Does Democracy Work? Or are we setting ourselves up for failure? The 2018–19 Jepson Leadership Forum hosts politicians, political advisors, and experts on poverty, elections, and technology for a case study of American democracy. We’ll explore the good, bad, and ugly of U.S. politics and government as we ask the question “Does democracy actually work?”
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Jepson: Because the world needs leadership
Educating students for and about leadership
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A faculty of experts
Faculty serve as resources for 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
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An Informed Community
Nationally and internationally known visitors and speakers from wide-ranging backgrounds build a community dialogue around leadership
Since 1992, the University of Richmonds Jepson School of Leadership Studies has explored how visionary leaders bring people together and drive change. The 25th anniversary Jepson Leadership Forum invites you to explore your own vision. Join us as we confront some of the most critical and divisive issues facing our world today — from wealth and social inequality to terrorism — and learn to analyze your information, express your opinions, and even change your mind.
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The John Marshall International Center for the Study of Statesmanship hosts speakers who examine and discuss the problems and prospects of leadership, constitutionalism, political economy, politics, and ethical reasoning.
The John Marshall International Center for the Study of Statesmanship hosts speakers who examine and discuss the problems and prospects of leadership, constitutionalism, political economy, politics, and ethical reasoning.
Jepson & Your Career
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- RT @URNews2Use: On April 26, Corey Walker (@URProfWalker) #URichmond visiting professor, participated in a panel discussion about what’s mi…
- Congrats to these stellar seniors: Maddie Bright, James MacGregor Burns Award recipient; Jamie Katz, Fredric Jablin… https://t.co/Wht0aMqo51
- RT @urichmond: Well it seems like some #URichmond residents are adjusting to summer break life quite well. https://t.co/nJa4A8EvRF
- #Leadershipstudies prof Crystal Hoyt and #computerscience prof Barry Lawson collaborated with 4 other researchers o… https://t.co/4U8LkTWwFW
- "If James Madison were to be given a constitutional paternity test, would he pass?" political philosopher Lynn Uzze… https://t.co/x9VG34V0mh
- "You have to go out, find opportunities, decide what you want to be, work hard, & find the support you need,”… https://t.co/2zEp4auVSl
- These 2019 #leadershipstudies grads were all smiles when they posed with Dr. Al Goethals, who taught their Civil Wa… https://t.co/f7JQ44Dqpr
- Congrats to our 2019 #leadershipstudies graduates! #SpiderGrad2019 #SpiderPride #URichmond 🕷️❤️💙🙌🎓https://t.co/mLJGuGAkDT
- "The city of Richmond and helping this community have become my passion," says #leadershipstudies professor Thad Wi… https://t.co/Nq6r6GrTnH
- "My two names remind me all the time of my identities as both a Chinese & a college student at the @urichmond," wri… https://t.co/MqmbcN4Pzs
- Join us at 4:30 p.m. Thursday for political philosopher Lynn Uzzell's Marshall Center Lecture Series presentation "… https://t.co/HiZiSlBM6s
- RT @urichmond: #SpiderGrad2019 is in the books! Congratulations to all the #Spiders that graduated this weekend! 🕷❤️💙 https://t.co/RFDNk0ob…
- We'll be cheering on all the @SpiderWLAX women, including #leadershipstudies students Julie Ball ('19, defense) and… https://t.co/81BmtU2c94
- RT @URNews2Use: .@JepsonSchool's Class of '19 logged nearly 28,000 hours of service and internships. They volunteered in public schools and…
- "I am fully confident our graduates are now ready to lead!" writes Dean @speart about the 74 #leadershipstudies maj… https://t.co/q0PUHH5NVs
- Meet itsy bitsy #Spider Sarah Grace Rollins, the 8-month-old daughter of @JepsonSchool alumna Kimberly Bowers Rolli… https://t.co/qisWvFNHZ8
- RT @ThadWilliamson: I am committed to building a #RVA with economic opportunity and excellent education for all, and to improving the effec…
- RT @URNews2Use: #urichmond expects to award more than 1,100 degrees this weekend, including 825 undergraduate bachelor’s degrees; 47 bachel…
- RT @URProfWalker: A truly memorable first semester at @urichmond with a wonderful group of smart, engaged, and dedicated students in my "Or…
Scholars & Practitioners
Lee named to Leadership CouncilDr. Lauranett Lee, visiting lecturer of leadership studies, was named a charter member of the St. John's Church Foundation Leadership Council.
Hayter appointed to History and Culture CommissionRichmond Mayor Levar Stoney appointed Julian Hayter, associate professor of leadership studies, to his new nine-member History and Culture Commission.
