WHAT WE DO
The Trent Lott Leadership Institute identifies young people and prepares them for leadership positions in the state or nation. By merging comprehensive leadership techniques with global consciousness, we produce informed leaders for the future.
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Our Leadership Program
The Trent Lott Leadership Instituteoffers a wide range of leadership and outreach programs for high school and undergraduate students andcontinues leadership education by partnering with the Department of Public Policy Leadership at The University of Mississippi.
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The PPL degree
Find out more about the Public Policy Leadership degree offered through the College of Liberal Arts.
- Learn more about the B.A. in PPL
Preparing tomorrow's leaders
Public Policy Leadership degree
Students benefit from selective admission through a holistic process, challenging academic programming, small classes, and committed faculty.
Public Policy Leadership Degree
High School Students
The Lott Leadership Institute is proud of our standing commitment to the development of the leadership potential for young Mississippians, Southerners, and non-Southerners alike. A fundamental (and foundational) part of this commitment is formed through our high school programs, offered in partnership with The University of Mississippi’s Division of Outreach and Pre-College Programs.
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Learn by doing
As a commitment to that belief, Institute students, staff, and alumni have developed robust internships opportunities for Lott students in Mississippi, across the United States, and internationally.
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The New Leadership Endorsement for All Majors
Get the honed leadership skills so many professions desire. The new Leadership Endorsement program is open to all students at the University of Mississippi. Students who fulfill the requirements receive a letter of endorsement they can share with prospective employers or graduate programs.
Leadership Endorsement
Hear From Our Students!
Get the perspective from a current freshman, sophomore, or junior-year student.
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Samuel Nemee
- Greek Life
Is there a professor that has been particularly helpful to you?
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Emerson Morris
- Greek Life
- Student Government
What was the appeal of the Lott program?
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Tyren Boyd
- Service and Community Engagement
- Student Government
Why did you choose PPL?
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Hannah Lloyd
- Greek Life
Why did you choose PPL?
See Hannah’s Answer
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Give to the Trent Lott Leadership Institute
For over twenty five years, the Lott Leadership Institute has prepared high-performing students for positions of leadership in a complex world. In that time, the Institute has made a positive impact on hundreds of young people, who have gone on to affect thousands more. We would like to invite you to join us in continuing to develop the leadership skills of young people and cultivate an atmosphere of acceptance and excellence by contributing to the Lott Institute. Your generous donation goes straight to our students and student programming.
Areas of study
The Lott Leadership Institute offers a B.A. in Public Policy Leadership in partnership with the College of Liberal Arts. With the B.A., students have an opportunity to double major or minor in another discipline. Here are some of our most commonly chosen areas of study.
All academic programs
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Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Leadership
Prepare for leadership in an increasingly complex world.
- Oxford
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Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Analyze political institutions and behavior.
- Oxford
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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ)
Gain a rich understanding of criminal justice in the United States and abroad.
- Oxford
- Tupelo
- Grenada
- Booneville
- DeSoto
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Bachelor of Science in Law Studies
Law Studies creates firm foundation for those students who plan to attend law school.
- Oxford
- Tupelo
- Grenada
- Booneville
- DeSoto
In the News
Students and faculty are making a difference across the state and the nation.
Community / Philanthropy / Student Life
Student Project Aims to Stem Clothing Waste
OXFORD, Miss. – What began as a University of Mississippi class project has evolved into a campuswide initiative to keep discarded clothing out of landfills and into the hands of people who need it.
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Community Education Leader Named Director of DeSoto and Grenada Campuses
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Events / Community Mary Miller to Share Insights at Inaugural Writers' Workshop
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Community News You Can Use: Understanding Political Polls
Meet the Staff
William Gottshall
- Executive Director of the Lott Leadership Institute
Melissa Jones
- Associate Director Trent Lott Leadership Institute and Director of Leadership Endorsement Programming
James Hirsch
- Program Manager
Katelin Hayward
- Program Manager
