Jepson School of Leadership Studies: Recent Episodes
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The Jepson School of Leadership Studies at the University of Richmond draws upon the liberal arts to educate students for and about leadership.
Take 5 is a series of informal interviews with the scholars and experts who present as part of the lecture series. March 23, 2026
Professor Runstedtler researches Black popular culture, with a particular focus on the intersection of race, gender, labor, and sport. She is the author of Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation That Saved the Soul of the NBA.The 2025-26 Jepson Leadership Forum addresses the significance of sports in American life. We will explore sports in the contexts of ethical and effective leadership, cultural significance, the impact of analytics, and recent changes to the guidelines governing college and professional sports. Speakers will discuss these topics from a variety of perspectives, drawing on their personal experiences, academic research, and industry expertise. March 23, 2026
He incorporated analytics in his roles in the NBA front offices and as an assistant coach and helped create ESPN’s sports analytics group in 2011.Take 5 is a series of informal interviews with the scholars and experts who present as part of the lecture series. Nov. 17, 2025
Currently a data scientist at ESPN, Dean pioneered the basketball analytics movement and is the author of Basketball on Paper and Basketball Beyond Paper. He incorporated analytics in his roles in the NBA front offices and as an assistant coach and helped create ESPN's sports analytics group in 2011.The 2025-26 Jepson Leadership Forum addresses the significance of sports in American life. We will explore sports in the contexts of ethical and effective leadership, cultural significance, the impact of analytics, and recent changes to the guidelines governing college and professional sports. Speakers will discuss these topics from a variety of perspectives, drawing on their personal experiences, academic research, and industry expertise. November 17, 2025
The Gary L. McDowell Institute at the Jepson School of Leadership Studies presents Diana Schaub, professor emerita in the Department of Political Science at Loyola University, for a discussion on "The Second Inaugural: Lincoln’s Rhetoric of Reconciliation." September 30, 2025.
The Jepson Leadership Forum presents education writer Natalie Wexler for her presentation "Curriculum Wars: Why K-12 Education Reflects Our Divisions and How It Can Help Us Overcome Them." Wexler is author of "The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System - And How to Fix It." April 15, 2025The 2024-25 Jepson Leadership Forum invites scholars and experts to discuss how division and polarization affect American democracy. We will explore how and why divisions have manifested historically and currently in the United States, focusing on their impact on justice, education, politics, culture, technology, and class. Are division and the struggle to find common ground making us stronger or tearing us apart?
The Gary L. McDowell Institute at the Jepson School of Leadership Studies presents Brad Wilcox, professor of sociology at the University of Virginia, for a discussion on "Mammon or Marriage? How to Maximize Happiness in Life and Love." March 27, 2025
The Jepson Leadership Forum presents Peter Bearman, founding director of the interdisciplinary institute Incite at Columbia University and Jonathan R. Cole Professor of Social Science at Columbia University, for a discussion on "Class, Status, and Party: Polarization Dynamics and Our Fragile Democratic Experiment." March 4, 2025The 2024-25 Jepson Leadership Forum invites scholars and experts to discuss how division and polarization affect American democracy. We will explore how and why divisions have manifested historically and currently in the United States, focusing on their impact on justice, education, politics, culture, technology, and class. Are division and the struggle to find common ground making us stronger or tearing us apart?
