“Ten years ago, all of us involved in the program had the highest of hopes, but none of us knew where the PLS journey would take us.” Continue reading as PLS Co-Director Mike Hemphill shares learnings after 10 years of #PLScholars: presidentialleadershipscholars.org/a-leadership-p…

"By building relationships on things other than the way they vote, the group creates the space for diversity of thought, challenged perspectives, and encompassing solutions." More from #PLScholars Co-Director Kelley Jiou: presidentialleadershipscholars.org/political-wind…

STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH ON THE 2024 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: CRAWFORD, TEXAS — I congratulate President Trump on his election as 47th President of the United States of America, as well as Vice President-elect J.D. Vance and their families. I also thank President

Our statement on the result of the 2024 election.

Today, U.S. Navy named two future Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers as the future USS William J. Clinton (CVN 82) and USS George W. Bush (CVN 83). Like their namesakes, these two future carriers, and the crews who sail them, will work to safeguard our national security, remind

President Clinton and President Bush led the United States through some of the most challenging moments in U.S. history. Their legacies will endure through these aircraft carriers, which serve as formidable platforms dedicated to safeguarding our national security and

Announcing the Presidential Leadership Scholars class of 2025! We're excited for this accomplished group of 57 #PLScholars to come together, collaborate, and make a difference in our country and the world. presidentialleadershipscholars.org/2025-class-of-…

It’s #PLScholars season! We’re thrilled to welcome the 🔟 class of bold, inspiring leaders who are committed to tackling critical challenges, both in their communities and around the world. | Presidential Leadership Scholars Learn more: bit.ly/4jlNl7m

As class 🔟 of #PLScholars gears up for module one in Philadelphia this week, hear Dr. Mike Hemphill, co-director of PLS, break down the meaning behind this historic collaboration.

Bayeté Ross Smith, 2019 Presidential Leadership Scholar, artist, and adjunct instructor at NYU Tisch School, recently shared his passion for creating impactful art and the lessons he learned through the Presidential Leadership Scholars Program. Read more➡️ presidentialleadershipscholars.org/presidential-l…

Last month, the #PLScholars Class of 2025 met for the first time in Philadelphia. After four days together, the Scholars started to build a community, and they left Module One with a better understanding of the program and one another. Read the recap: presidentialleadershipscholars.org/making-communi…

2024 #PLScholar Keely Cat-Wells is working to increase accessibility and representation for disabled people around the world through her organization Making Space . Read how the PLS Program has impacted her life-changing work: presidentialleadershipscholars.org/how-a-pls-scho…

Co-Director of the PLS Program Kelley Jiou joined FOX 4 NEWS to talk about the Class of 2025 and the impact the program has made in North Texas and across the country over the past decade. Watch the interview: fox4news.com/video/1600176.

What do sausage making and legislating have in common? They can both be messy. Read how one @PLSProgram Scholar is bringing the two together to bridge divides in the Montana Legislature: ow.ly/PbCe50ViluG

The PLS Class of 2025 gathered for the second time George W. Bush Presidential Center last month. Scholars learned about decision-making through the lens of President George W. Bush’s Administration and from President Bush himself. Read the Module Two recap: presidentialleadershipscholars.org/turning-obstac…

Bianca Davis, 2023 Presidential Leadership Scholar and CEO of Dallas-based nonprofit New Friends New Life, is fighting back against human trafficking in Texas. Learn how Bianca's time in the PLS Program shaped and inspired her life-changing work: presidentialleadershipscholars.org/a-2023-preside…

Last month, the PLS Class of 2025 explored lessons on vision & communication at the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Scholars engaged in inspiring sessions with President Bill Clinton, Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, & more. Read the recap: presidentialleadershipscholars.org/presidential-l…

⭐️Applications are now open for the Presidential Leadership Scholars Class of 2026⭐️ For over a decade, PLS has selected purpose-driven professionals from across the country to join this one-of-a-kind network that’s over 500 alumni strong. Apply today: presidentialleadershipscholars.org/apply/

The PLS Class of 2025 visited the LBJ Library earlier this month to learn about influence & persuasion through the lens of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s presidency. Read the Module Four recap: presidentialleadershipscholars.org/lbjs-influence…

PLS Co-Directors Mike Hemphill and Kelley Jiou recently joined KBTX News in College Station, Texas, to talk about the impact of the program and what it takes to become a Presidential Leadership Scholar. Watch the interview: kbtx.com/2025/05/30/wha…