Speaking his mind
Civil liberties activist defends free speech as critical in the quest for knowledge.
The Jepson Leadership Forum
The 2024-25 Jepson Leadership Forum presents E Pluribus Unum? The Divisions Testing American Democracy. We invite scholars and experts to discuss how division and polarization affect American democracy. Together, we will explore how and why divisions have manifested historically and currently in the United States, focusing on their impact on justice, education, politics, culture, technology, and class. Are division and the struggle to find common ground making us stronger or tearing us apart? Join us as we search for answers to this and other questions.
A Faculty of Experts
Jepson faculty help students hone their leadership skills. They also hold prominent places in national and international media, providing insightful opinions and expert views on leadership and issues of the day.
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Alumni Who Lead
Graduates leave Richmond with knowledge of leadership frameworks and with the critical thinking and communication skills that enable them to excel in their chosen careers.
Feature Stories
Delving into policy
Senior Jackson Sandler-Bussey explores policy at home and abroad.
Building nest eggs
Alum offers his clients guidance and reassurance through strategic financial planning.
Pursuing Boundless Opportunities
Scholarship support has enabled Rachael Ruth, ’25, to study abroad in England, mentor under-served youth, and more during her time at UR.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Jepson
Media Releases
Grant News
University of Richmond Jepson School of Leadership Studies Awarded $150K Grant for Ethics Education
The University of Richmond’s Jepson School of Leadership Studies has been awarded $150,000 from the Richard D. Donchian Foundation to continue and expand the Jepson School’s multifaceted ethics education initiatives.
Faculty Awards
University of Richmond Jepson School of Leadership Studies Professor Terry Price Awarded Top State Honor
The SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Awards are the highest honor for faculty at Virginia's public and private colleges and universities, recognizing superior accomplishments in teaching, research, and public service.
University of Richmond Hosts Community Partners to Discuss New Reports Linking Housing Segregation and Education Inequality
Reading Between the Lines: Zoning, Housing, and Education in the Richmond Region will be held Oct. 3 from 6-8 p.m. at the University of Richmond’s Queally Center for Admission and Career Services.
Record Applications Lead to Strong Class of 2028
The University of Richmond is welcoming about 840 traditional undergraduate students to campus for the 2024–25 academic year.
Scholars & Practitioners
Peart published
Sandra J. Peart, dean of the Jepson School of Leadership Studies, co-published with David M. Levy "Correcting Imposed Institutions: Default and Reparations?" in the Journal of Public Finance and Public Choice.
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Chykina published
Volha Chykina, assistant professor of leadership studies, co-published "An Empirical Concern of the First Amendment: An Essay on the Benefits of Academic Freedom" in The Journal of College and University Law.
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Director published
Sam Director, assistant professor of leadership studies, published "Bipolar disorder and competence" in the Journal of Medical Ethics.
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Hoyt published
Crystal Hoyt, professor of leadership studies and psychology, co-published "How mindsets can mitigate or sustain prejudice" in Current Directions in Psychological Science.
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Media Placements
Rooting for the Underdog? Psychologists Explain Why We Like the Little Guy
George R. Goethals, social psychologist and professor emeritus at the Jepson School of Leadership, is quoted.
Commentary: When immigration officers show up at school, what next?
Leadership studies and education professor Tom Shields, an expert on K-12 education, authored this piece.
Williams: Henry L. Marsh III left an indelible mark on politics and civil rights
Law professor Jonathan K. Stubbs and leadership studies professor and historian Julian Maxwell Hayter are quoted.
When It Comes to Prejudice, a Growth Mindset Can Cut Both Ways
Research by leadership studies professor Crystal Hoyt is featured.