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December 18, 2012
Jepson students test leadership concepts with middle school stage production
Leadership students put leadership concepts into practice with production of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” featuring junior high students.
October 30, 2012
A milestone for the nation's first undergraduate school of leadership studies
The University of Richmond’s Jepson School of Leadership Studies has changed the landscape in leadership studies education.
October 23, 2012
New program draws on alumni experience to help students explain leadership studies to prospective employers in 60 seconds or less
A new program helps students explain leadership studies to prospective employers.
September 10, 2012
Living-learning community offers leadership studies major the chance to satisfy her curiosity about issues relating to education and child development.
Carlyn Covington and her classmates in the Children’s Health SSIR spent the year living, studying, and traveling together as they explored the physical, mental, and educational health of children.
August 30, 2012
Mischief managed in first-year Jepson short course
Entering first-year students explored bad leadership through the world of Harry Potter in a Roadmap short course.
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.