Bezio ArticleKristin Bezio, associate professor of leadership studies, recently published the article “‘Munday I Sweare Shalbee a Hollidaye’: The Politics of Anthony Munday, from Anti-Catholic Spy to Civic Pageanteer (1579-1630)” in the journal Études Anglaises.
Williamson keynotes conferenceDr. Thad Williamson of the Jepson School of Leadership Studies gave the keynote address at the Political Philosophy Conference, "Equality and Democracy in Local and City Government," in York, England, on Jan. 7, 2019. An associate professor of leadership studies and philosophy, politics, economics and law, Williamson has both academic and practical expertise in local and city government.
Health EthicsJess Flanigan is a professor of leadership studies and philosophy, politics, economics, and law. Her research addresses public health ethics, and people’s rights in regards to healthcare decisions. She is the author of Pharmaceutical Freedom: Why Patients Have a Right to Self-Medicate and is currently exploring the ethics of healthcare decisions regarding pregnancy and birth.
Hidalgo authors book on immigrationJavier Hidalgo, aasociate professor of leadership studies, authored Unjust Borders: Individuals and the Ethics of Immigration (Nov. 2018, Routledge).
Crystal Hoyt named APS FellowCrystal Hoyt, professor of leadership studies and psychology, has been named a 2018 Association for Psychological Science Fellow for her outstanding contributions to the science of psychology.
Dean Sandra Peart named Robins Distinguished Professor in Leadership Studies Dr. Sandra Peart, Jepson School dean, was appointed to the E. Claiborne Robins Distinguished Professorship in Leadership Studies.-
Dr. Julian Hayter receives Distinguished Educator Award
Dr. Julian Hayter, associate professor of leadership studies, was a 2018 recipient of the University of Richmond Distinguished Educator Award.
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Dr. Lauranett Lee appointed to Capitol Square Preservation Council
Dr. Lauranett Lee, visiting lecturer at the Jepson School, was appointed to the Capitol Square Preservation Council by Virginia Governor Ralph Northam.
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Congratulations to these stellar seniors!
#Leadershipstudies professor Crystal Hoyt and #computerscience professor Barry Lawson collaborated with four other researchers on a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded study of undergraduate interest in computer science. ScienceDaily University of Richmond School of Arts & Sciences University of Richmond https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190506124104.htm- "You have to go out, find opportunities, decide what you want to be, work hard, and find the support you need,” #leadershipstudies alumnus Griffin Trau told grads at the University of Richmond School of Professional & Continuing Studies Commencement. #SpiderGrad2019 #LeadershipSpeculations Richmond Athletics https://blog.richmond.edu/leadershipspeculations/2019/05/16/leadership-on-and-off-the-field-2/
Congrats to our 2019 #leadershipstudies graduates! #SpiderGrad2019 #SpiderPride #URichmond 🕷️❤️💙🙌🎓https://spark.adobe.com/video/hVLbHIeqnHmqW
"The city of Richmond and helping this community have become my passion, some of the most important things in my life," says #leadershipstudies professor Thad Williamson, who's considering a run for the #FifthDistrict seat on Richmond City Council, Virginia USA. #RVA Style Weekly https://m.styleweekly.com/richmond/in-the-know/Content?oid=14639195
"My two names remind me all the time of my identities as both a Chinese and a college student at the University of Richmond," writes Jieyi "Crystal" Ding, '19, in her #leadershipstudies honors thesis on group identity. University of Richmond School of Arts & Sciences University of Richmond International Education #SpiderPride 🕷️❤️💙 https://news.richmond.edu/features/article/-/16330/jieyi-ding-19-international-student-explores-psychology-of-group-identity-through-leadership-studies-honors-thesis.html
Join us at 4:30 p.m. Thursday for political philosopher Lynn Uzzell's Marshall Center Lecture Series presentation "James Madison as 'Father of the Constitution'?" #leadership #democracy Register: https://jepson.richmond.edu/conferences/marshall/lecture-series.html
Members of the Jepson School of Leadership Studies Class of '19 logged nearly 28,000 hours of service and internships. They volunteered in public schools and nonprofits in #RVA and undertook internships throughout the world from New York City to Paris. http://bit.ly/2vL1hkK #SpiderGrad2019 #leadershipstudies 🕷❤️💙
