Lux et Veritas Leadership Program

The mission of the Lux et Veritas Leadership Program is to develop courageous future leaders committed to advancing the principles of a free society.

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.

Program Photos

Program Schedule

Winter Retreat

January 5 - 9

Spring Semester

January 30, February 27, March 27, April 17

Summer Seminar

August 24 - 27

Fall Semester Concluding Program

September 18

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

“Rhetoric is one of the skills that has been lost in the modern education system, and because of the Buckley Institute, I finally have a means of achieving development in this field.”

— Will Barbee ’26

“Genuinely one of the best weeks of my life…The seminars and friendly discussions were refreshingly old-fashioned in the best way. Thank you for making this week possible!”

— Jack Batten ’27

“I learned to question the moral implications of arguments, not just their effectiveness. The key takeaway for me was the importance of prioritizing truth and integrity in discourse.”

— Hilda Barragan-Reyes ’26