The University of Pittsburgh launched an initiative called the Hesselbein Global Academy for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement www.hesselbein.pitt.edu. The academy is housed at the University of Pittsburgh but open to students throughout the world. It aims to inspire, develop, and reward accomplished student leaders to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

A core program of the academy is the Hesselbein Student Leadership Summit to be held July 10-13, 2010. Fifty students are selected to receive advanced leadership training and mentoring from distinguished professionals in the business, nonprofit, military, and social sectors. If selected, the academy covers the cost of room, board, registration, and provides $200 in travel assistance. The online application is currently open at http://www.hesselbein.pitt.edu/student-leadership/overview.php. The application deadline is April 18, 2010. Please contact Angela Miller McGraw at This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript  or 412-624-5203 if you have any questions.