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.
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Scholars & Practitioners
Dr. Lauranett Lee appointed to Capitol Square Preservation CouncilDr. Lauranett Lee, visiting lecturer at the Jepson School, was appointed to the Capitol Square Preservation Council by Virginia Governor Ralph Northam.
Dr. Al Goethals pens book on presidential leadershipDr. Al Goethals, who holds the E. Claiborne Robins Distinguished Professorship in Leadership Studies, is the author of Realignment, Region, and Race: Presidential Leadership and Social Identity, published by Emerald Points.
Dr. Julian Hayter named a Virginia Festival of the Book featured authorDr. Julian Hayter, assistant professor of leadership studies, has been named a speaker for the 2018 Virginia Festival of the Book. Hayter will discuss his book The Dream is Lost: Voting Rights and the Politics of Race in Richmond, Virginia at the festival in Charlottesville, Va., this March.
New book co-edited by Dr. Kristin BezioDr. Kristin Bezio, associate professor of leadership studies, co-edited Leadership, Popular Culture and Social Change, published by Edward Elgar Publishing.
- Drs. Julian Hayter and Al Goethals co-edit new book
Dr. Julian Hayter, assistant professor of leadership studies, and Dr. Al Goethals, who holds the E. Claiborne Robins Distinguished Professorship in Leadership Studies, co-edited Reconstruction and the Arc of Racial (in)Justice, published by Edward Elgar Publishing.
- New book co-edited by Drs. Jessica Flanigan and Terry L. Price
Dr. Jessica Flanigan, assistant professor of leadership studies, and Dr. Terry L. Price, Coston Family Chair in Leadership and Ethics, co-edited The Ethics of Ability and Enhancement, published by Palgrave Macmillan.
Dr. Ernesto Semán authors new bookDr. Ernesto Semán, assistant professor of leadership studies, authored Ambassadors of the Working Class: Argentina's International Labor Activists and Cold War Democracy in the Americas, published by Duke University Press.
- Drs. Peter Kaufman and Kristin Bezio co-edit book
Dr. Peter Kaufman, George Matthews & Virginia Brinkley Modlin Chair in Leadership Studies, and Dr. Kristin Bezio, associate professor of leadership studies, co-edited Cultural Icons and Cultural Leadership, published by Edward Elgar Publishing, Inc.
Dr. Jessica Flanigan authors new bookDr. Jessica Flanigan, assistant professor of leadership studies and PPEL, authored Pharmaceutical Freedom: Why Patients Have a Right to Self-Medicate, published by Oxford University Press.
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Dr. Jessica Flanigan receives 2017 ODK Faculty Member of the Year Award
Dr. Jessican Flanigan, assistant professor of leadership studies and philosophy, politics, economics and law, was given the award for excellence as a motivator, mentor, and teacher.
Jepson on Facebook
"Leadership is essential in scientific research because it keeps everyone on the team focused. In essence good communication and leadership can increase efficiency and improve results." — Noah Walker, '19
Science Leadership Scholar Noah Walker discusses his #JepsonInternship at the Food and Drug Administration.
“It’s made me a better teammate, colleague, coworker, communicator, and truly someone who can coach and develop future leaders in our industries to really value the same thing.” — Kate Materna Rezabek, '02
#LeadershipEthics #SpiderPride
"When problems of this nature arise, they can only be solved by strong leadership." — Emily Stubblefield, '19
This summer, Jepson senior Emily Stubblefield interned at the Washington, D.C.-based immigration law firm Jezic & Moyes. #JepsonInternship
"...Jepson School alumni are our best ambassadors...This simple observation now forms a central part of our drive to raise the School’s profile among national and international leaders." — Dean Sandra J. Peart
Leadership studies according to Jepson School alumni on this week's #LeadershipSpeculations
#JepsonAlumni #SpiderPride
Dr. Julian Hayter reflects on #Charlottesville in Washington Post editorial.
"It has been powerful to see the impact these women are making in Richmond and the greater community." — Katherine Patetta, '19
Katherine Patetta explored themes related to gender and leadership in business and helped grow a network of women entrepreneurs during her #JepsonInternship at the Richmond start-up The Broad.
Dean Sandra Peart writes about the impact of artificial intelligence on leadership.
"Putting aside the question of whether it’s a good thing to have robots perform routine work, such as vacuuming a pool, I wonder to what extent robots can lead. In my view, there is something distinctly human about leadership."
Something big is happening in Jepson Hall!
We’re beginning construction on a project to create a new space dedicated #LeadershipEthics. The renovated space will include a new classroom, 4 new offices, and a small conference room. Follow our Instagram account for project updates and photos: https://www.instagram.com/jepsonschool/
"The project based nature of work here is similar to a Jepson class. Projects may involve work with other interns, analysts, and associates and require adaptability and communication." — George Hall, '19
Senior George Hall is completing his #JepsonInternship at the private equity firm Graham Partners.
