The Harry T. Wilks Leadership Institute is committed to promoting community-based learning experiences that prepare students to become engaged public leaders and informed global citizens while also enriching and giving back to the communities that surround and support Miami University. By connecting students and communities, in Southwest Ohio and around the world, the Wilks Leadership Institute advances the understanding and practice of the types of engaged leadership necessary for building a vibrant democratic society today and in the future. The Institute was established as the result of an endowment from Miami graduate and renowned philanthropist and attorney, Harry T. Wilks.

Harry T Wilks appointed to Board of Trustees

Harry T. Wilks, whose $5 million gift led to the creation of the Wilks Institute, was appointed to a 9-year term on the Miami University Board of Trustees.

Acting Locally profiled in Miami Student

The Wilks Institute's Acting Locally program received a full page writeup in the Miami Student's January 18 edition.

Wilks Scholars featured in Op-Ed

The Hamilton Journal-News editorial profiled students involved in the Acting Locally program on January 14, commending the students' work to relieve tensions between Hamilton's Hispanic residents and other members of the Hamilton community.

Miami news release profiles Acting Locally

Excerpt:

"Miami University students are working in Hamilton's Hispanic community, part of a Harry T. Wilks Leadership Institute "Think Tank": Thinking Globally, Acting Locally. Known as Wilks Scholars, the students committed to a two-year curricular and community-based program; this is its second year."

Booker T. Washington mural completed successfully

The Hamilton Journal News' November 20 edition describes the successful completion of the public art mural at the Booker T. Washington Community Center.

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