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Pathways to Leadership

Dates: March 1-3, 2024 

Grades: Rising 11th and 12th graders 

Cost: $275

School Nominations Due: TBD 

Student Applications Due: TBD 

Committee Decision: TBD 

Student Registration and Payment Due: TBD 

*Information will be sent to schools in January. 

This conference begins with a tour of the aquarium Sunday afternoon. Monday brings workshops and breakout sessions led by first-rate faculty and professionals, examining leadership principles, local leadership, and civic engagement. On Tuesday, we’ll have a quick debrief and a service project before dismissing students. In addition to tangible informational takeaways, participants have a unique opportunity to develop rapport with other young leaders in our state.

For additional information, please contact:

  • Address: Outreach and Continuing Education, Office of Pre-College Programs, The University of Mississippi, P.O. Box 1848, University, MS 38677-1848
  • Phone: (662) 915-7621
  • Fax: (662) 915-1535
  • Email: precollege@olemiss.edu