“The Jepson Internship enables students to apply theory and concepts discussed in leadership studies courses, providing a laboratory for students to observe and test these ideas." — Dr. Kerstin Soderlund
#SpiderPride
What does canoeing have to do with leadership? Jepson Dean Sandra Peart says the two have more in common than you might think. #LeadershipSpeculations
Jepson students ask hard questions, critically examine the world as it is, and use their research to make it better. #SpiderPride #LeadershipStudies
“Each time that I enter into a new field within nonprofits, I am amazed by the number of organizations and dedicated professionals working in that field." — Benedict Roemer, '19
Jepson senior Benedict Roemer raises awareness for youth justice reforms during his #JepsonInternship.
"The thing about running is that runners aren't born, and neither are leaders...They're made. So regardless of whether you're the person at the front of the pack or at the back of the pack, you'll get better the longer you do it."
Dean Peart comments on leadership and running in The Commercial Appeal.
“What my Jepson education really does is help me think about the people more so than the products.” — Braxton Bragg, ’06, senior product manager for McKinsey & Company, on applying his #LeadershipStudies degree in his career
"Students at UR enjoy experiencing a breadth and depth of activities," says one #LeadershipStudies major.
#URichmond named in Fiske College Guide's 2019 edition of "best and most interesting schools" in the United States, Canada, and Great Britain. #SpiderPride
"There are no limits to the change a successful, ethical leader can accomplish when that leader is armed with principled science." — Chelsea Eareckson, '19
We're kicking off our #JepsonInternship series in the Florida Keys, where Eareckson is spearheading a research project at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium to learn about sea sponges in the changing ocean environment.
Last year, Jepson held more than 15 public programs with renowned leaders and scholars to build a community dialogue around leadership. Join Jepson's mailing list to be the first to know about upcoming speakers and events. #SpiderPride
Research on #InvisibleLeadership co-authored by Professor Emerita Gill Hickman highlighted on LinkedIn. #SpiderPride
This summer, six Jepson students are learning about law and leadership in an international context through the Jepson at Cambridge program. During the five-week program, which is offered in collaboration with University of Richmond School of Law, students study at Emmanuel College, Cambridge University, participating in classes, lectures, and out-of-town trips and exploring the intellectual and cultural history of England. #LeadershipStudies
@JepsonSchool on Twitter
- "Soul music in many ways was the soundtrack of the civil rights movement." — Dr. Julian Hayter quoted in Williams:… https://t.co/aAYLAADthV
- Jepson senior Noah Walker, '19, looked at the role of leadership in scientific research during his… https://t.co/NLr0sXXavV
- #Podcast alert: Dr. Jessica Flanigan (@missjessica) discusses #PharmaceuticalFreedom on the Bob Zadek Radio Show (… https://t.co/mItalEoxrx
- RT @URNews2Use: #urichmond professors Mike Davison (@richmondas, music) and Julian Hayter (@JepsonSchool, leadership studies) are quoted in…
- This summer, Jepson senior Emily Stubblefield interned at the Washington, D.C.-based immigration law firm Jezic & M… https://t.co/S8k81E9kdL
- We're getting ready to welcome new Spiders to campus! #SpiderPride #Classof2022 https://t.co/kKoHPr3KYY https://t.co/S20tgpJua4
- Kate Materna Rezabek, '02, discusses #LeadershipEthics in the workplace. #SpiderPride https://t.co/JoTKZzv0XP https://t.co/L93v333i4G
- “When problems of this nature arise, they can only be solved by strong leadership." — Emily Stubblefield, '19… https://t.co/y8tnqg2AKC
- "It has been powerful to see the impact these women are making in Richmond and the greater community." — Katherine… https://t.co/yUOOvVUR68
- "...Jepson School alumni are our best ambassadors." — @speart #LeadershipStudies according to Jepson School alumni… https://t.co/349wlI8UDH
- Dr. Julian Hayter: Charlottesville was about memory, not monuments https://t.co/nZfNQCkMJf
- "...last summer’s events demonstrated how the power to define the American past remains a deeply contested — and oc… https://t.co/9aP84Pa310
- Jepson senior looks at gender and #Leadership in business and helps grow network of women entrepreneurs in Richmond… https://t.co/aMf9NJjqyy
- Heilig-Meyers Lounge is getting new furniture today! https://t.co/2fOgA27a5t
- Critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, and motivation: How alumni say they apply their Jepson education.… https://t.co/ZZQeyka0Rv
- "The project based nature of work here is similar to a Jepson class. Projects may involve work with other interns,… https://t.co/l5LVK0qZtw
- "The #JepsonInternship enables students to apply theory and concepts discussed in #LeadershipStudies courses, provi… https://t.co/BZjP3c89Vv
- RT @donforsyth: The 7th ed. of #GroupDynamics is apparently so up-to-date its copyrighted 2019 https://t.co/mwMJeYuSyW
- Jepson Dean Sandra Peart (@speart) speculates on the impact of #ArtificialIntelligence on leadership.… https://t.co/z47ixyhaUf
- RT @urspcs: Dr. Lauranett Lee, adjunct assistant professor in #SPCS and visiting lecturer in @JepsonSchool, is quoted in a @washingtonpost…
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