A community conversation gave international students, scholars and students who have studied abroad a chance to discuss how the rest of the world views the U.S. presidential election.

In a book that raises questions of moral imperative in the context of leadership, Jepson Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Terry L. Price explores the philosophy and psychology behind our code of morality.

A passion for international travel has always been in the forefront for Jepson alumna Laura Musser, ’09. As an intern for a nonprofit organization based in Cambodia, she crosses cultural borders, using education to combat poverty.

The Jepson School Summer Institute for Leadership was an opportunity for scholars to explore topics in leadership and the liberal arts and the intersection between leadership and the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.

Standing at a place like Gettysburg, where key decisions were made, perspectives change. Leadership studies students realize how little these battlefield leaders knew and the uncertain options they faced.

“I come from a very small town in Virginia, so knowing a language that’s spoken world-wide makes me feel more connected to a global community,” said LAIS major Meredith Gleason, ’10, about her passion for the Spanish language.

“I was the worst in my class,” said Brendan Regan, ’08, of his high school Spanish language experience. “I’m not joking. I was really bad at it.” Regan has since studied abroad in Spain and become fluent in Spanish.

"I've become more passionate about Spanish language and culture through my volunteer work," said Maria Koinis '08, of her summer internship with the International Hospital for Children.

From a young age, Kelly Behrend, '10, has been passionate about peace, and pursued her passion at Richmond by creating her own peace and conflict studies major.

The University's Argentina summer program is a perfect fit for University dancer Rachel Chikowski.