Jepson student Mariana Panariello, ’27, sits down with Jepson Leadership Forum speaker Eric Klinenberg, author and Helen Gould Shepard Professor of Social Science and director of the Institute for Public Knowledge at New York University, prior to his Jepson Leadership Forum presentation "How 2020 Shaped 2024."The 2024-25 Jepson Leadership Forum invites scholars and experts to discuss how division and polarization affect American democracy. We will explore how and why divisions have manifested historically and currently in the United States, focusing on their impact on justice, education, politics, culture, technology, and class. Are division and the struggle to find common ground making us stronger or tearing us apart? Take 5 is a series of informal interviews with the scholars and experts who present as part of the lecture series. Nov. 19, 2024
The Jepson Leadership Forum presents Eric Klinenberg, author and Helen Gould Shepard Professor of Social Science and director of the Institute for Public Knowledge at New York University, for a discussion on "How 2020 Shaped 2024." The 2024-25 Jepson Leadership Forum invites scholars and experts to discuss how division and polarization affect American democracy. We will explore how and why divisions have manifested historically and currently in the United States, focusing on their impact on justice, education, politics, culture, technology, and class. Are division and the struggle to find common ground making us stronger or tearing us apart? Nov. 19, 2024
The Gary L. McDowell Institute at the Jepson School of Leadership Studies presents Barton Swaim, editorial page writer at The Wall Street Journal, for a discussion on "The Zero-Risk Society." November 13, 2024
Jepson student Kate Chasin, ’26, sits down with Jepson Leadership Forum speaker Christopher Bail, professor of sociology, political science, and public policy at Duke University; associate of the Duke Initiative for Science and Society; and founding director of the Polarization Lab at Duke University, prior to his Jepson Leadership Forum presentation "Bridging Divides with Generative AI."The 2024-25 Jepson Leadership Forum invites scholars and experts to discuss how division and polarization affect American democracy. We will explore how and why divisions have manifested historically and currently in the United States, focusing on their impact on justice, education, politics, culture, technology, and class. Are division and the struggle to find common ground making us stronger or tearing us apart? Take 5 is a series of informal interviews with the scholars and experts who present as part of the lecture series. Oct. 1, 2024
The Jepson Leadership Forum presents Christopher Bail, professor of sociology, political science, and public policy at Duke University; associate of the Duke Initiative for Science and Society; and founding director of the Polarization Lab at Duke University, for a discussion on "Bridging Divides with Generative AI." Oct. 1, 2024
The Gary L. McDowell Institute welcomes Danielle Allen, James Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard University and director of the Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation at Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation, to the Jepson Leadership Forum for her presentation "Justice by Means of Democracy.” The 2024-25 Jepson Leadership Forum invites scholars and experts to discuss how division and polarization affect American democracy. We will explore how and why divisions have manifested historically and currently in the United States, focusing on their impact on justice, education, politics, culture, technology, and class. Are division and the struggle to find common ground making us stronger or tearing us apart? Join us as we search for answers to this and other questions.This event was presented by the Jepson Leadership Forum, the Gary L. McDowell Institute, the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement, and the School of Arts and Sciences. September 12, 2024
University of Richmond student Alafair Cutler, ’24, sits down with Jepson Leadership Forum speaker Alice Evans, senior lecturer at King’s College London and author of the forthcoming book "The Great Gender Divergence," prior to her Jepson Leadership Forum presentation "Ten Thousand Years of Patriarchy." The 2023-24 Jepson Leadership Forum focuses on "Masculinity in a Changing World." The last few decades have seen rapid changes in gender relations and norms—in the household, in the workforce, and in government.invites speakers to discuss masculinity in the context of these recent cultural changes. Specific topics include the role of hormones in gender identity and behavior, status competition and violence, challenges facing men as a result of the changing nature of the family and the economy, Black masculinity in the United States, and the past and future of patriarchy globally. Take 5 is a series of informal interviews with the scholars and experts who present as part of the lecture series. March 5, 2024
The Jepson School of Leadership Studies Gary L. McDowell Institute presents Zena Hitz, tutor at St. John’s College and the author of "Lost in Thought: The Hidden Pleasures of an Intellectual Life," for a discussion of the same name. March 21, 2024The Gary L. McDowell Institute is dedicated to its namesake's values and principles: free inquiry, thoughtful deliberation, and rigorous discussion of classical texts and issues in political economy. The Institute welcomes all members of the University of Richmond community and a wide range of political perspectives.
