Jeffrey Howard is Professor of Political Philosophy & Public Policy and the founding Director of the Digital Speech Lab at University College London.
His book, Setting Fire to Reason: The Ethics of Free Speech, was published this year with Princeton University Press.
Monday, September 28th, 2026
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Brown Alley Room
Join us for an Ice Cream Social featuring DeLuca Gelato on April 17th, 2026 at Stern Plaza from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to enjoy delicious gelato and socialize! See you there!
Join us for a speaker on April 17th, 2026 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.
Join us for a career panel on November 20th, 2025 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!
Seniors learn the importance of justice for all during summer internships with legal aid nonprofits in Queens and Richmond.
Terry Price, professor of leadership studies and PPEL, appears on the Virginia Business list of 100 People to Meet in 2026: Educators.
Jessica Flanigan, professor of leadership studies and PPEL, co-authored the book "Libertarianism: The Basics," published by Routledge.
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.
Thad Williamson, professor of leadership studies and PPEL, published the chapter "Richmond, Virginia's 20-Year Experiment with 'Strong Mayor' Government" in the edited volume Case Studies in Political Leadership.
