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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Alumni Feature Stories

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

Upcoming Events

Feb
21
Harvard Business School Programs for College Students
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Feb
22
Spiders in RVA: Innovation & Entrepreneurship
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Feb
25
International Spiders Working in the U.S.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Feb
28
Meet and Greet with Mathnasium
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Mar
01
Demystifying the Richmond Guarantee: Obtaining Funding for Summer Internships
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
What is the Richmond Guarantee? How to I access up to $4000 to support my internship or research experience? What do I... Continue reading
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Mar
04
Professional Communication Workshop
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Mar
05
Jepson Leadership Forum: Larry Bartels
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Mar
06
Career Chat: Coordinating the Oscars from East to West
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
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Mar
19
Demystifying the Richmond Guarantee: Obtaining Funding for Summer Internships and Research
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Mar
20
Resume & Cover Letter Workshop
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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News and Updates

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).
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.
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.
Dr. Julian Hayter receives Distinguished Educator Award
Dr. Julian Hayter, associate professor of leadership studies, was a 2018 recipient of the University of Richmond Distinguished Educator Award.
Dr. Lauranett Lee appointed to Capitol Square Preservation Council
Dr. 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 leadership
Dr. 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 author
Dr. 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 Bezio
Dr. Kristin Bezio, associate professor of leadership studies, co-edited Leadership, Popular Culture and Social Change, published by Edward Elgar Publishing.