University of Richmond student Mark Johnson, ’24, sits down with Jepson Leadership Forum speaker Charles Blow, New York Times columnist, MSNBC political analyst, anchor of PRIME with Charles Blow on the Black News Channel, and author of "Fire Shut Up in My Bones" and "The Devil You Know," prior to his Jepson Leadership Forum presentation "Black Masculinity." The 2023-24 Jepson Leadership Forum focuses on "Masculinity in a Changing World." The last few decades have seen rapid changes in gender relations and norms—in the household, in the workforce, and in government.invites speakers to discuss masculinity in the context of these recent cultural changes. Specific topics include the role of hormones in gender identity and behavior, status competition and violence, challenges facing men as a result of the changing nature of the family and the economy, Black masculinity in the United States, and the past and future of patriarchy globally. Take 5 is a series of informal interviews with the scholars and experts who present as part of the lecture series. Feb. 13, 2024
The Jepson Leadership Forum presents Alice Evans for a discussion on " Ten Thousand Years of Patriarchy" on the University of Richmond campus. Evans is senior lecturer at King’s College London and author of the forthcoming book The Great Gender DivergenceThe last few decades have seen rapid changes in gender relations and norms -- in the household, in the workforce, and in government. The 2023-24 Jepson Leadership Forum invites speakers to discuss masculinity in the context of these recent cultural changes. March 5, 2024
The Jepson Leadership Forum presents Charles Blow for a discussion on "Black Masculinity," on the University of Richmond campus. Blow is a New York Times columnist, MSNBC political analyst, anchor of PRIME with Charles Blow on the Black News Channel, and author of "Fire Shut Up in My Bones" and "The Devil You Know."The last few decades have seen rapid changes in gender relations and norms -- in the household, in the workforce, and in government. The 2023-24 Jepson Leadership Forum invites speakers to discuss masculinity in the context of these recent cultural changes. Feb. 13, 2024
University of Richmond student Ava Paul, ’24, sits down with Jepson Leadership Forum speaker Carole Hooven, author of "T: The Story of Testosterone"; former lecturer and co-director of Undergraduate Studies, Harvard University's Department of Human Evolutionary Biology; currently a lab associate in the Harvard University Department of Psychology and a non-resident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) prior to her Jepson Leadership Forum presentation "The Non-Toxic Nature of Masculinity." The 2023-24 Jepson Leadership Forum focuses on "Masculinity in a Changing World." The last few decades have seen rapid changes in gender relations and norms—in the household, in the workforce, and in government.invites speakers to discuss masculinity in the context of these recent cultural changes. Specific topics include the role of hormones in gender identity and behavior, status competition and violence, challenges facing men as a result of the changing nature of the family and the economy, Black masculinity in the United States, and the past and future of patriarchy globally. Take 5 is a series of informal interviews with the scholars and experts who present as part of the lecture series. Jan. 22, 2024
The Jepson Leadership Forum presents Carole Hooven, author of "T: The Story of Testosterone"; former lecturer and co-director of Undergraduate Studies, Harvard University's Department of Human Evolutionary Biology; currently a lab associate in the Harvard University Department of Psychology and a non-resident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI)," for a discussion on "The Non-Toxic Nature of Masculinity." The last few decades have seen rapid changes in gender relations and norms -- in the household, in the workforce, and in government. The 2023-24 Jepson Leadership Forum invites speakers to discuss masculinity in the context of these recent cultural changes. Jan. 22, 2024
Jepson School 2023-24 Leader-in-Residence, Dr. Danny TK Avula, presents "Healing Our Social Distance: Community as the Remedy to Polarization" in the Queally Center for Admission and Career Services on the University of Richmond campus. Dr. Avula is the commissioner of the Virginia Department of Social Services, one of the commonwealth's largest agencies. He oversees the agency's work to help stabilize families and give Virginians a pathway out of poverty. He was formerly director of the Richmond City and Henrico County Health Departments. A public health physician, Dr. Avula specializes in pediatrics and preventive medicine and continues to practice clinically as a pediatric hospitalist. Jan. 30, 2024
The Gary L. McDowell Institute presents Angel Adams Parham, associate professor of sociology at the University of Virginia, for the presentation "Don't Cancel the Classics, Broaden and Diversify Them." Nov. 9, 2023The Gary L. McDowell Institute is dedicated to its namesake's values and principles: free inquiry, thoughtful deliberation, and rigorous discussion of classical texts and issues in political economy. The Institute welcomes all members of the University of Richmond community and a wide range of political perspectives.
