Browse stories by topic
Feature Stories
March 18, 2011
Student's winning photo captures larger picture of leadership in India
Before Caitlin Manak, ’12, went to India to study abroad last fall, she bought a new Nikon camera. The purchase allowed her to snap the winning photo for the second annual “Capturing the Jepson Spirit Abroad” photo contest.
March 16, 2011
Jepson Leadership Forum 2010-11: Former president of South Africa discusses role of leadership in ending apartheid and managing change
Nobel Laureate F. W. de Klerk, the former president of South Africa who was instrumental in bringing apartheid to a peaceful end, discusses the important lessons of managing change and leadership.
March 14, 2011
Survivor of Virginia Tech massacre wants to stop the violence
Virginia Tech massacre survivor and nationally known gun control advocate Colin Goddard screens his documentary "Living for 32" at the University of Richmond School of Law to raise awareness of loopholes in gun control laws.
February 24, 2011
Alumnus sees pro bono work with organization for people diagnosed with rare diseases as an opportunity for servant leadership
Gregory Yeadon, ’01, is drawing on his leadership studies and business backgrounds to help build a network of patient support sites for people diagnosed with rare diseases.
February 18, 2011
Sophomore uses wellness as a tool in pursuing positive change
Leadership studies major Victoria Lyon, ’13, has translated her passion for fitness into an academic career focused on life improvement through wellness.
February 17, 2011
Actor/student takes a leading role on and back stage in founding theater troupe
While many students spent winter break catching up on movies, sleeping or reading bestsellers, relaxing and counting down the days until school resumed, Kelly Landers, ‘11, spent her time off in a place very familiar to her, but not at all relaxed—on stage.
February 11, 2011
Richmond Scholar spent Christmas in Ghana on medical mission trip
Richmond Scholar Kerrissa Richards, ’11, gave up her winter break for a medical mission trip in Africa—a trip that was not only a rewarding experience but that also affirmed her belief that science is service.
February 10, 2011
Study of leadership, teamwork and organizations paves the way for player-turned-basketball-coach
Study of leadership, teamwork and organizations paves the way for player-turned-basketball-coach.
February 8, 2011
Leadership scholar builds on his firm Jepson School foundation
Jepson School of Leadership Studies graduate goes on to earn an Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership and Policy and teach at the college level.
Internships 2010: Alumni connection offers political fundraising experience
Alumni connection offered student political fundraising experience. This is one of a series of articles about Jepson School of Leadership Studies students' 2010 summer internships.