Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law

Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law

The major in Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law, or PPEL, provides an interdisciplinary course of study with a focus on normative questions of law and public policy.

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Fall 2026 Area Courses

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PPEL Ice Cream Social Spring 26

Join us for an Ice Cream Social featuring DeLuca Gelato on April 17th at Stern Plaza from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to enjoy delicious gelato and socialize! See you there!

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PPEL Post Grad Path Event Spring 2026

Join us for a speaker on April 17th in the Humannities Classroom 121 from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m.

Hear from PPEL alumna Chloe Smith as she shares what she’s been up to since graduation, along with insights and advice on navigating your own career path.

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PPEL Post Grad Path Event Fall 25

Join us for a career panel on November 20th in the Whitehurst Living Room from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Hear directly from three PPEL alumni about what they are doing now and suggestions on what you can do to get the job you want!

Upcoming Events

Faculty Highlights

Hidalgo publishes chapter on Tibet, 1950-1959

Javier Hidalgo, professor of leadership studies and PPEL, published the chapter "Political Leadership and the Struggle for Tibet, 1950-1959" in the edited volume Case Studies in Political Leadership.

Contact Us

Mailing address:
PPEL Program
424 Humanities Building
106 UR Drive
University of Richmond, VA 23173

Phone: (804) 289-8529
Fax: (804) 287-6833

PPEL Coordinator: Dr. Jeppe Platz
Academic Administrative Coordinator:  Emilee Papa