On February 14, a record 39 Jepson alumni returned to campus for the 4th annual Jepson EDGE Institute. In addition to leading workshops on interviewing, lessons learned, and workplace etiquette, alumni discussed the purposes of an elevator pitch, shared their pitches with students, and helped students craft their own elevator pitches. Following the workshops, students, alumni, and faculty attended a networking reception.

Jepson School Elevator Pitch from University of Richmond on Vimeo.

Developing the ability to identify and respond to ethical problems and cultivating a sense of justice and concern for others should be part of all students’ educations. That’s why critical thinking and ethical reasoning have always been at the heart of the Jepson School’s curriculum. As we approach the School’s 25^th anniversary, we want to strengthen and expand our dedication to the field of ethics.

As a member of the Jepson family, you already know that we have outstanding faculty members dedicated to the study of ethics. Our students participate in extracurricular activities like Ethics Bowl, where they have advanced to the APPE Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl National Championship for the past three years. In January, we launched the Science Leadership Scholars Program for students pursuing careers in the sciences to explore ethical reasoning, and in March, we hosted students from Moscow University School of Business to learn about leadership and business ethics.

We’re proud that our program is dedicated to preparing students to be ethical leaders, and we look forward to creating even more unparalleled learning opportunities in the field of ethics.

Make a gift to the School during this year's Spring School Challenge to help us prepare Jepson students to take on the ethical challenges of the future, and stay tuned for more updates!

Hatton W. Sumners Student Leadership Conference

Jordan Chavez, ’16, and Arthur Tartee, ’17, attended the Hatton W. Sumners Student Leadership Conference in Austin, Tx., where they met astronaut and 2008–09 Jepson School Leader-in-Residence Leland Melvin, ’86, and Dr. Howard Prince, the first dean of the Jepson School.

US Naval Academy Leadership Conference

Diane Gremillion, ’16, and Troy Springer, ’18, traveled to Annapolis, Md., for the US Naval Academy Leadership Conference, which explored the challenges of building and sustaining relationships across different borders, cultures, and generations.

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