracas, Istanbul and Brussels as the director of strategy & commercial solutions in Pfizer's Emerging Markets Business Unit.
November 3, 2011
Alumna is promoted to supervisor of Fleet Systems and Specifications at Dominion Power
Former Richmond MBA student still draws upon knowledge learned in graduate classes to help give her an edge at work
Student from Tsinghua University in China views The Richmond MBA as helpful in preparing him to start his own business
Telecommunications executive enjoys studying business in the United States and interacting with his professional peers