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May 27, 2011
The Richmond MBA Alumni Society Update
Wrap-up of this year's annual golf tournament supporting Junior Achievement of Central Virginia
MBA graduate moves home to the Republic of Panama for a career in construction management and consulting
Ian Dillon MBA ’10 reflects on how The Richmond MBA increased his overall professional confidence
May 24, 2011
Students explore the city's roots along the James River
In Geography of the James River Watershed, Todd Lookingbill is giving students a firsthand look at how the river impacts Richmond residents.
On the fast track to law school for the young and ambitious
Entering the University of Richmond School of Continuing Studies at age 19 is by no means typical. Then again, Jimmy Nickerson has already proven to many that his academic and professional passions are far from typical.
Professor creates new living-learning community for first-year women
Building on the University's strengths in international studies and living-learning programs, Dr. Lidia Radi created a new program for first-year women that pairs the study of women in historical texts with the development of leadership skills for today's world.
May 23, 2011
Student organization coordinates events and meetings centered around innovative thinking and the exchange of ideas
One of the group’s signature events, the Business Pitch Competition, took place on campus this month in the Robins School of Business
May 22, 2011
Q Camp and a marketing internship during her sophomore year lead to a dream summer position with a pharmaceutical advertising agency
Business student to gain real-world experience in marketing through summer internship with Centron
Full-year international student reflects on his time at the University and encourages his peers to get involved on campus
The Robins School of Business provides outlet for international student to pursue interests through the Business Pitch competition and a teaching assistant opportunity.
Sophomore student concentrating in marketing is awarded the Richmond Chapter of the American Marketing Association's Robert R. Barber Endowment Fund Scholarship
Being proactive and utilizing resources like the Career Development Center help business major find his desired career field and land two internships all before his junior year.
May 16, 2011
UR golf graduates vie for a spot on the LPGA Tour
Christina Gray and Jillian Fraccola spent the last four years as teammates on the UR women’s golf team. Now they’re looking to each other for support as they try to join the LPGA Tour.