
Scholarship support has enabled Rachael Ruth, ’25, to study abroad in England, mentor under-served youth, and more during her time at UR.
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.
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.
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.
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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View BioCrystal Hoyt, professor of leadership studies and psychology, co-published "How mindsets can mitigate or sustain prejudice" in Current Directions in Psychological Science.
View BioKristin Bezio, professor of leadership studies, has been named to the Winter 2025 Serve Virginia Honor Roll in recognition of her community-engaged teaching.
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