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 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.

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

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Recent News

Senior Reflection, Renuka Murthi

“Start where you are” felt like finally placing a critical puzzle piece that I’d been missing for all my life.

BLI – Year One

My coworkers have become my best friends, my managers have become mentors, and Weiser Hall has become my home away from home.

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Show your SUPPORT

We strive to support our students and faculty on the front lines of learning and research and to steward our planet, our community, our campus. To do this, the Barger Leadership Institute needs your support.

Events

Dec

BLI DeStress Fest

3:00 PM
Weiser Hall

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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.

Quick Links

JOIN THE BLI! Fill out the membership form here

Learn about our Leadership Path

Explore BLI member experiences in our Student Voices Blog

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