A-State Center for Leadership Excellence

09/03/2026

✨ Speaker Spotlight! ✨

We’re excited to welcome Shamim to our Fall Leadership Conference for Building Wealth Without Burning Out! 💰✨

As a working mother and former WIC participant, Shamim understands firsthand the barriers families can face on the path to economic mobility. Her passion for financial education led her to co-author Ella The Banker with her son, Liam - a book that has now been distributed to every elementary school in Arkansas! 📚

We can’t wait to learn from her story and insights on building wealth without sacrificing what matters most. 💙

Register today through https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1531/17/interior.aspx?sid=1531&gid=1&pgid=1915&cid=3996

09/01/2026

🌟 Keynote Speaker Spotlight! 🌟

We’re honored to welcome Marcy Doderer, President and CEO of Arkansas Children’s, as a keynote speaker at our Fall Leadership Conference!

A passionate advocate for children, Marcy has spent more than a decade transforming Arkansas Children’s into a statewide leader in pediatric healthcare. Her commitment to improving child health, strengthening communities, and championing bold advocacy makes her an inspiring voice for leaders across Arkansas.

We can’t wait to learn from her leadership, vision, and dedication to making Arkansas the safest, healthiest place to be a child. 💙

08/25/2026

Cultivating leaders....great news interview by KASU about our 10th anniversary conference!

A-State will be holding the 10th annual Leadership Excellence Conference on September 29th.

08/24/2026

We build leadership community! Watch this video to hear firsthand accounts about the life-changing connections and unique opportunities in the A-State Center for Leadership Excellence. To find out more about how to join us as a mentor or mentee, please reach out to us at [email protected].

This is "Center for Leadership Excellence | Promotional Feature" by Arkansas State University on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

08/13/2026

Save the date, and register here: www.AStateAlumni.org/LEC
Our speaker lineup is amazing, and all from the community are invited to attend.

08/13/2026

A-State students, don't wait! Use the QR code below to apply by August 21, 2026. We are in the process of selecting our 2026-27 cohort of students in the A-State Center for Leadership Excellence Step Up, Reach Back program.

This is how we are unique:

Community: Building relationships with caring mentors and students who support your success
Service: A wide variety of service projects to choose, based on your schedule and interests
Acceptance: Celebration of your unique strengths and a safe space to build confidence and flourish
Growth: Conferences, retreats, and learning opportunities
Resume-Building and Scholarships: While this is not a paid internship, each A-State student who successfully completes the Step Up, Reach Back program earns the designation "Leadership Intern" (a great designation to include on your resume and LinkedIn profile) and many Leadership Interns are eligible for scholarships as a result of their involvement.

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] or see our website at www.astate.edu/cle

05/06/2026

05/02/2026

A-State Center for Leadership Excellence (CLE) recently took interns to Little Rock (April 24–25) for an impactful experience focused on professional development, mentorship, and service.

On Friday, students visited the ASU System Office, where they connected with mentors and participated in an engaging professional development workshop. A special thank you to our mentor and Founder’s Circle member, Cindy Hovis Boyle, CPA , for leading such a meaningful and insightful session, and to all of the mentors who took the time to invest in our students throughout the visit.

On Saturday, interns gave back by volunteering at Party at the Plaza, a high-energy community festival supporting the mission of LifeTouch Health. We are especially grateful to our mentor and Founder’s Circle member, 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝘀, for sponsoring the trip and making this opportunity possible.
We would also like to congratulate Sharon on receiving the Michael V. Aureli Compass Award during the event, an honor that truly reflects her leadership and commitment to service.

Experiences like this highlight CLE’s mission to develop future leaders through hands-on learning, mentorship, and community engagement.

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