We are committed to help all WashU students develop as leaders—and to meet them where they are. Our physical office is in the Danforth University Center (DUC 160). But our programs, events, and activities are held across WashU.
Bauer Leaders Academy in the News
The View from Here
Members of the WashU Student Union share information at the Leadership Expo during WashU Leadership Week Oct. 23.
Character and Leadership
Personal development is a key part of a new kind of leadership training

Events & Activities
Each fall, the Bauer Leaders Academy hosts WashU Leadership Week. This event is dedicated to education, programming, and conversations about purpose, character, and leadership.
Blogs
Students Put Leadership Skills to the Test in Escape Room Challenge
On Saturday, February 22nd, a group of students stepped into a world of puzzles, problem-solving, and teamwork at Adventures of Intrigue, an escape room experience designed to challenge their ability to lead under pressure. Participants tackled a series of immersive challenges, each requiring a mix of critical thinking, collaboration, and leadership. In Snakes on a […]
Students Explore Leadership Styles in Interactive Workshop
The Bauer Leaders Academy recently hosted a dynamic Introduction to Leadership workshop, to explore foundational leadership concepts and discover their personal leadership styles. The workshop kicked off with an introduction to “lollipop leadership,” a concept that highlights the profound impact small, meaningful actions can have on others. From there, students delved into the WashU definition […]
Momentum Mondays Take Off at Bauer Leaders Academy
The Bauer Leaders Academy (BLA) is on a mission to inspire leadership and foster connection, and its new initiative, Momentum Mondays, is already making waves. Designed to help students kickstart their week with creative and meaningful activities, Momentum Mondays have set the tone for what promises to be a cornerstone of the BLA experience. Two […]
Empower, Elevate, Lead: Leadership Week Recap
WashU Holds Inaugural Leadership Week, Celebrating Commitment to Leadership Development Washington University in St. Louis recently hosted its first-ever Leadership Week, celebrating student leadership, personal growth, and purpose-driven leadership development from October 23 to 25, 2024. The event featured a series of impactful sessions, including a keynote by Dr. Sian Proctor—an acclaimed geoscientist, astronaut, and […]
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