The application for the 2026-2027 cohort closed on February 23rd 2026. Stay tuned for next year's application!
The Rising Leaders Program is designed to engage Honors students from all academic majors in an experiential leadership development program. Selected students will participate in two consecutive semesters of programs and activities that are planned around themes of leadership. The program allows students to earn a total of two academic credits during Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Those credits count towards the Honors College's experiential learning requirement.
Sessions meet monthly on Tuesday evenings 5-7 PM as well as on Thursday 09/03 6-8 PM, in addition to an all-day Saturday retreat in the Fall and a Saturday conference in the Spring (on campus). Students must be available during all program meeting times.
Program Activities & Topics Typically Include:
- Program Kick-Off Reception
- Alumni Mentoring
- Leadership Assessment (DISC)
- Non-verbal Communication
- Emotional Intelligence
- Personal Resilience
- Differences in Leadership Styles
- Public Speaking and Executive Presence
- Active Listening Skills
- Civil Discourse
- Conflict Management
- Service Learning