University at Buffalo

Leadership House - a highly selective leadership development program for first-year students at the University at Buffalo - welcomed 29 students for the 2024-25 academic year. "This program is designed to make sure students get the most out of their time at UB," Phyllis Floro, director of student engagement, says. "Leadership House provides members with opportunities to gain and improve leadership skills, put those skills into action, network with successful Leadership House alumni and establish a supportive community of peers." Leadership House is a year-long commitment with two leadership-based courses, two retreats, an orientation and various community-building programs throughout the year. Students receive credit for the two classes and dedicate about six hours per month to the program outside of the classroom. While many participating students choose to live together, it is not a requirement of the program. UB is New York State's flagship and the largest and most comprehensive institution in the State University of New York system.