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Application opens for Presidential Leadership Scholars Class of 2026

May 12, 2025

A one-of-a-kind opportunity to join a powerful network of leaders and learn from the presidential experiences of George W. Bush, William J. Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Lyndon B. Johnson May 12, 2025 – The Presidential Leadership Scholars (PLS) program opened applications today for its 2026 program cycle. For ten years, PLS has brought together leaders […]

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Lessons in leadership: The secret sauce

June 28, 2024

Valerie Jarrett, CEO of the Obama Foundation, speaks about her experience as the longest-serving presidential senior advisor in history, the importance of mentorship, and what she considers the secret sauce of leadership.

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2024 Presidential Leadership Scholars join alumni network

June 26, 2024

Presidential Leadership Scholars Module Six recap

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Huston-Tillotson University President and CEO shares her PLS experience

June 17, 2024

Melva K. Wallace, Huston-Tillotson University President and CEO and 2016 Presidential Leadership Scholar, gives insights into her leadership journey as well as her time in PLS and what she gained through the program.

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Presidential Leadership Scholar spotlight: Maya Enista Smith

June 3, 2024

2022 Presidential Leadership Scholar Maya Enista Smith, President of Thoughtful Human, shares how greeting cards promote community and discusses sacrifice and hope – the two themes that impacted her the most throughout PLS.

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Exploring influence and persuasion in the Texas Hill Country

May 28, 2024

Presidential Leadership Scholars Module Five recap

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Application opens for tenth class of Presidential Leadership Scholars

May 8, 2024

A one-of-a-kind opportunity to join a network of leaders making a difference in the world and learn from the presidential experiences of George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Lyndon B. Johnson

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Our Responsibilities as Good Citizens

May 3, 2024

Presidential Leadership Scholars Module Four Recap

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We can heal our nation through service

April 25, 2024

AnnMaura Connolly is a 2015 Presidential Leadership Scholar, President of Voices for National Service, and Chief External Engagement of Policy and International Officer/EVP at City Year.

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Presidential Leadership Scholar spotlight: Steve Smith

April 25, 2024

2023 Presidential Leadership Scholar Steve Smith, President and CEO of Airlink, shares how his organization delivers critical aid and hope to millions of people around the world and discusses the power of the network gained through PLS .

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Using strategic partnerships to create lasting impact

April 3, 2024

Presidential Leadership Scholars Module Three recap

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