Jepson student Carter Pete, ’24, sits down with Jepson Leadership Forum speaker Richard V. Reeves, president of the American Institute for Boys and Men and author of "Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It," prior to his presentation "Solving the Crisis of Our Boys and Men." The 2023-24 Jepson Leadership Forum focuses on "Masculinity in a Changing World." The last few decades have seen rapid changes in gender relations and norms—in the household, in the workforce, and in government.invites speakers to discuss masculinity in the context of these recent cultural changes. Specific topics include the role of hormones in gender identity and behavior, status competition and violence, challenges facing men as a result of the changing nature of the family and the economy, Black masculinity in the United States, and the past and future of patriarchy globally. Take 5 is a series of informal interviews with the scholars and experts who present as part of the lecture series. Sept. 12, 2023
University of Richmond student Jackson Hardy, ’24, sits down with Jepson Leadership Forum speaker Rob Henderson, social psychologist; U.S. Air Force veteran; author whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Boston Globe; and creator and editor of Rob Henderson's Newsletter, which has more than 40,000 subscribers, prior to his presentation "Understanding the Young Male Syndrome." The 2023-24 Jepson Leadership Forum focuses on "Masculinity in a Changing World." The last few decades have seen rapid changes in gender relations and norms—in the household, in the workforce, and in government.invites speakers to discuss masculinity in the context of these recent cultural changes. Specific topics include the role of hormones in gender identity and behavior, status competition and violence, challenges facing men as a result of the changing nature of the family and the economy, Black masculinity in the United States, and the past and future of patriarchy globally. Take 5 is a series of informal interviews with the scholars and experts who present as part of the lecture series. Oct. 5, 2023
The 2023-24 Jepson Leadership Forum series, Masculinity in a Changing World, presents Rob Henderson for a discussion on “Understanding the Young Male Syndrome.“ He is a social psychologist; U.S. Air Force veteran; author whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Boston Globe; and creator and editor of Rob Henderson's Substack newsletter, which has more than 40,000 subscribers. Oct. 5, 2023
The 2023-24 Jepson Leadership Forum series, Masculinity in a Changing World, presents Richard V. Reeves for a discussion on “Solving the Crisis of Our Boys and Men.“ Reeves is president of the American Institute for Boys and Men and author of “Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It.” Sept. 12, 2023
Jepson student Miriam Gilman, ’23, sits down with Jepson Leadership Forum speaker Rhiana Gunn-Wright, Director of Climate Policy at the Roosevelt Institute, prior to her presentation "Climate Change" at the Jepson School of Leadership Studies. The 2022-23 Jepson Leadership Forum focuses on past and present failures in leadership and followership by shining a spotlight on times where we could – and should – have done better. Take 5 is a series of informal interviews with the scholars and experts who present as part of the lecture series. Jan. 19, 2023
Jepson student Kathryn Reda, ’23, sits down with Jepson Leadership Forum speaker Alex Tabarrok, Bartley J. Madden Chair in Economics at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and professor of economics at George Mason University, prior to his presentation "U.S. COVID-19 Response" at the Jepson School of Leadership Studies. The 2022-23 Jepson Leadership Forum focuses on past and present failures in leadership and followership by shining a spotlight on times where we could – and should – have done better. Take 5 is a series of informal interviews with the scholars and experts who present as part of the lecture series. Feb. 15, 2023
The Jepson School of Leadership Studies Gary L. McDowell Institute presents Roosevelt Montás, senior lecturer in American Studies and English at Columbia University, for a discussion on "Rescuing Socrates: How the Great Books Changed My Life and Why They Matter for a New Generation." March 16, 2023
The Jepson Leadership Forum presents Alex Tabarrok, Bartley J. Madden Chair in Economics at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and professor of economics at George Mason University, for a discussion on "U.S. Pandemic Policy: Failures, Successes, and Lessons." The 2022-23 Jepson Leadership Forum focuses on past and present failures in leadership and followership by shining a spotlight on times where we could -- and should -- have done better. Feb. 15, 2023
The Jepson Leadership Forum presents Rhiana Gunn-Wright, director of climate policy at the Roosevelt Institute, for a discussion on "Climate Change." The 2022-23 Jepson Leadership Forum focuses on past and present failures in leadership and followership by shining a spotlight on times where we could -- and should -- have done better. Jan. 19, 2023
As the Jepson School celebrates its 30th anniversary, we are pleased to present JEPSON Talks, a series of virtual events for Jepson alumni, sponsored by the Alumni Engagement Committee of the Jepson Alumni Corps. The series showcases past and present Jepson faculty sharing their research and expertise. "Reflections from the Deans" features Drs. Sandra Peart and Kenneth Ruscio, current and former deans of the Jepson School of Leadership Studies. Nov. 7, 2022
