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December 14, 2010
Dean Sandra J. Peart balances studying, leading and teaching a new seminar on competition, cooperation and choice
Economist and leadership studies scholar's class explores how people come together with a combination of self interest and public interest to make decisions, choose and act.
Experts discuss 'Heroes: What They Do and Why We Need Them' Jan. 25 at the University of Richmond
What characterizes a hero? Why are heroes special to us, and how do they win our admiration? Two UR psychologists have some answers.
Ryan Lamont, '11, interns for President Barack Obama's grassroots organization
English and Latin American and Iberian studies double major, Ryan Lamont, ’11, spent his summer in Washington, working for President Obama’s grassroots organization for the promotion of change in the U.S.
Faculty participate in global leadership conference
Ethics, religion, and the future of higher education were among the topics scholars discussed at the International Leadership Association’s annual conference in October.
December 13, 2010
Roadmap advisor connects student with on-campus job and role of a lifetime
After getting an early start at Richmond through a pre-orientation program, first-year student Sam Abrahams set out to find inspiration on campus. He soon found himself on stage, starring in UR’s production of “Rent.”
Service, research, study abroad prepare senior for bilingual medical career
Thanks in part to a close encounter with a Peruvian parasite, John Stafford, ’11, decided to pursue a career as a bilingual health-care advocate and practitioner.
Career advising for alumni
One of the many benefits that University of Richmond alumni have is lifetime career services. No matter how long ago they graduated, alumni are able to schedule individual career advising appointments and take advantage of online resources, networking programs and workshops.
Alumna sees nursing career as an opportunity for servant leadership
As an oncology nurse at Johns Hopkins, Kristen Habicht Nichols, ’05, draws heavily on her leadership studies background and relishes the opportunity to be a servant leader.
December 10, 2010
Journalism short course equips student with more than an eye for grammar
Emily Blevins never thought she would be e-mailing Stephen Colbert of “The Colbert Report” to call him out on an incorrect word usage, but after taking a pre-orientation short course on writing, she thought, “Why not?”
Hospital's chief operating officer draws on leadership studies concepts to manage the big picture and make a positive impact in health care
As a chief operating officer at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City, David Shimp, ’01, draws on the concepts he learned as a leadership studies major to “help shape the quality of care and the way that care is delivered for an entire community and region.”