The University of Montana Foundation
Today’s global society calls for college graduates who are prepared to lead innovation, think entrepreneurially and shape democratic ideals. The new Global Leadership Initiative will guide students to graduate as critical thinkers ready to lead on the global stage.
This fall, faculty selected an initial cohort of approximately 200 freshmen as Global Leadership Fellows. These students will participate in seminars, courses and out-of-classroom experiences crafted to help them become engaged, articulate global citizens. Junior year, fellows will study abroad, intern or conduct research outside the classroom. Senior year, they will work together on capstone projects. A committee composed of faculty and administrators laid the groundwork for this initiative over the past two years.
The University has secured $1 million in private support for the Global Leadership Initiative. The goal is to raise another $2 million for the first phase of the program. This support will help students travel abroad, pay for weekend leadership retreats, provide faculty stipends and more.
In his inauguration address, President Engstrom said most of all, he wants the University to be a place of opportunity where students can succeed. The Global Leadership Initiative is just one more example of UM’s investment in the best minds it has to offer the new Global Century.
To make a gift to the Global Leadership Initiative today, please complete the form below.
To find out how to support the Global Leadership Initiative, contact Ric Thomas, Senior Vice President.
