25th Anniversary - Jepson School of Leadership Studies

University of Richmond Jepson School of Leadership Studies

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

Oct
17
Internship & Job Search Workshop
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Oct
21
Major & Career Workshop
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Choosing a major can be tough. If you are in the process of deciding on what you should major in or if you want to get... Continue reading
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Oct
23
Career Chat: Working for the Department of Justice
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Our speaker graduated from the University of Richmond in 2014 with a degree in psychology. She has since gone on to work... Continue reading
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Oct
23
Professional Communication Workshop
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
"Just reach out to some alumni who work there!""Don't forget to write a thank you note!""Prepare a pitch to introduce... Continue reading
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Oct
29
Peace Corps Information Session & Application Workshop
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Make the most of your world with the Peace Corps! Peace Corps representative, Matthew Merritt will be hosting an... Continue reading
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Nov
05
Meet and Greet with Wake Forest University School of Business
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
As you walk to class or on your way to the Library or D-Hall, stop by Tyler Haynes Commons 2nd floor and talk with... Continue reading
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Nov
05
Wake Forest University School of Business - Graduate Program Overview
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Nov
05
Pop-up Career Advising - Marsh Hall
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Nov
05
Take Your Summer Employment to a Whole New Level with Apogee Adventures
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Nov
07
LinkedIn Workshop
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Have you heard of LinkedIn but are not sure where to start? Or maybe you have a LinkedIn profile but no clue what to do... Continue reading
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News and Updates

Wilkins receives APSA award
David Wilkins, E. Claiborne Robins Distinguished Professor in Leadership Studies, received the Daniel Elazar Distinguished Federalism Scholar Award from the American Political Science Association in August 2019.
Wilkins receives APSA award
David Wilkins, E. Claiborne Robins Distinguished Professor in Leadership Studies, received the Daniel Elazar Distinguished Federalism Scholar Award from the American Political Science Association in August 2019.
von Rueden published
Christopher von Rueden, associate professor of leadership studies, published "Niche diversity can explain cross-cultural differences in personality structure," in Nature Human Behaviour.
Peart published
Sandra J. Peart, dean of the Jepson School of Leadership Studies and E. Claiborne Robins Distinguished Professor in Leadership Studies, published "William Beveridge's 'mock trial of economists'" in The Review of Austrian Economics.
Peart published
Sandra J. Peart, dean of the Jepson School of Leadership Studies and E. Claiborne Robins Distinguished Professor in Leadership Studies, published "On fallibility and perfection: Boettke’s Hayek vs. mainline economics" in The Review of Austrian Economics.
von Rueden published
Christopher von Rueden, associate professor of leadership studies, published "Making and Unmaking Egalitarianism in Small-Scale Human Societies" in Current Opinion Psychology.
von Rueden published
Christopher von Rueden, associate professor of leadership studies, co-published "The Dynamics of Men's Cooperation and Social Status in a Small-Scale Society" in The Proceedings of the Royal Society B.
Hoyt published
Crystal Hoyt, professor of leadership studies and psychology, co-published "A Growth Mindset Intervention: Enhancing Students' Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy and Career Development," in the journal Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice.
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.