Lux et Veritas Leadership Program
Courageous Leaders
The Lux et Veritas Leadership Program is a selective, one-year fellowship for Yale undergraduates who are Buckley Program Student Fellows in their junior, sophomore, and freshmen years. This program, which runs from January to September, includes a winter retreat, week-long summer program, and monthly sessions during the academic year.
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students will receive a $1,500 stipend to cover travel and other expenses.
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Program Schedule
Winter Retreat
January 6th - 10th
Spring Semester
January 31, February 28, April 4, April 25
Summer Seminar
August 18th - 21st
Fall Semester
September 19th Concluding Program
Academic and Professional Training
Students will participate in seminars with top teachers, workshops with experienced practitioners, and discussions with thought leaders. Workshops will cover public speaking, debate, persuasive writing, public relations, and career development, among other topics.
As part of the program, students will have access to a wide variety of programming, including academic seminars and skills workshops. They’ll develop their professional skills through participation in group contests, such as op-ed writing, speech giving, and more. Additionally, fellows will have exclusive networking opportunities and learn from successful practitioners in a variety of fields.
Past Faculty:
- Benjamin Storey
- Ryan Hanley
- Daniel Mahoney
- Barry Strauss
- Alec Torres
- Mark Montini
- Peter Berkowitz
- Robert Bartlett
- Brian Robinson
- William F. B. O’Reilly
- Gregory Conti
- Adam O’Neal
- Jason Brennan