Competing in national ethics bowl is a win-win for University of Richmond team
Spiders rank among top 7% of college teams nationwide after participating in intercollegiate ethics bowls.
The Jepson Leadership Forum
The 2025-26 Jepson Leadership Forum, Game Changers: Rethinking Leadership in Sports, addresses the significance of sports in American life. We will explore sports in the contexts of ethical and effective leadership, cultural significance, the impact of analytics, and recent changes to the guidelines governing college and professional sports. Speakers will discuss these topics from a variety of perspectives, drawing on their personal experiences, academic research, and industry expertise.
Jepson School Dean’s Report
At the Jepson School of Leadership Studies, leadership is more than a subject — it’s a lived experience. The 2024–25 Dean’s Report celebrates how our students, faculty, and alumni bring leadership to life through challenging academic work, hands-on research, real-world experiences, and global engagement.
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.
Feature Stories
UR Now: STUDENT EXPERIENCE
UR’s career conferences help students stand out in the marketplace
Students polish their professional skills and make valuable connections at Robins PRO, Jepson EDGE, and A&S NEXT.
University of Richmond undergraduates present research at psychology convention
University of Richmond students presented their leadership and psychology research at the 2026 Society for Personality and Social Psychology Convention in Chicago.
UR Now: STUDENT EXPERIENCE
University of Richmond students see educational policy in action
Students are getting an up-close view of government — from a school board and the General Assembly in Richmond to Capitol Hill in D.C.
Media Releases
NFL Star Kobie Turner is University of Richmond’s 2026 Commencement Speaker; LA Rams Defensive Tackle is UR Alum
A UR alum, Turner double majored in mathematics and music and is a talented vocalist who appeared on The Masked Singer.
New Research
New Book Explores “The Axman” Murders
Lauren Henley, a historian and professor in the Jepson School of Leadership Studies, explores the story of a serial killer in her new book, Inquisition for Blood: The Making of a Black Female Serial Killer in the Jim Crow South.
University of Richmond Hosts Statewide Applied Ethics Bowl
The University of Richmond will host the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges’ 26th annual statewide collegiate Applied Ethics Bowl on Feb. 13.
Student Scholars
Eight University of Richmond Graduates Awarded Scholarships to Study at Oxford
Eight recent graduates from the University of Richmond have been awarded full scholarships to continue their education at the University of Oxford.
Scholars & Practitioners
Peart co-publishes article on the importance of approval in Adam Smith's "The Wealth of Nations"
Sandra Peart, dean of the Jepson School of Leadership Studies and E. Claiborne Robins Distinguished Professor in Leadership Studies, co-published "The Importance of Approbation in The Wealth of Nations" in The Independent Review.
Henley publishes book on a serial ax murderer in the Jim Crow South
Lauren Henley, assistant professor of leadership studies, published Inquisition for Blood: The Making of a Black Female Serial Killer in the Jim Crow South with LSU Press.
Bezio publishes book on Shakespeare and identity
Kristin M.S. Bezio, professor of leadership studies and Jepson School associate dean of academic affairs, published Shakespeare and Identity in a Divided World with Routledge.
Chykina promoted to associate professor
Volha Chykina was promoted to associate professor of leadership studies. She researches how leadership and politics shape education in the United States and abroad. Her scholarship examines educational inequalities, academic freedom, education policy, and comparative and international education.
Upcoming Events
Media Placements
A mandate for reform is not a blank cheque
Kazi ASM Nurul Huda, Cmelikova Visiting International Scholar in Leadership and Ethics at the Jepson School of Leadership Studies, authored this piece.
John Stuart Mill's On Liberty has a new co-author 167 years later — his wife, Harriet | CBC Radio
Sandra Peart, dean of the Jepson School of Leadership Studies and an expert on the history of economic thought, is interviewed.
250 Years of the Wealth of Nations with Ross Levine & Sandra Peart | Markus Academy | Ep. 160
Sandra Peart, dean of the Jepson School of Leadership Studies, is interviewed. Peart is a well-known expert on the history of economic thought.
I was detained by ICE — even though I’m 100% Native American
David Wilkins, leadership studies professor and member of the Lumbee Nation of North Carolina, is quoted.