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August 28, 2012
SSIR examines the intersection of health, human rights, and business
A trip to the Dominican Republic sheds light on how a living wage can lead to healthy living — and uncovers a way for UR students to make a change.
School opens fiftieth anniversary year with SPCS Week, September 17-22
The School of Professional and Continuing Studies will open its fiftieth anniversary celebration year with SPCS Week, an opportunity to connect with the School and celebrate its history.
August 27, 2012
Course helps MBA candidates solve real business issues
The Richmond MBA offers Business Analytics course to help excel at professional endeavors.
Passion for industry and international business fuels candidate to look for next challenge
Michalski’s interest in global business is one reason he was drawn to The Richmond MBA.
MBA alum follows his dream to bring craft brewing to Virginia
Alum founds craft brewery with help from lessons learned at The Richmond MBA.
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.