As the Jepson School of Leadership Studies celebrates its 30th anniversary, we are pleased to present JEPSON Talks, a series of virtual events for Jepson alumni, sponsored by the Alumni Engagement Committee of the Jepson Alumni Corps. The series showcases past and present Jepson faculty sharing their research and expertise. "Urban American History and the Policies That Shape How and Where We Live" features Dr. Julian Maxwell Hayter, associate professor of leadership studies. Dec. 5, 2022
The Jepson Leadership Forum presents Congressman Seth Moulton, D-Mass., a former Marine Corps captain who served four tours in the Iraq War and currently serves as a member of the House Armed Services Committee, for a discussion on the "U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan." The 2022-23 Jepson Leadership Forum focuses on past and present failures in leadership and followership by shining a spotlight on times where we could -- and should -- have done better. Nov. 30, 2022
The Jepson Leadership Forum presents Alice Dreger, journalist, historian, and author of "Galileo’s Middle Finger: Heretics, Activists, and the Search for Justice in Science," a New York Times Book Review editors' choice, for a discussion on "Free Speech and Open Inquiry in Higher Education." The 2022-23 Jepson Leadership Forum focuses on past and present failures in leadership and followership by shining a spotlight on times where we could – and should – have done better. We invite scholars, experts, and activists to reflect on what went wrong in the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, climate change, the U.S. COVID-19 response, historical memory and racism, and higher education crises—and how to do better going forward. Oct. 24, 2022
The Jepson School of Leadership Studies Gary L. McDowell Institute presents Alison McQueen for a discussion on "Realism, Ethics, and Catastrophe." McQueen is associate professor of political science and, by courtesy, of history, at Stanford University. September 30, 2022
The Jepson Leadership Forum presents S. James Anaya, University Distinguished Professor and Nicholas Doman Professor of International Law at the University of Colorado, Boulder, for a discussion on "What International Law Has to Say About Indigenous Peoples: Does It Matter?." The 2021-22 Jepson Leadership Forum, "Moving People: The Perils and Promise of Nationalism," invites scholars, activists, and experts to discuss the moral, ethical, and legal implications of global migration and asylum, and explores how leaders and communities navigate the economic, social, and cultural transformations of a world with – and without – borders and walls. January 27, 2022
The Jepson Leadership Forum presents author and Columbia Law School professor Seyla Benhabib for a discussion on "Human Dignity, Democracy, and Borders: What We Owe Refugees." The 2021-22 Jepson Leadership Forum, "Moving People: The Perils and Promise of Nationalism," invites scholars, activists, and experts to discuss the moral, ethical, and legal implications of global migration and asylum, and explores how leaders and communities navigate the economic, social, and cultural transformations of a world with – and without – borders and walls. March 24, 2022
The Jepson Leadership Forum presents journalist and Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Anne Applebaum for a discussion on "Autocracy and Democracy in an Era of Nationalism." The 2021-22 Jepson Leadership Forum, "Moving People: The Perils and Promise of Nationalism," invites scholars, activists, and experts to discuss the moral, ethical, and legal implications of global migration and asylum, and explores how leaders and communities navigate the economic, social, and cultural transformations of a world with – and without – borders and walls. March 15, 2022
The Jepson School of Leadership Studies Gary L. McDowell Institute presents Jonathan Rauch for a discussion on "The Constitution of Knowledge." Rauch is the author of "The Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of Truth," Senior Fellow of Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution, and a contributing writer at The Atlantic. March 29, 2022
The Gary L. McDowell Institute at the Jepson School of Leadership Studies presents Rita Koganzon for her presentation “Liberal States, Authoritarian Families.” Koganzon is the author of “Liberal States, Authoritarian Families: Childhood & Education in Early Modern Thought,” associate director of the Program on Constitutionalism and Democracy, and assistant professor of politics at the University of Virginia. Nov. 12, 2021
The Jepson School of Leadership Studies and the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement present a panel discussion of "How the Monuments Came Down," a documentary on Richmond's Confederate monuments. Participants include directors, producers and film editors Hannah Ayers and Lance Warren; cast member and story advisor Christy S. Coleman; cast member and story advisor Julian Hayter; cast member Lauranett Lee; and cast member Michael Paul Williams. Nov 10, 2021 *Photo courtesy of VPM
The Jepson Leadership Forum, Moving People: The Perils and Promise of Nationalism, presents Bryan Caplan, Professor of Economics at George Mason University and New York Times Best-Selling Author, for the presentation, "The Science and Ethics of Immigration." The Forum invites scholars, activists, and experts to discuss the moral, ethical, and legal implications of global migration and asylum. Join us as we explore how leaders and communities navigate the economic, social, and cultural transformations of a world with -- and without -- borders and walls. Oct. 19, 2021
The Jepson Leadership Forum, Moving People: The Perils and Promise of Nationalism, presents Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, President and CEO of the International Peace Institute, Perry World House Professor of Practice of Law and Human Rights, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and former Jordanian Ambassador to the United States for the webinar "The Promise of Global Human Rights." The Forum invites scholars, activists, and experts to discuss the moral, ethical, and legal implications of global migration and asylum. Join us as we explore how leaders and communities navigate the economic, social, and cultural transformations of a world with -- and without -- borders and walls. Sept. 13, 2021
