WWU Morse Leadership Institute

WWU Morse Leadership Institute Western Washington University's Institute for developing student leaders.

The Morse Leadership Institute provides a variety of support mechanisms and opportunities for students across Western’s campus to develop as leaders. These include a minor in Leadership Studies, a variety of leadership studies courses, applied and global leadership opportunities, community engagement, peer and professional mentoring, support for students’ participation in academic conferences and

professional development opportunities, and campus events and programs. The Institute also supports campus partners who provide curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular opportunities aimed at student leadership learning so all WWU students can engage in their desired social and professional change efforts.

Meet some of the MLI student employees and faculty… just a few years before coming to WWU!!🤭
04/25/2026

Meet some of the MLI student employees and faculty… just a few years before coming to WWU!!🤭

Too many capable students leave college not because they can’t do the work — but because they feel alone, unsure, or can...
04/08/2026

Too many capable students leave college not because they can’t do the work — but because they feel alone, unsure, or can’t afford to stay.

MLI changes that.
We pair leadership education with scholarships, paid roles, mentoring, and emergency funding — so students build confidence while we remove the barriers. Our programming builds connections and confidence. The result: a 98.91% retention rate.
They don’t just stay. They LEAD.
Our flagship LDST 101 course builds belonging early, and students carry that forward into careers and communities. We’re not just teaching leadership theory and giving students a chance to practice their new skills.
We’re building the leaders the world needs.
Donate TODAY!!

https://wwugiveday.wwu.edu/giving-day/116110/department/116423?fbclid=PAVERFWAQ9NC1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaeclETmU_xdavzND3X9hn2Fz56RNGgFbHyICpfzZDoCx0NH3yJA0Td4badhhw_aem_dNn3cXkWr7Yq1ecDd6ZKeg

Donations to the MLI not only help support students academically, but also help us support students in need of immediate...
04/05/2026

Donations to the MLI not only help support students academically, but also help us support students in need of immediate financial support.

Through the WeAreWWU program fund and LDST 101 Initiative, we are able to support students like Sinclair! Help be part of student success by donating to the MLI for GIVE DAY!! Donate early TODAY!!

https://wwugiveday.wwu.edu/giving-day/116110/department/116423?fbclid=PAVERFWAQ9NC1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaeclETmU_xdavzND3X9hn2Fz56RNGgFbHyICpfzZDoCx0NH3yJA0Td4badhhw_aem_dNn3cXkWr7Yq1ecDd6ZKeg

It’s almost !! Official Give Day is on Tuesday, but EARLY DONATING IS HAPPENING NOW!!Help us raise funds to continue to...
04/04/2026

It’s almost !! Official Give Day is on Tuesday, but EARLY DONATING IS HAPPENING NOW!!

Help us raise funds to continue to allow students to advance their leadership capabilities and find opportunities for personal and professional development! Your donations also help us give out gap funding scholarships!! DONATE AT THE LINK IN OUR BIO TODAY!!

What an amazing project showcase that took place on Monday! Our LDST 101 students put together incredible projects this ...
03/12/2026

What an amazing project showcase that took place on Monday! Our LDST 101 students put together incredible projects this quarter, from raising over $400 for gap funding, to planting trees! Great work to all our students this quarter!!

Check out this event we are supporting next week!!
02/02/2026

Check out this event we are supporting next week!!

Join us for this talk about the book, Positively Uncivilized, between the award-winning author and poet Rena Priest, and WWU's Dr. Vicki Hsueh!

This event will be held on Thursday, February 12th at 4pm in Miller Hall 131.

This talk is organized by WGSS with support from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Honors College, History, English, Sociology, Morse Leadership Institute, and languages, Literatures, and Cultures.

AA/EO. Western is an equal opportunity institution. For disability accommodations or questions, please contact [email protected].

01/30/2026

Happening tomorrow!!

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Bellingham, WA
98225

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13606504000

Website

https://foundation.wwu.edu/event/leadership-studies-alumni-b-town-1

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