

The Jepson Leadership Forum
The 2023-24 Jepson Leadership Forum presents Masculinity in a Changing World. The last few decades have seen rapid changes in gender relations and norms—in the household, in the workforce, and in government. We’ve invited speakers to discuss masculinity in the context of these recent cultural changes.
Specific topics include the role of hormones in gender identity and behavior, status competition and violence, challenges facing men as a result of the changing nature of the family and the economy, Black masculinity in the United States, and the past and future of patriarchy globally.

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.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Jepson
Scholars & Practitioners

Julian Hayter, associate professor of leadership studies, published "Edward Blum's crusade against affirmative action has used the legal strategy developed by civil rights activists" in The Conversation US.
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Sandra J. Peart, dean of the Jepson School of Leadership Studies, co-published "Harriet Martineau: Economist as Storyteller and Traveler" in The Independent Review: A Journal of Political Economy.
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David Wilkins, professor of leadership studies, gave the keynote address, "Savage Justice: The Foundational Myths That Legitimized Federal Indian Law," at the annual meeting of the Organization of Educational Historians, Sept. 29-30, 2023.
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Kerstin Soderlund, Jepson School Associate Dean for Student and External Affairs, received the 2023 Contribution to the Institution Award from the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement.
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