Jepson School of Leadership Studies

The Leader in Leadership

As the nation’s first-ever undergraduate school of leadership studies, the Jepson School takes "leading the way" very seriously.

That’s why we educate tomorrow’s leaders with a world-class program, preparing them for positions that drive real change in their communities and the world.

Through a rigorous curriculum, opportunities for outside experience, and support that extends far beyond their time at Jepson, our students find here a leadership journey unlike any other.

Recently named the "Jewel in the Crown" of the University of Richmond’s academics by College Gazette, the Jepson School of Leadership Studies investigates leadership not only as a position, but also as a process and a relationship among people.

The Jepson Leadership Forum

The 2021-22 Jepson Leadership Forum invites scholars, activists, and experts to discuss the moral, ethical, and legal implications of global migration and asylum. Join us as we explore how leaders and communities navigate the economic, social, and cultural transformations of a world with – and without – borders and walls.

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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.

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Scholars & Practitioners

Dr. Lauren N. Henley
Henley Published

Lauren Henley, assistant professor of leadership studies, published "What It's Like to Start Your First Faculty Job in a Pandemic" in the Chronicle of Higher Education. 

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Dr. Thad Williamson
Williamson Published

Thad Williamson, associate professor of leadership studies, co-authored "City Council should use the ARP to build community health and wealth in Richmond" in the Richmond Times-Dispatch. 

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Dr. Terry L. Price
Price Awarded Institute for Humane Studies Grant

Terry Price, professor and Coston Family Chair in Leadership and Ethics, received an Institute for Humane Studies grant to support a lecture by Jonathan Rauch, "The Constitution of Knowledge," as part of the programming in the Jepson School's Gary L. McDowell Institute.

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Dr. Javier Hidalgo
Hidalgo Published

Javier Hidalgo, associate professor of leadership studies, published "Empty or Emergent Persons? A Critique of Buddhist Personalsim" in Comparative Philosophy. 

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