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Keeping up with LEAD U.

Recaps, announcements, and what's next for our students, mentors, and campus partners.

LEAD U students and mentors behind the scenes

FeaturedNewsAugust 10, 2026

Behind Lead U: Short-Doc

A short documentary that goes behind the scenes of LEAD U — meet the founders, mentors, and students building the next generation of fearless leaders.

LEAD U students during the Summer Institute

RecapJuly 23, 2026

LEAD U Summer Institute

Five weeks, four pathways, one fearless cohort — inside the 2026 LEAD U Summer Institute.

LEAD U cohort on stage at the Fearless 1X 26 showcase

RecapJuly 23, 2026

Fearless 1X 26 Highlights

Showcase night — cohort members took the stage to present their projects and celebrate a fearless summer.

LEAD U cohort in LUi polos at a campus partner site

NewsAugust 1, 2026

LEAD U 26/27 Cohort Is Now Open

Applications are open for the 2026/2027 LEAD U cohort — camps, workshops, the summer institute, and the on-campus college program.