Welcome to the Pioneer Leadership Program

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The Pioneer Leadership Program (PLP) has been developing the leadership skills of some of the University of Denver’s most talented undergraduate students since 1995.  PLP is a unique academic minor and Living and Learning Community at the University of Denver.

PLP seeks students with the desire and potential to be citizen leaders.  Leaders of today need the skills and abilities that prepare them for the challenges of corporate, institutional, and public life.

PLP prepares students for these challenges with a focus on citizen leadership. As an experiential based program, PLP utilizes academic, co-curricular and service-learning to guide students to the theory and practice of leadership. 

Student success is facilitated by unfettered access to PLP’s dedicated faculty and staff.  Students who complete the coursework and program requirements obtain a 24credit minor in leadership studies. 

PLP students engage in intellectually challenging courses, complex issue discussions, group projects, community service, internships and have opportunities to study abroad.  Students meet, listen, and engage with local and nationally known community, business, and public leaders.

For more information, please browse our website or contact pioneerldr-info@du.edu.

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