By Sandra J. Peart, Dean and E. Claiborne Robins Distinguished Professor in Leadership Studies and President of the Jepson Scholars Foundation
Yesterday at noon, the University of Richmond launched its first-ever giving day, UR Here. Spiders everywhere are coming together for 36 hours to give back to the University and we at the Jepson School of Leadership Studies are encouraging our
Read moreAs the calendar year winds to a close, many of us at the University of Richmond are reflecting on the tragic death of a student that stunned our community last week. We send heartfelt condolences to all who knew and
Read moreIn an address to a packed crowd, Dr. E. Bruce Heilman delivered a speech, brilliantly entitled “Why They Never Talked about It.” Chancellor Heilman, who was president of the University of Richmond from 1971-1986 and interim president from 1987-1988, leads
Read more“There is no such thing as the good old days.” This was perhaps the most striking remark at the recent University of Richmond alumni event in Washington, D.C. A conversation between President Ronald Crutcher and Dr. Julian Hayter of the
Read morePrelude. This event is one of my favorites. As anyone who has graduated from the Jepson School knows, our faculty, staff, and current students warmly welcome new students to our community during this ceremony. Following the formal induction, students sign
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