UR Now: ALUMNI
University of Richmond Alumni Professional Network creates connections
Emily Ward found her dream job through Spider networking.
Spring 2025 Area Courses
PPEL Post Grad Path Event
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!
PPEL Ice Cream Social
Join us for an Ice Cream Social featuring DeLuca Gelato on October 16th at Stern Plaza from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to enjoy delicious gelato and socialize! See you there!
Animal Suffering: Comparing, Quantifying, and Pricing
Professor Bob Fischer, Texas State University
Is it worse for a sow to be in a crate than it is for a layer hen to be in a cage? Is it worse for a sow to be in crate than it is for 10 hens to be in cages? Is it worth keeping hens in cages if it’s much better for the environment?
Join us for a whirlwind tour of these challenges, and some possible solutions.
Wednesday, October 22, 4:30 p.m.
Brown Alley Room, Weinstein Hall 313
Labor, Value, and Appropriation in Locke
PPEL invites members of the UR community to attend an upcoming talk by Professor Bas van der Vossen, Smith Institute for Political Economy and Philosophy, Chapman University.
Labor, Value, and Appropriation in Locke
What justifies property rights? This talk explores a Lockean answer to that question, arguing that ownership arises not just from labor but whenever the self extends outwardly in ways that are reasonably valued.
Thursday, October 23, 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Whitehurst Living Room
Light refreshments will be provided. We hope you can join us for what promises to be a thought-provoking discussion.
Upcoming Events
PPEL Feature Stories
UR Now: STUDENT EXPERIENCE
UR team debates cases, applying lessons from the classroom
Close competition marks the 26th annual VFIC Applied Ethics Bowl, hosted by the University of Richmond.
University of Richmond Hosts Statewide Applied Ethics Bowl
The University of Richmond will host the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges’ 26th annual statewide collegiate Applied Ethics Bowl on Feb. 13.
UR Now: Student Experience
University of Richmond students take a road trip to NYC to learn about job options
Spiders travel to the Big Apple to meet alumni in creative careers, including at NBCUniversal, Amazon Ads, and the NBA.
Faculty Highlights
Price makes Virginia Business list of 100 People to Meet in 2026: Educators
Terry Price, professor of leadership studies and PPEL, appears on the Virginia Business list of 100 People to Meet in 2026: Educators.
Flanigan co-publishes the book "Libertarianism: The Basics"
Jessica Flanigan, professor of leadership studies and PPEL, co-authored the book "Libertarianism: The Basics," published by Routledge.
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.
Williamson publishes chapter on Richmond's strong mayor government
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.
Resources
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