Nominate a student for the Cook Leadership Academy

A cohort of Cook Leadership Academy Fellows is pictured. Nominate a student for the 2026-2027 cohort before February 1.

Faculty and staff are invited to nominate a student for the 2026-2027 Peter C. Cook Leadership Academy (CLA) cohort.

CLA is a competitive, co-curricular and cross-disciplinary leadership development program for a diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students.

Specific requirements for students include the following:

Nominees can be from any academic major or year.
Nominees should be in good academic standing; however, no specific GPA is required.
Nominees should demonstrate involvement in the campus community or other organizations.
Nominees should be dedicated to the public good, passionate about leading and committed to personal growth.

Nominations will be accepted through February 1. Visit the nomination website to learn more.

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