The Jepson School's 2019-20 Leaders-in-Residence Ayesha Rascoe, NPR White House correspondent, and Richmond Times-Dispatch columnist Michael Paul Williams discussed “Leading with Truth: Journalism as a Catalyst for Social Change,” with leadership studies professor Thad Williamson. Jan. 29, 2020
Jepson Professor Emerita Gill Robinson Hickman and Dr. Scott J. Allen discuss “Charisma of Purpose,” on Phronesis: Practical Wisdom for Leadership, the official podcast of the International Leadership Association. Scott, an ILA Fellow, and his expert guests cover timely, relevant topics and incorporate practical tips designed to help make a difference in how you lead and live. June, 2021
The Gary L. McDowell Institute presents A Conversation with Charles Moore. Lord Moore of Etchingham, author of "Margaret Thatcher: The Authorized Biography," sits down for a discussion with Nicola Tynan, associate professor of economics at Dickinson College. April 14, 2021
Jepson School of Leadership Studies associate professors Thad Williamson and Julian Hayter; Melody C. Barnes, Co-Director for Policy and Public Affairs, Democracy Initiative, Dorothy Danforth Compton Professor and a Professor of Practice, Miller Center of Public Affairs, and Distinguished Fellow, School of Law, University of Virginia; and Corey D. B. Walker, Wake Forest Professor of the Humanities, Wake Forest University sit down for a virtual book launch and discussion about community wealth-building practices and democracy. Oct. 20, 2020
Leadership studies associate professor Julian Maxwell Hayter and Jepson School 2020-21 Leader-in-Residence Rodney Robinson sit down for a conversation on the need to ramp up economic and cultural equity in public education. Hayter, a Richmond Public Schools parent, and Robinson, the 2019 National Teacher of the Year and Richmond Public Schools senior policy advisor, discuss how focusing on equity benefits all K12 students, particularly students of color. March 15, 2021
The Gary L. McDowell Institute at the Jepson School of Leadership Studies presents Yuval Levin for a discussion on "A Time to Build." The author of "A Time to Build: From Family and Community to Congress and the Campus, How Recommitting to Our Institutions Can Revive the American Dream," is Director, Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies, Beth and Ravenel Curry Chair in Public Policy and Editor in Chief, National Affairs, at the American Enterprise Institute. March 24, 2021
The Department of Psychology and the Jepson School of Leadership Studies present Dr. Sarah Gaither for a discussion on “Multiple Identities = Multiple Sources of Threat & Belonging.” We all have multiple identities—race, gender, age, sexual orientation, occupation, etc. However, social scientific research has traditionally focused on the effects stemming from one identity (i.e., race OR gender). Professor Gaither presents research that pushes the existing notions of identity research to be more inclusive of multiple identification. She is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology & Neuroscience, and a faculty affiliate for the Samuel DuBois Cook Center on Social Equity, the Center on Health and Society, and the Population Research Institute at Duke University. March 17, 2021
The Marshall Center's 2020 Webinar on Frederick Douglass comes to a close with a discussion between David W. Blight, Sterling Professor of History, of African American Studies, and of American Studies at Yale University, and Edward L. Ayers, Tucker-Boatwright Professor of the Humanities and President Emeritus at the University of Richmond. Sept. 25, 2020
A panel of scholars discuss "The Political Thought of Frederick Douglass" as part of the Marshall Center 2020 Webinar on Frederick Douglass. Dan Schillinger, Postdoctoral Associate and Lecturer in the Humanities at Yale University, chairs and moderates the discussion; Nick Buccola, Elizabeth & Morris Glicksman Chair in Political Science and Founding Director, Frederick Douglass Forum on Law, Rights, and Justice at Linfield University, presents "Liberty and Responsibility in the Thought of Frederick Douglass"; Neil Roberts, Chair and Professor of Africana Studies and Faculty Affiliate in Political Science and Religion at Williams College, presents "Political Thought in the Shadow of Frederick Douglass"; and Lucy Williams, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Brigham Young University, presents "Aspirational American Exceptionalism." Sept. 25, 2020
A panel of scholars discuss "Statesmanship in Frederick Douglass's Life and Thought" as part of the Marshall Center 2020 Webinar on Frederick Douglass. Julian Maxwell Hayter, Associate Professor of Leadership Studies at the University of Richmond, chairs and moderates the discussion; Nolan Bennett, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, presents "The Political Imagination of Douglass's The Heroic Slave"; Lucas Morel, John K. Boardman, Jr. Professor of Politics at Washington & Lee University, presents "Douglass and Lincoln"; and Peter Myers, Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, presents "Frederick Douglass: The Agitator as Statesman." Sept. 25, 2020
