By Sandra J. Peart, Dean and E. Claiborne Robins Distinguished Professor in Leadership Studies and President of the Jepson Scholars Foundation
At the Jepson School of Leadership Studies, we proudly declare that we teach for and about leadership. Our signature Leader-in-Residence Program accomplishes both of these goals. Leaders from all walks of life visit the School to discuss their experiences and
Read moreIt is always a joy to see the return of students to our beautiful campus, and this fall is no exception! As Jepson Hall has come to life with students filling classrooms and chatting in the hallways, I am reflecting
Read moreI recently spent a bright, sunny morning sitting outside a coffee shop waiting to meet one of the Jepson School of Leadership Studies’ many generous alumni. As I prepared for the meeting, my thoughts turned to philanthropy—hers and that of
Read moreI always enjoy the Jepson Student Government Association (JSGA) Welcome-Back Fiesta and, despite the move indoors due to the approach of Hurricane Dorian, last week’s event was no exception. It was wonderful to see students sharing a meal and
Read moreIt was a joy to celebrate the opening of the academic year with faculty and staff at University of Richmond’s Colloquy. This is the event at which we recognize the academic accomplishments of our faculty and look to the academic
Read moreWhen I ask students for examples of leaders they admire, they frequently talk about a coach or someone who has helped them perform athletically. In this time of increasingly divided politics, they look to a different sort of role model.
Read moreWhat is it about games that draws us to them? Five days at the beach where I had the opportunity to observe evening volleyball matches, two-on-two basketball, corn hole, Frisbee, bocce, and more left me ruminating about this question. I look
Read moreSeveral weeks ago I posted an entry about the leadership challenges faced by those of us with fiscal responsibilities in higher education. I suggested that it is time for financially stressed colleges to imagine new ways to generate revenues. The
Read moreWe are fast approaching move-in day for the University of Richmond Class of 2023! This year, more than 12,000 high school students, UR’s largest applicant pool ever, applied for a few more than 800 spots. As you would expect, the
Read moreThis summer, I have enjoyed meeting newly admitted students and their families at the Boston, Mass., and Bethesda, Md., University of Richmond Welcome to the Web events—two of many such events held across the country. At these events, I typically
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