Barger Leadership Institute

Where to start? Join the BLI! We offer life-enriching experiences and practical tools that bring leadership concepts to life.

Create your Leadership Path We prepare students to become leaders at the university, at their workplace, in their communities, and in their lives through real-world actions.

ALA 175: Foundations of Leadership In this course, students will develop a toolkit of skills and approaches for effective leadership practice

BLI Leadership Grants Allowing BLI members to receive financial support for short-term projects, events, or leadership development opportunities.

BLI Community Events Join us for bi-monthly sessions on leadership learning while building community and making connections over great food!

Social Transformation Take your passions and inspirations to positive social impact through a mini-course and up to $15,000 in project funding.

Leadership Certificate at the University of Michigan A BLI and MLEAD collaboration to help undergrads articulate and formalize their leadership experiences on campus.

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Recent News

Mindfulness, Dignity, and the Art of Human Connection

Michigan Online offers a new Open Online Course instructed by BLI director Ram Mahalingam.

Taking Student Leadership to New Heights with BLI Grants

The BLI Applied Leadership Fellows (ALF) Grants team funded 45 student-led projects and student professional development experiences this academic year, totaling a record $54,717.

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Welcome to the Barger Leadership Institute:

The home for immersive leadership experiences at the University of Michigan. We use the power of human connection to unearth and inspire authentic leaders.