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April 17, 2013
State Department official, first female African American justice on Va. Supreme Court and UR president will speak at 2013 commencement ceremonies
A State Department senior advisor fighting human trafficking, the first African American female justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia, and a leading historian of the American South will give the addresses at the three ceremonies comprising the University of Richmond’s 183rd Commencement May 11-12.
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).
David Hale named vice president for business and finance and treasurer; will assume duties July 29
David B. Hale, a senior financial executive with more than 25 years of professional experience in higher education and the private sector, will join the University of Richmond as vice president for business and finance and treasurer.
Senior Andrew Thomas wins Congress-Bundestag fellowship to work, study in Germany for a year
Andrew Thomas, a University of Richmond senior from Lancaster, Pa., has received a Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals fellowship for 2013-14.
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
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.
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.