By Sandra J. Peart, Dean and E. Claiborne Robins Distinguished Professor in Leadership Studies and President of the Jepson Scholars Foundation
Earlier this year I had the opportunity to introduce Nancy Bagranoff at a luncheon attended by University of Richmond (UR) female leadership, including faculty, administrators, and trustees. I had mixed feelings about doing so—I am so pleased Nancy will soon
Read moreDoes our democracy work? The Jepson Leadership Forum explored this question throughout the academic year, hosting a politician (Levar Stoney), political advisor (Melody Barnes), historian (Blanche Wiesen Cook), and experts on poverty (Peter Edelman), elections (Larry Bartels), and technology (Zeynep
Read moreUniversity of Richmond’s Reunion Weekend is now behind us. It is one of my favorite events, a time to reconnect with good friends and colleagues and honor some of our incredible alumni. This year, I was delighted to honor two
Read moreSeveral weeks ago I attended the College of William & Mary’s commencement. Actress and William & Mary alumna Glenn Close spoke eloquently about her journey to college—by no means a typical one—including how and why she landed at one of
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