25th Anniversary - Jepson School of Leadership Studies

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The Jepson School of Leadership Studies celebrates 25 years

The nation's first undergraduate school of leadership marks its 25th anniversary by celebrating The Jepson Vision for Ethical Leaders.

Dean Sandra J. Peart launches new blog, Leadership Speculations

A Tradition of Pathfinding

Jepson School hosts International Studying Leadership Conference

Chasing Space: An Evening with Leland Melvin, R'86

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Ann Louise Seaton, '15

As she hiked 2,189.1 miles, Ann Louise Seaton, ’15, reflected on lessons in leadership.

Liang-Yun Cheng, '17

It is safe to say that Liang-Yun Cheng, ’17, knows a thing or two about leadership. The University of Richmond graduate studied leadership at the Jepson School of Leadership Studies, and in July, she was also named the national Omicron Delta Kappa (OΔK) Leader of the Year for Creative and Performing Arts.

Dr. Camille T.C. Hammond, '97

Camille T.C. Hammond, ’97, has always been visionary. As a student at the University of Richmond, this drive motivated her to study at the Jepson School of Leadership Studies. Eight years after graduation, it was her and her husband’s own experience with infertility that sparked the idea to launch a foundation to help others still on the infertility journey.

25th Anniversary Year

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News and Updates

Hoyt published
Dr. Crystal Hoyt, professor of leadership studies and psychology, co-published with three other researchers "Mindsets of Addiction: Implications for Treatment Intentions" in the Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology.
Hoyt published
Dr. Crystal Hoyt, professor of leadership studies and psychology, co-published with five other researchers "A Growth Mind-Set Intervention Improves Interest but Not Academic Performance in the Field of Computer Science," in Social Psychological and Personality Science.
Bezio Article
Kristin 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 conference
Dr. 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.
Hayter appointed to History and Culture Commission
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney appointed Julian Hayter, associate professor of leadership studies, to his new nine-member History and Culture Commission.
Lee named to Leadership Council
Dr. Lauranett Lee, visiting lecturer of leadership studies, was named a charter member of the St. John's Church Foundation Leadership Council.
Health Ethics
Jess 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 immigration
Javier Hidalgo, aasociate professor of leadership studies, authored Unjust Borders: Individuals and the Ethics of Immigration (Nov. 2018, Routledge).
Crystal Hoyt named APS Fellow
Crystal 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.