A panel of scholars discuss "Frederick Douglass's America--And Ours," as part of the Marshall Center 2020 Webinar on Frederick Douglass. Corey D. B. Walker, Wake Forest Professor of the Humanities at Wake Forest University, chairs and moderates the discussion; Leigh Fought, Associate Professor of History at Le Moyne College, presents Women in the World of Frederick Douglass; James Oakes, Distinguished Professor of History at The Graduate Center, City University of New York, presents Frederick Douglass's Constitution; and Melvin L. Rogers, Associate Professor of Political Science at Brown University, presents Faith and Political Transformation. Sept. 25, 2020
David W. Blight, Pulitzer Prize-winning author; Sterling Professor of History, African American Studies, and American Studies; and Director, The Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistance, and Abolition, Yale University, presented the keynote address, "Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom," at the Marshall Center 2020 Webinar on Frederick Douglass. Sept. 24, 2020
Jepson School of Leadership Studies alumni Raegan Williams Morris, '99, Greg Efthimiou, '99, and Ken Anderson, '17, L'20, share strategies for leading during a crisis in a discussion moderated by Dean Sandra J. Peart. Aug. 31, 2020
Jepson School of Leadership Studies 2020-21 Leader-in-Residence Rodney Robinson presents "From Racism to Justice: What Our Children Deserve." Robinson, a 20-year teaching veteran and passionate advocate of underprivileged and underrepresented students, was named the 2019 National Teacher of the Year. In his current role as senior advisor for Richmond Public Schools, he creates programming to recruit and retain male teachers of color and coordinates anti-racism programs for the school district and Greater Richmond community. Dr. Tom Shields, Associate Professor of Education and Leadership Studies, moderated the webinar. October 15, 2020
Jepson student Ben Weinstein, ’20, interviews 2019-20 Jepson Leadership Forum speaker Virginia Eubanks prior to her presentation, "Algorithms, Austerity, and Inequality." February 13, 2020
The Jepson Leadership Forum presents Virginia Eubanks, Associate professor of political science at the University at Albany - State University of New York, for a presentation on "Algorithms, Austerity, and Inequality." Feb. 13, 2020
The Marshall Center Lecture Series presents Teresa M. Bejan, Associate Professor of Political Theory and Fellow of Oriel College, University of Oxford, for a presentation on "Tolerance and Civility." Feb. 6, 2020
Jepson student Aaron Gano, ’20, interviews 2019-20 Jepson Leadership Forum speaker Yasha Levine prior to his presentation, "The Internet as a Weapon." November 19, 2019
The 2019-20 Jepson Leadership Forum, Digital Dystopias: Truth and Representation in the Internet Age, presents Yasha Levine, Russian-American investigative journalist and author, for a discussion on "The Internet as a Weapon.” Nov. 19, 2019
The Jepson School of Leadership Studies' Marshall Center Lecture Series presents Sean Theriault, University Distinguished Teaching Professor of Government at The University of Texas at Austin, for the discussion "Contempt in Congress: The Decline of Statesmanship in the U.S. Senate." Nov. 8, 2019
The Jepson School of Leadership Studies' Marshall Center Lecture Series presents Raymond O. Arsenault, John Hope Franklin Professor of Southern History at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, for a discussion on "Arthur Ashe: Courage and Civility." Oct. 10, 2019
Jepson student Sara Milano, ’20, interviews 2019-20 Jepson Leadership Forum speaker Derek Thompson prior to his presentation, "Economics and Influence in Digital Spaces." October 7, 2019
Jepson School of Leadership Studies student Mehreen Usman, ’20, interviews 2019-20 Jepson Leadership Forum speaker Katie Hafner, journalist, author, and frequent contributor to The New York Times, prior to her presentation, "The Origins of the Internet" September 17, 2019
The 2019-20 Jepson Leadership Forum, Digital Dystopias: Truth and Representation in the Internet Age, presents Katie Hafner, journalist, frequent contributor to The New York Times, and author, for a discussion on "The Origins of the Internet.” Sept. 17, 2019
The Jepson School of Leadership Studies' Marshall Center Lecture Series presents Joshua B. Kaplan, Associate Professional Specialist and Director of Undergraduate Studies in Department of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame, for a discussion on electoral college reform. Sept. 11, 2019
The Jepson School of Leadership Studies Marshall Center Lecture Series presents Lynn Uzzell, lecturer at the University of Richmond and the University of Virginia, for a presentation on "James Madison as Father of the Constitution"? May 16, 2019
Jepson School of Leadership Studies student India Henderson, ’21, interviews Jepson Leadership Forum speaker Melody Barnes, former Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council and Principal and Co-Founder of MB² Solutions LLC, a domestic policy strategy and impact development firm, prior to her presentation, "Can We Make Our Democracy Work?" April 10, 2019
The Jepson Leadership Forum presents Melody Barnes, former director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, principal and co-founder of MB2 Solutions, a domestic policy strategy and impact development firm, for a discussion on "Can We Make Our Democracy Work?" April 10, 2019
The Jepson School of Leadership Studies presents Virginia State Sen. Jennifer McClellan, 2018-19 Leader-in-Residence, for the presentation "Where Do We Go From Here?" March 27, 2019
Jepson School of Leadership Studies student T.J. Tann, '21, sits down with Dr. Larry Bartels, May Werthan Shayne Chair of Public Policy and Social Science at Vanderbilt University, prior to Dr. Bartels' presentation "Democracy for Realists," part of the 2018-19 Jepson Leadership Forum series. March 5, 2019
The Jepson Leadership Forum presents Dr. Larry Bartels, May Werthan Shayne Chair of Public Policy and Social Science at Vanderbilt University, for a discussion on "Democracy for Realists." March 5, 2019.
