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August 13, 2010
To aid and guide students, mentor and teacher has an open door and open mind
"Student development is about developing the whole student — intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, physically, and socially," says Kerstin Soderlund, who meets with parents and students during Orientation and beyond.
August 11, 2010
Internships 2010: Following in his broadcaster father's footsteps and making his own path in the new media landscape
For his internship, the editor of the student newspaper honed his multimedia skills at urban radio powerhouse Radio One. He plans to use some of what he's learned at The Collegian.
August 10, 2010
Intern gains lobbying experience at Ford Motor Company
Working at the intersection of business and politics has sparked Mike Liedtka's interest in the field of government relations, and this summer, he landed the perfect internship to further his career goals.
August 9, 2010
Internships 2010: Governor's fellow sees state government from the inside
This summer, rising senior Melissa Collins is interning in Virginia's highest leadership office — that of Gov. Bob McDonnell.
August 5, 2010
Internships 2010: Experience with Capital One a credit to student's academic, professional career
An internship with Capital One gives JSGA president Alex Cramer, ’11, a chance to learn from some of the state’s prominent business leaders.
August 4, 2010
Internships 2010: Energy corporation exposes student to life on Capitol Hill
An internship with an energy corporation in D.C. is helping Brianna Puccini, '11, "learn more about the legislative process, public policy, and how to promote effective communication between businesses and government."
Recent grad turns D.C. internship into job
Even before beginning her internship with the United Service Organizations, Jennifer Huffman received a warm welcome from Braxton Bragg, ’06, who works in USO’s financial department.
Internships 2010: Target Corp. hits the mark for student searching for a career that utilizes business, leadership studies background
An internship with a Fortune 50 company gives Ben Sommerfeld, '11, an opportunity to experience corporate culture and see his work in stores across the country.
August 2, 2010
Football returns to campus as UR opens expanded, multi-purpose stadium
With the opening of E. Claiborne Robins Stadium in September, Spider football will play its first on-campus home game in more than 80 years.
New master's in educational leadership aims to create transformative leaders
A new interdisciplinary graduate program in educational leadership combines the resources of the School of Continuing Studies and the Jepson School of Leadership Studies to prepare tomorrow's school principals to be transformative leaders.