Jepson School of Leadership Studies

06/02/2026

Just out: the University of Richmond 2025-26 Year-in-Review! Read it to learn how together the Jepson School of Leaderships Studies, the University of Richmond School of Arts & Sciences, and the University of Richmond's Robins School of Business provide one of the nation's best educations! University of Richmond Alumni

Richmond’s teacher-scholar culture invites students into the work of discovery across campus and beyond. In a community defined by close student-faculty engagement and dedicated academic support, Spider scholars continue to earn recognition for their remarkable achievements.

05/29/2026

On May 9, 2026, during its annual Finale ceremony, the Jepson School celebrated recipients and mixed and mingled during a reception for graduating seniors and their families. Congrats, ! 🏅🙌🥳🎓

05/28/2026

The Jepson School, in collaboration with the International Leadership Association, presents the Fredric M. Jablin Doctoral Dissertation Award annually in recognition of outstanding new . Submit your for consideration by the June 15 deadline.

This annual award was established in 1999 and later renamed to honor and celebrate the life of Jepson professor Dr. Fredric M. Jablin (1952-2004). It is presented in partnership by the Jepson School of Leadership Studies and the International Leadership Association in recognition of outstanding new....

05/27/2026

Five Jepson School graduates will receive full as to University of Oxford master's programs. University of Richmond University of Richmond School of Arts & Sciences University of Richmond Career Services University of Richmond Alumni 🕷️❤️💙🎓🙌

Five Class of 2026 Jepson School graduates receive full scholarships to attend University of Oxford master’s programs.

05/26/2026

At the request of professor David Wilkins, Jack Sheldon, '28, created what may be the most comprehensive existing database of . “I want to do a study that focuses on how tribal constitutions are constructed and how they can help citizens better understand their rights so they can engage with state and federal governments,” Wilkins said. “Jack’s efforts are going to be very helpful with this.” University of Richmond https://giving.richmond.edu/features/article/-/28127/university-of-richmond-student-builds-one-of-a-kind-native-american-research-database.html?utm_source=jepson&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=features-story

A student-faculty collaboration in the Jepson School of Leadership Studies has resulted in a comprehensive digital collection of nearly 450 Native American constitutions.

05/22/2026

Three cheers for the Jepson Scholar , recognized for their significant contributions to the intercollegiate athletics program while achieving a GPA of 3.0 or higher! Kudos to Richmond Mens Lacrosse Team's Jackson Carawan 🥍, Richmond Spiders Football's Sean Clarke 🏈, Richmond Spiders Women's Basketball's Maggie Doogan 🏀, Richmond Spiders Men's Basketball's Michael Walz 🏀, and Richmond Spiders XC/Track & Field's Molly Wise 🏃‍➡️! Maggie Doogan received the 2025-26 Jepson School Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award. 🕷️❤️💙 Richmond Athletics

05/21/2026

Kudos to Jepson Mortar Board members Andrea Punishill, Logan Rafferty, Charlotte Tisdale, and Michael Walz! The Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society recognizes , , and . 🕷️❤️💙🎓👏

05/20/2026

Kudos to Jepson graduates Jack DeKorte and Charlotte Tisdale, who received the James MacGregor Burns Award and the Clarence J. Gray Award, respectively, in recognition of their , , and ! Pictured here with Dean Sandra Peart and University of Richmond President Kevin Hallock, Jack and Charlotte were the Jepson School standard bearers at . This fall, Jack will matriculate at Boston College Law School and Charlotte will pursue an MPH at Boston University School of Public Health. Bravo! Brava! 🎓👏🙌

05/19/2026

Andrea Punishill, Jepson , received the University of Richmond Alumni Association Jepson School Outstanding Senior Award in recognition of her engagement inside and outside the classroom, as reflected in her GPA and campus . Andi plans to take a gap year before heading to the University of St Andrews in Scotland to pursue an MLitt in in fall 2027. Congratulations, Andi! University of Richmond Alumni University of Richmond Career Services 🎓👏🙌

05/18/2026

Our Jepson graduates were recognized for their accomplishments both inside and outside the Jepson School. Congratulations to Samuel Chanenson, recipient of the C.J. Gray Achievement Award for the University of Richmond School of Arts & Sciences, the Grigg Award for Excellence in , and the Weinstein Learning Center Peer Educator of the Year Award! Kudos also to Abigail Green, recipient of the Award in Languages, Literatures and Cultures; Andrea Punishill, recipient of the Modlin Book Award for Student Book Collections; and Everett Weaver, recipient of the Spencer D. Albright Book Award for the outstanding graduate in . 🎓👏🙌