Best JepsonSchool Podcasts (2024)

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Bridging Divides with Generative AI 57:39

1M ago57:39

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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…

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Justice by Means of Democracy 1:02:51

2M ago1:02:51

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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 2024-2…

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Take 5 with Alice Evans 5:05

6M ago5:05

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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 o…

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Lost in Thought: The Hidden Pleasures of an Intellectual Life 1:02:55

8M ago1:02:55

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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, thou…

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Take 5 with Charles Blow 5:17

8M ago5:17

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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 Mas…

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Ten Thousand Years of Patriarchy 1:04:11

8M ago1:04:11

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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,…

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Black Masculinity 1:08:13

9M ago1:08:13

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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 ra…

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Take 5 with Carole Hooven 5:51

9M ago5:51

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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 an…

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The Non-Toxic Nature of Masculinity 1:12:45

9M ago1:12:45

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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 Enterpris…

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Healing Our Social Distance: Community as the Remedy to Polarization 1:00:40

9M ago1:00:40

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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 ag…

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Don't Cancel the Classics, Broaden and Diversify Them 58:00

12M ago58:00

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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…

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Take 5 with Richard Reeves 7:01

1y ago7:01

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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 Le…

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Take 5 with Rob Henderson 5:45

1y ago5:45

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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…

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Understanding the Young Male Syndrome 1:00:14

1y ago1:00:14

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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 S…

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Solving the Crisis of Our Boys and Men 1:08:58

1y ago1:08:58

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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, 20…

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Take 5 with Rhiana Gunn-Wright 5:24

1+ y ago5:24

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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…

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Take 5 with Alex Tabarrok 5:28

1+ y ago5:28

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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 Jepso…

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Rescuing Socrates: How the Great Books Changed My Life and Why They Matter for a New Generation 1:04:49

1+ y ago1:04:49

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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, 2023By Jepson School of Leadership Studies

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U.S. Pandemic Policy: Failures, Successes, and Lessons 1:13:43

1+ y ago1:13:43

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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 le…

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Climate Change 1:16:41

2y ago1:16:41

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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…

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Reflections from the Deans 56:52

2y ago56:52

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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. San…

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Urban American History and the Policies That Shape How and Where We Live 56:50

2y ago56:50

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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 …

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U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan 1:09:48

2y ago1:09:48

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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 le…

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Free Speech and Open Inquiry in Higher Education 1:04:47

2y ago1:04:47

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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 p…

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Realism, Ethics, and Catastrophe 1:09:12

2y ago1:09:12

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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, 2022By Jepson School of Leadership Studies

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What International Law Has to Say About Indigenous Peoples: Does It Matter? 1:02:15

2+ y ago1:02:15

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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 Promi…

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Human Dignity, Democracy, and Borders: What We Owe Refugees 58:11

2+ y ago58:11

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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…

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Autocracy and Democracy in an Era of Nationalism 1:00:28

2+ y ago1:00:28

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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 imp…

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The Constitution of Knowledge 1:01:59

2+ y ago1:01:59

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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…

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Liberal States, Authoritarian Families 1:01:12

3y ago1:01:12

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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 a…

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How the Monuments Came Down Panel Discussion 1:18:28

3y ago1:18:28

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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…

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The Science and Ethics of Immigration 1:20:29

3y ago1:20:29

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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…

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The Promise of Global Human Rights 59:33

3y ago59:33

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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 "…

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Leading with Truth: Journalism as a Catalyst for Social Change 1:07:21

3+ y ago1:07:21

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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, 2020By Jepson School of Leadership Studies

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Charisma of Purpose 42:55

3+ y ago42:55

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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 differe…

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The Leadership Of Margaret Thatcher 1:01:47

3+ y ago1:01:47

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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, 2021By Jepson School of Leadership Studies

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Can We Make American Democracy Work? 55:39

3+ y ago55:39

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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. …

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Pursuing Educational Equity in Richmond 1:02:08

3+ y ago1:02:08

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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 seni…

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A Time to Build 59:00

3+ y ago59:00

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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, Be…

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Multiple Identities = Multiple Sources of Threat & Belonging 1:03:55

3+ y ago1:03:55

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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 st…

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2020 Webinar on Frederick Douglass closing remarks and dialogue 35:58

4y ago35:58

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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…

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The Political Thought of Frederick Douglass 1:07:22

4y ago1:07:22

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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 Foundin…

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Statesmanship in Frederick Douglass's Life and Thought 1:04:14

4y ago1:04:14

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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 Un…

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Frederick Douglass's America--And Ours 1:06:31

4y ago1:06:31

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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 W…

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Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom 1:09:43

4y ago1:09:43

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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 F…

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Leadership in Times of Crisis 58:09

4y ago58:09

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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, 2020By Jepson School of Leadership Studies

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From Racism to Justice: What Our Children Deserve 58:07

4y ago58:07

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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 Richmo…

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Take 5 with Virginia Eubanks 4:51

4+ y ago4:51

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Jepson student Ben Weinstein, ’20, interviews 2019-20 Jepson Leadership Forum speaker Virginia Eubanks prior to her presentation, "Algorithms, Austerity, and Inequality." February 13, 2020By Jepson School of Leadership Studies

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Algorithms, Austerity, and Inequality 1:12:14

4+ y ago1:12:14

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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, 2020By Jepson School of Leadership Studies

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Tolerance and Civility 1:03:31

4+ y ago1:03:31

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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, 2020By Jepson School of Leadership Studies

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