June 14, 2023
Contact: Uriah Orland, 573-882-6212, uriah.orland@missouri.edu
WHAT:
The Emerging Leaders Conference provides an opportunity for Missouri youth to participate in a conference focused on civic engagement and college access. Conference attendees explore and discuss state and local community issues, share and learn from varying perspectives, observe and practice the legislative decision-making process, and then receive guidance and support around the college-planning process.
The Emerging Leaders Conference is a partnership between the Office of Academic Access & Leadership Development in the MU Division of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity, and the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus.
For more information, visit https://diversity.missouri.edu/program/emerging-leaders/.
WHO:
Current Missouri high school students
WHEN:
Saturday, June 24, through Tuesday, June 27
WHERE:
University of Missouri campus
NOTE:
Media interested in covering the event should contact Uriah Orland at 573-882-6212 or uriah.orland@missouri.edu or LaToya Stevens at 573-882-1217 or lstevens@missouri.edu.