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We are ready to start another awesome year at the WKU Young Male Leadership Academy. Welcome to our new students!! Special thanks to Dr. Murphy for the unconditional support to our program and Mr. Nathal Howton for coming to speak to our students

The WKU YMLA is accepting applications for 9th and 10th graders. The WKU YMLA is a college preparation and recruitment initiative, that develops leadership skills in young males of diverse backgrounds by exploring the teaching profession. Apply by 9/8/23 wku.edu/redtp/young_male_lea… – at Bowling Green, KY

The WKU Young Male Leadership Academy closed another year with the End-of-the-year Celebration last Thursday, where five students graduated from the program and Mr. Michael Coleman received The Silent Hero Award. Congratulations and thank you Mr. Coleman!

Congratulations to all of our WKU YMLA competitors at the National 2022-2023 Educators Rising Conference. Special congratulations to: Researching Learning Challenges 🏅Ayden Page & Cameron Bell -7th place We are very proud of all of you!

Congratulations to all of our WKU YMLA competitors at the @EducatorsRising Conference. Special congratulations to: Angel Starks-Impromptu Speaking - 10th Exploring Education Administration Careers- Choncey Richardson - 2nd! Davin Huffman 4th Collin Anderson 8th

Today was a day for exploring the city and here we are! – at Florida, USA

Another awesome day of learning for the WKU Young Male Leadership Academy students at the @educatorsrising conference!

Congratulations to Julia Rivas, Recruitment Coordinator for WKU’s Equity and Diversity in Teaching and Young Male Leadership Academy Coordinator. Rivas was recognized with the Educators Rising Champion Award-Teacher Leader Division at the @EducatorsRising National Conference.

And after a long day of traveling, the WKU Young Male Leadership Academy students are at the National @EducatorsRising Conference! #edrising23 #servingourcommunity – at Orlando, FL

And to close the first part of the WKU Young Male Leadership Academy Summer Camp yesterday, our students enjoyed a delicious dinner while learning dining etiquette. Special thanks to Mrs. Shannon Hicks for the presentation, the @wkurg and Catering team for sponsoring the dinner.

Special thanks to educator Jose Montesinos - Spanish teacher at The John R. Rogers High School Spokane, Washington State for speaking to the WKU YMLA students about Breaking the Stereotypes in our Culture

Special thanks to Adrianne Browning and Wayne Simpson from The @wkuacdc for speaking to our students about College Writing and Resume Building today

The WKU Young Male Leadership Academy students had a great time practicing communication, leadership and team-building skills at the @wkuchallengecourse today! – at Bowling Green, KY

WKU YMLA students also learned about STEM careers and becoming a leader in their community. Special thanks to Dr. Kanita DuCloux and Dr. Michelle Jones, Associate Professors WKU Mathematic Department and Ms. Tiara Britts with BG City, BG Fire and Police Departments!

Special thanks to Mr. Cornelius Faulkner -Deputy Superintendent Glasgow and Mr. Keith Stokes - Lost River Physical Education Educator for speaking to the WKU YMLA about the importance of diversity in education and team building

Another year of a great WKU Young Male Leadership Academy Summer Camp has started! Special thanks to Dr. Dennis George-CEBS Associate Dean and Mr. Rob Clayton-Warren County Schools Superintendent for the official opening and welcome.

Mrs. @juliemrivas visited @BGJHS to talk to young girls about the power of collaboration. It was a lot of fun!

Great YMLA Saturday session with the awesome Dr. Dye. Thank you for coming to speaking to our young men about healthy ways to work with our emotions.

Great day for the WKU Young Male Leadership Academy students at the First Responders Day today.

Excellent day to have future teachers from @GwoodHS ! Special thanks to @DrMargarella and students- Grace and Tara for speaking to the group!