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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.
May 13, 2013
Alum runs the Tour de France to raise money for World Pediatric Project
For nine weeks, Zoë Romano, ’09, will run the 2,000-mile route of the Tour de France, clocking in 30 miles a day, in support of World Pediatric Project.
Jepson education gave Army officer and trial attorney the confidence to lead an adventuresome life
"As an Army officer and trial attorney, I use my Jepson education on a daily basis."
May 10, 2013
State representative credits internship with leading him to a career in public service
"My constituents benefit every day from the many lessons I learned earning my degree in leadership studies at Jepson."
May 9, 2013
Inspired by the great outdoors, the musical composition Inuksuit was performed in the Jenkins Greek Theatre for Earth Day
Composer John Luther Adams was inspired by his Alaskan surroundings to write an outdoor piece intertwining music and nature.
Fulbright Scholar applies leadership lessons to teaching career that has taken her around the world
"While serving as a teacher may not be a particularly high-powered leadership position, it is one that I find immensely rewarding."
Annual ceremony celebrates dedication and exceptional performance of UR staff
The annual Employee Service Awards ceremony brings together colleagues from across campus to celebrate the exceptional dedication of University of Richmond staff, honoring employees who have been with the University for five or more years.
May 8, 2013
Helping students achieve their 'aha! moment' is chair's favorite teaching experience
Human Resource Management program chair Patricia Strait knows that students can go to other schools—but wonders why they would.
May 7, 2013
Federal consultant turned government employee applies concepts of servant leadership and transformational leadership
"As a consultant, it was my job to listen to the client's needs and provide them with recommendations and solutions that would increase the efficiency of and elevate their organization."