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August 27, 2012
Retiring educator made his mark looking at leadership through the ages
Dr. Tom Wren, a renowned historian, dedicated teacher and inaugural faculty member of the Jepson School, is retiring after the fall semester.
August 16, 2012
Jepson at Cambridge program solidifies decision to pursue a career in law
Shelly Holland, '14, is spending five weeks studying law at Emmanuel College at Cambridge as part of the Jepson at Cambridge program.
July 25, 2012
Internships give students experience working on Senate campaigns
Two students are getting an inside look at the Virginia Senate race and learning about leadership from two former governors thanks to their respective internships.
July 19, 2012
Internship in Tanzania gives rising junior an opportunity to practice leadership and healthcare in a different culture
An internship in Tanzania gives Lindsay Hudson, ’14, a chance to experience and practice leadership and healthcare in a different culture.
July 18, 2012
Internship an opportunity to work on issues of global sustainability
A summer internship is giving Jordan Grubbs, ’13, an opportunity to work with a nonprofit organization that works to address issues of sustainability.
July 17, 2012
Students gain real-world experience in consulting and management
Carly Fullam, ’13, and Scott Rockensies, ’13, are spending the summer interning with a leading management and consulting services firm that works with governments around the world.
July 12, 2012
Internship offers rising senior an opportunity to assist with trial preparation
An internship with a public defender’s office gives Liz Dedman, ’13, an opportunity to assist with trial preparation and paves the road for a legal career.
July 9, 2012
Conference gives young scholars an opportunity to share scholarship and interact with a Nobel laureate
Young scholars have an opportunity to share research and interact with distinguished scholars, including a Nobel laureate, at the annual Summer Institute for the History of Economic Thought.
June 21, 2012
Alumna is putting her leadership studies and community-based learning knowledge to work in higher education
As an admission counselor at the University of Richmond, Adrian Bitton, ’09, is the resident Jepson expert as an alumna. She is starting a new chapter in her career in higher education this fall.
June 7, 2012
Junior finds calling in promoting conservation and biodiversity
A summer internship at a South African lion preserve helped Patrick Murphy, ’14, combine a love of animals with a passion for preservation.