The Leadership Institute was established in 2006 by Ann Stuart, Chancellor and President of Texas Woman’s University, to address a nationally recognized need to advance the understanding and practice of effective, ethical leadership for the development of innovative, collaborative and responsible global leaders in an increasingly global community.

Students in the Institute participate in three components including:

Leadership Development

• Annual Leadership Seminar
• National Leadership Conferences
• Recycling Initiative

Health and Wellness

• Women's Health Research
• Personal Health Assessments
• Women's Health Awareness

Financial Freedom

• Individual Financial Assessment
• Financial Awareness
• Student Debt and Retirement Planning
• Micro-Lending Project