The Barger Leadership Institute is the home for immersive leadership experiences at the University of Michigan. We use the power of human connection to unearth and inspire authentic leaders.
WHERE TO START?
Join the BLI to enter our community of leaders!
BLI Member benefits include:
- Access up to $500 in Grants
- Connection-building and leadership learning at our bimonthly BLI Community Meetings
- Member Socials like DestressFest and LoveFest
- Speaker Events and Leadership Lunches with local and national thought leaders
LEARN
We offer life-enriching experiences and practical tools that bring leadership concepts to life. A member's BLI path begins with,
LEAP
After you complete a LEARN experience, explore the possibilities and elevate your leadership path by applying for one of our fellowships,
LEAD
We prepare students to become leaders at the university, at their workplace, in their communities, and in their lives through real-world actions.
Our impact is measured by the legacies of those we influence.
The BLI alumni community is growing each year as graduates become lifelong partners. Our alumni are community leaders spread across various locations, career levels, and industries, providing access to diverse perspectives and a range of opportunities to share with our community. We aim to build meaningful relationships with students and alumni throughout the year through a variety of fall and winter alumni engagement events and joint access to our alumni database.
Database: All BLI members have access to a database of alumni who have opted in to connect with members for a variety of opportunities, including connecting with you for local advice, coffee chats, informational interviews, mentorship, and more.
Events: We strive to offer events that offer a benefit to both our member community and participating alumni. Whether a homecoming in the Big House, a mindfulness mini-retreat, or a storytelling workshop, we hope that everyone leaves a BLI alum+student event feeling enlivened with new connections.
Any student or alum interested in learning more - reach out to our ALF Alumni Liaison for more information, BLIAlumniEngagement@umich.edu.
