From the classroom to the boardroom, the lab to the office, leadership skills are important for graduate students who want to succeed professionally. Thirty-three graduate students improved their leadership knowledge during the 2024 Colman Inclusive Leadership Program, held virtually June 11 through 13.

The three-day immersion program introduces students to a range of practical skills, theories and special topics relevant to both academic and professional leadership contexts through readings, interactive group activities, case studies and discussions.

“Developing leadership skills is crucial to building trusting, long-lived relationships and an engaging and accommodating work environment that accomplishes short- and long-term goals,” said Steph Tran, a doctoral student in ecology and evolutionary biology and one of this year’s participants.

Read more on the Graduate School website.