Karamah, a small, human rights nonprofit that was born at the University of Richmond School of Law, is expanding, thanks to a $1.42 million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Dean Sandra J. Peart reflects on 2009 and the Jepson School's momentum.

Thanks to the Internet and a webcam, the fact that Jepson professors were on another continent to present new research at the International Leadership Association's annual conference didn't stop them from teaching students virtually.

For Richmond students, gaining theoretical knowledge often goes hand-in-hand with practical application — and making a difference in the community.

Connecting alumni and students is a priority for the Jepson School of Leadership Studies as it helps prepare students for their futures.

Leadership studies professor Joanne B. Ciulla is serving as an adjunct professor at the South African university Nelson Mandela attended and as a visiting professor at a Dutch university.

Noted historian Gordon S. Wood discussed the forces that shaped American identity and his new book as part of a lecture series sponsored by the Marshall Center.

William Lee Miller, scholar in ethics and institutions, tied Obama's recent election to presidency of Abraham Lincoln in a keynote address that marked Lincoln's birthdate and a gala night at the Jepson Leadership Forum.

A panel of alumni answers student questions about choosing a career, relocating, budgeting start-up expenses, graduate schools and much more.

On the 20th anniversary of the publication of a landmark book, two Jepson School professors organized sessions that examined the enduring lessons of Harvey Mansfield Jr.’s