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May 20, 2013
Jepson School founder tells graduates to "do the right thing"
Robert S. Jepson Jr., the visionary founder of the Jepson School, delivered the keynote address at Finale, the School’s senior recognition ceremony.
May 18, 2013
Class partners with local organizations to conduct leadership assessments
A fortuitous phone call resulted in students conducting leadership assessments for local organizations.
May 16, 2013
A passion for leadership brought senior from Belgrade to Richmond
A passion for leadership and travel brought Djole Hinic, '13, to Richmond from Belgrade, Serbia. A summer research grant gave him an opportunity to study the challenges faced by youth in his home country in the aftermath of the revolution of 2000.
May 15, 2013
A theory to practice model at Richmond leads senior to embark on a graduate program that will include serving in the Peace Corps
Kylie McCreesh, ’13, will begin a graduate program this fall in intercultural service, leadership and management and then spend 27 months serving with the Peace Corps.
May 14, 2013
Army officer grateful for an internship that gave him an opportunity to practice leadership and give back to the community
Thanks to ROTC, leadership studies and an internship with a local organization, Josiah Routhier, ’13, feels prepared to embark on a career in the military.
April 24, 2013
Bonner Scholar combines civic engagement and love of French culture for a summer of service with the Red Cross
Bonner Scholar Randi Mansell, ’13, extends her study abroad in France with a summer of service with the French Red Cross.
Former president of the Czech Republic Václav Klaus visits campus
Václav Klaus, former president of the Czech Republic, came to campus in April to deliver a talk. Vas Khomyk, ’14, had dinner with him.
April 23, 2013
Professors profile heroes ranging from Lincoln to Lady Gaga to find our most transforming leaders
University of Richmond professors Al Goethals and Scott Allison make the case that our most cherished heroes are also our most transforming leaders.
April 22, 2013
Second annual research symposium gives Jepson School students an opportunity to showcase their work
Jepson School students showcase research on topics ranging from leadership in films and the film industry to the government’s obligation to regulate food.
April 17, 2013
Visiting scholar's research focuses on the need for responsible leadership in business
Dr. Laszlo Zsolnai, a visiting scholar from Poland, takes ecology, future generations and social responsibility into consideration to scrutinize choices business leaders make. He is spending the spring semester at the Jepson School.