"I am fully confident our graduates are now ready to lead!" writes Dean Sandra Peart about the 74 #leadershipstudies majors and 10 #leadershipstudies minors who will graduate this Sunday. #SpiderGrad2019 #LeadershipSpeculations https://blog.richmond.edu/leadershipspeculations/2019/05/09/prelude-finale-commencement-and-beyond-jepson-school-graduates-are-prepared-to-lead/
“I want to hear from people, in their own words, what they want on a personal level and a policy level,” said #leadershipstudies professor Thad Williamson, who is considering a run for the #FifthDistrict seat on Richmond City Council, Virginia USA. WCVE https://ideastations.org/radio/news/u-r-professor-first-potential-candidate-richmond-city-council-seat
Choice Reviews describes "Women and Leadership," a book co-edited by #leadershipstudies professors Al Goethals and Crystal Hoyt, as a "diverse
timely overview of women and leadership" and highly recommends it to academic libraries. Congrats, Drs. Goethals and Hoyt! #leadership #SpiderPride 🕷️❤️💙📕As we prepare for graduation, take a minute to look back at this video of the Jepson Senior Banquet. Enjoy! #leadershipstudies #SpiderGrad2019 🕷❤️💙🥰https://spark.adobe.com/video/TqQDPKD3nsT8T?w=_1071
Senior Tuong-Vi Trinh draws from her majors in #leadershipstudies and art to create socially conscious art. Check out her senior art thesis, including her "Escape" video game! University of Richmond University of Richmond School of Arts & Sciences University of Richmond Museums #SpiderPride #SpiderGrad2019 🕷️❤️💙https://news.richmond.edu/features/article/-/16249/tuong-vi-trinh-19-senior-infuses-her-art-with-social-justice-themes.html
As the University of Richmond semester draws to a close, Jepson School of Leadership Studies Dean Sandra Peart reflects on the lively discussions she's had with students in her #leadershipstudies and #economics class Competition, Cooperation, and Choice. #LeadershipSpeculations University of Richmond's Robins School of Business
https://blog.richmond.edu/leadershipspeculations/2019/05/02/end-of-semester-reflections/
Next up in our week-long celebration of #leadershipstudies seniors is Bonner Scholar Aaron D'Oleo! He's been researching the impact of housing on education in Manchester, a Southside #RVA neighborhood. University of Richmond-Bonner Center for Civic Engagement #SpiderPride 🕷❤️💙https://news.richmond.edu/features/article/-/16235/aaron-doleo-19-bonner-scholar-connects-academic-and-community-interests-in-manchester.html
We're celebrating #leadershipstudies seniors this week! Check out this story about entrepreneur Sarah Hipwell, who founded Sarah Olivia Marketing right here in #RVA to support small and midsize lifestyle brands. #SpiderPride Sarah Olivia Marketing LLC 🕷️❤️💙
https://news.richmond.edu/features/article/-/16202/sarah-olivia-hipwell-19-leadership-studies-and-marketing-student-launches-her-own-marketing-firm.html
As the semester winds down, we are sending a big THANK YOU to outgoing JSGA co-presidents Julie Ball and Emma Thomas for their many contributions to the Jepson School. You guys rock! #leadership #leadershipstudies #SpiderPride 🕷️❤️💙👏
https://news.richmond.edu/features/article/-/16173/jsga-co-presidents-co-presidents-share-vision-and-responsibility-for-leading-the-jsga-.html
She did it again! For the second-straight season, @spiderwlax senior defender Julie Ball was named the A-10 Defensive Player of the Year! Feeling lots of #SpiderPride for Julie, a #leadershipstudies student & outgoing Jepson Student Gov Association co-president. #OneRichmond 🕷️❤️💙 https://admin.richmondspiders.com/news/2019/4/24/womens-lacrosse-eight-spiders-earn-all-conference-honors-ball-repeats-as-a-10-defensive-player-of-the-year.aspx
As a panelist at Wed. night's 10th annual Legacy Event for the Children's Home Society of Virginia, senior distinguished lecturer of #leadershipstudies Ken Ruscio discussed what community institutions like #URichmond can do to support under-served populations. "It was a memorable event for an organization that is doing great work on behalf of children who often have nowhere else to turn," said Ruscio, president emeritus of Washington and Lee University and former dean of the Jepson School of Leadership Studies.
"The children of this city cannot be asked to wait until everything is perfectly efficient before vital investments in their future are made," writes #leadershipstudies professor Thad Williamson in a Richmond Times-Dispatch op-ed. He argues for adoption of Mayor Levar Stoney's budget. #URichmond #RVA https://www.richmond.com/opinion/their-opinion/thad-williamson-column-on-the-road-to-organizational-improvement/article_a194e399-e3f6-5bc1-8fea-572ac8b9d971.html
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