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Pathways to Leadership

Dates: March 13-15, 2026

Grades: Current 10th and 11th graders

Cost: $300

School Nominations Due: January 15, 2026 (earlier if capacity is reached)

Student Registration Due: January 23, 2026

Student Registration is by school nomination only. A private registration link will be emailed to the student following school nomination. Payment is due upon time of registration. 

As part of their commitment to supporting a future generation of leaders at the local, state, and national levels, the Trent Lott Leadership Institute also provides leadership conferences for high school leaders. At our Pathways to Leadership Conference, experienced faculty members bring campus programming to students in communities across the South—uniting high school and community leaders with opportunities at the University.

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