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April 16, 2013
Virginia Native Plant Society names Redbud as 2013 Wildflower of the Year
The Redbud (Cercis canadensis), a shrub or small tree found throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, has been named Wildflower of the Year for 2013 by the Virginia Native Plant Society (VNPS).
April 12, 2013
Robins School - VACEO survey finds overall economic outlook index up from previous three quarters
The first quarter 2013 CEO Economic Outlook survey by University of Richmond’s Robins School of Business and the Virginia Council of CEOs finds the overall outlook index of top executives has increased, compared to the three previous quarters.
Manuella Meyer named Larson Fellow to conduct research at Library of Congress
Manuella Meyer, assistant professor of history at the University of Richmond, has been appointed a Larson Fellow in the John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress.
April 11, 2013
Six teams advance to finals of Entrepreneurship Club's Business Pitch Competition; winner receives $3,500
Six University of Richmond student teams have advanced to the April 15 finals in the Entrepreneurship Club’s Business Pitch Competition for budding entrepreneurs.
Six University of Richmond student teams have advanced to the April 15 finals in the Entrepreneurship Club’s Business Pitch Competition for budding entrepreneurs.
April 10, 2013
Robins School of Business maintains AACSB accreditation for business and accounting
The Robins School of Business at the University of Richmond has maintained accreditation of its business and accounting programs by AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
April 4, 2013
Virginia Lawyers Media selects Robins School Dean Nancy Bagranoff as an 'Influential Woman' of 2013
Virginia Lawyers Media has selected Nancy Bagranoff, dean of the Robins School of Business at the University of Richmond, as an “Influential Woman of Virginia” for 2013.
Virginia Lawyers Media has selected Nancy Bagranoff, dean of the Robins School of Business at the University of Richmond, as an “Influential Woman of Virginia” for 2013.
Senior Sherzel Smith wins $10,000 Projects for Peace award to assist two villages in Ghana
The Projects for Peace competition has awarded a $10,000 grant to Sherzel Smith, a University of Richmond senior from the Bahamas, to help revitalize community farms and provide health services in two villages in Ghana.
The Projects for Peace competition has awarded a $10,000 grant to Sherzel Smith, a University of Richmond senior from the Bahamas, to help revitalize community farms and provide health services in two villages in Ghana.
Former Czech Republic president Václav Klaus to discuss the economic crisis and Hayek influence April 12
Václav Klaus, the former president of the Czech Republic, will speak about challenges of the 2008-09 financial crisis April 12, 5:30 p.m., at University of Richmond’s Camp Concert Hall.
Václav Klaus, the former president of the Czech Republic, will speak about challenges of the 2008-09 financial crisis April 12, 5:30 p.m., at University of Richmond’s Camp Concert Hall.
Former Duke University president Nan Keohane to speak about leadership types April 15
Nannerl (Nan) Keohane, former president of Duke University and Wellesley College, will speak on types of leadership April 15, 7 p.m., at the University of Richmond’s Jepson Alumni Center.
March 28, 2013
Alaskan composer John Luther Adams to bring "Inuksuit" to campus; 99 percussionists will perform
Alaskan composer John Luther Adams will bring his monumental, ecological “Inuksuit” to the University of Richmond April 21 in commemoration of Earth Day. Written for 99 percussionists, “Inuksuit” is designed for outdoor performance.