The Jepson School of Leadership Studies Marshall Center Lecture Series presents Jonathan Zarecki, associate professor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, for a presentation on "The Re-Discovery of Cicero's Political Philosophy." Feb. 15, 2019
Jepson School of Leadership Studies student Erika Echternach, ’20, interviews Jepson Leadership Forum speaker Zeynep Tufekci, Contributing Opinion Writer to The New York Times and UNC-Chapel Hill Associate Professor, prior to her Jepson Leadership Forum presentation "Democracy in the Age of Twitter, Facebook & YouTube." Feb. 13, 2019
Jepson student Lina Tori Jan, ’20, interviews Jepson Leadership Forum speaker Blanche Wiesen Cook, Distinguished Professor of History and Women’s Studies at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, prior to her lecture "Toward an Inclusive Democracy: Eleanor Roosevelt's Legacy." Take 5 is a series of informal interviews with the scholars and experts who present as part of the Jepson Leadership Forum. Dec. 4, 2018
Jepson student Michael Johnson, ’19, interviews Jepson Leadership Forum speaker Levar Stoney, Mayor of the City of Richmond, prior to his lecture "The Reality of Voter Disenfranchisement." Take 5 is a series of informal interviews with the scholars and experts who present as part of the Jepson Leadership Forum. Nov. 28, 2018
Jepson student Aaron D'Oleo, ’19, interviews Jepson Leadership Forum speaker Peter Edelman, Professor of Constitutional Law and Poverty Law at Georgetown University Law Center, prior to his lecture "How Democracy is Failing America's Poor." Take 5 is a series of informal interviews with the scholars and experts who present as part of the Jepson Leadership Forum. Oct. 25, 2018
The Marshall Center Lecture Series presents Anthony Bradley, Chair of the Program in Religious and Theological Studies & Director of the Center for the Study of Human Flourishing at The King's College, for a presentation on "Finding a Solution to the Mass Incarceration Crisis." Nov. 9, 2018
The Marshall Center Lecture Series presents Andrew Murphy, Richard L. Morrill Distinguished Chair in Ethics and Democratic Values, for a discussion on "From Aspiration to Frustration: William Penn and the Vagaries of Leadership." Nov. 30, 2018
The Jepson Leadership Forum presents Blanche Wiesen Cook for a presentation on "Toward an Inclusive Democracy: Eleanor Roosevelt's Legacy." Dr. Cook is Distinguished Professor of History and Women's Studies at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. Dec. 4, 2018
The Jepson Leadership Forum presents Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney for a presentation on "The Reality of Voter Disenfranchisement." Nov. 28, 2018
The Jepson School of Leadership Studies presents Dr. E. Bruce Heilman, Chancellor and President Emeritus at the University of Richmond, for a discussion on "Why They Never Talked About It." Dr. Heilman (93) is the national spokesperson for the Greatest Generations Foundation. He served in the U.S. Marines during World War II, and is well-known for his commitment to raise awareness for other veterans. Nov. 27, 2018
The Jepson Leadership Forum presents Peter Edelman, Professor of Constitutional Law and Poverty Law at Georgetown University Law Center, for a discussion on "How Democracy is Failing America's Poor." October 25, 2018
The Jepson School of Leadership Studies’ Marshall Center Lecture Series presents Joel Richard Paul, Professor of Law, University of California Hastings Law School, for a discussion on "Chief Justice John Marshall and the Defense of the Rule of Law." Oct. 11, 2018