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At the Robins School, business isn’t just a subject. It’s what we live and breathe. Our students have their fingers on the pulse of our constantly changing world, but their foundations are in the broad perspectives of the liberal arts. We're the Robins School of Business, and we're open for business enthusiasts.

Open for Business Enthusiasts!

We see a fiber that has been produced for 7,000 years that today accounts for 400,000 U.S. jobs and an annual global production of 25 million tons — and that 39 percent of consumers are wearing right now. Other people see a T-shirt.

Open for Business Enthusiasts!

We see a commodity originating in over 50 countries, with 25 million farmers producing 120 million bags a year that are consumed by 60 percent of the nation, generating $90 billion. Other people see a cup of coffee.

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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
UR Downtown continues partnership with metroCASH Coalition
Senior gives Bolivian women opportunities for success in new start up
Fabiana Ayala, '17, trains women in entrepreneuring.
Robins students take home trophy in International Business Competition
Students achieve first place for Robins International Business program.
Robins students present market research to UNOS executives for possible expansion
Teams of Robins students in Business in Latin America course present research to UNOS executives.
NIKE executive and UR alumnus meets with Robins students, uses their research for strategy
Maurice King, R'85, reviewed student research on NIKE Golf.
Delta Sigma Pi finds egg-cellent opportunity to give back to RVA
The business fraternity supports community for Easter.
Carney Judge, '17
And the Oscar goes to...
NIKE Teams with Sports Marketing Class for Research, Recommendations
Dr. Adam Marquardt introduces students to real world of sports marketing.
Robins Student Interns with Washington Redskins
Katherine Rockwell, '17, spent summer 2016 on the field.
Robins Senior Redefining Personal Branding
Kelly Power, '17, hosted a branding workshop for current students.
A Peek into the Blogging Industry
Richmond student and alumni share the business side of blogs
Chris Lenox, '18
A sports fanatic finds his place on the courts of UR
Caleb Troy, '18
Tennis athlete mixes business and the arts at Richmond
Luis Davila, '16
Recent graduate and entrepreneur joins startup in Richmond
Francisco Lee, '16
Business school alum helps improve the Disneyland guest experience
Reunion Weekend: Alumni Hall of Fame Induction
Robins School of Business Alumni Hall of Fame recognizes E. Claiborne Robins as inaugural recipient.
Women in Economics
The student perspective on the issue of gender inequality in the field of economics.
Grant Garcia, '06, GB'09
Two-time University of Richmond graduate shares his experience as a member of the alumni ice hockey team.
John Fernandez
The Richmond MBA 2016 Commencement speaker on "Collecting Remarkable People".
Women in Economics
RSB strives to bring awareness to the gender inequality issue in the undergraduate economics major.
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Faculty & Staff Highlights

  • Nancy Bagranoff appointed to the board of directors for TowneBank
    Nancy Bagranoff appointed to the board of directors for TowneBank

    Dean Nancy Bagranoff will serve on TowneBank's board of directors. TowneBank operates 37 offices and is one of the largest banks headquartered in Virginia.
  • "Doubting Discounts" research is awarded grant

    The Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges awarded Jeff Carlson, assistant professor of marketing, a grant to fund research on consumers' perception of price discounts.
  • Marketing professor receives grant from the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges
    Marketing professor receives grant from the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges

    Sara Hanson, assistant professor of marketing, received a grant that will fund research she is completing with Monika Kukar-Kinney on consumer coupon sharing.
  • U.S. News ranks MBA program 33rd in nation
    U.S. News ranks MBA program 33rd in nation The Richmond MBA places 33rd among part-time graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report's annual ranking.
  • Dean Bagranoff elected to AACSB Board
    Dean Bagranoff elected to AACSB Board

    Dean Nancy Bagranoff will serve as a Representative of an Institution from the U.S. on the AACSB's Board of Directors for 2017.
  • Accounting professor awarded grant for study on big data
    Accounting professor awarded grant for study on big data

    Ashley Austin, assistant accounting professor, was awarded a $10,000 grant by the Institute of Fraud Prevention for her study "The Impact of Big Data and Data Analytics on Fighting Fraud."
  • Amit Eynan receives International Education Award
    Amit Eynan receives International Education Award

    Professor of management recognized for exemplary acts of internationalization to benefit UR community and those beyond. 
  • Coughlan appointed to Goodwill's Board of Directors
    Coughlan appointed to Goodwill's Board of Directors

    Assoc. Professor of Management named to Goodwill of Central and Coastal Va.'s Board of Directors.
  • Best Paper Award from the Academy of Business Research

    Tom Arnold, John Earl, Adam Schwartz & Cassandra Marshall received a Best Paper Award from the Academy of Business Research for their paper, “Using “Equivalent Tax Rates’ to Determine Tax Efficient Retirement Investment and Withdrawal.”
  • Pat Macaulay receives outstanding administrative staff award
    Pat Macaulay receives outstanding administrative staff award Macaulay has been with UR for 34 years! 

Dean's Book Club: Make it Stick

for academic quality
of all Robins School of Business undergraduates study abroad
for job placement

The Robins School of Business hosts two signature speaker series designed to bring together students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members for conversations on current business issues.