Degrees & Programs

Degrees & Programs

Learners to Leaders

See the links below to more photos from past L2L events

Learners to Leaders

Learners to Leaders (L2L) is a professional networking and leadership development initiative designed to support the educational and career success of college students and recent college graduates from under-represented communities who have demonstrated leadership ability and expressed an interest in continuing their education at the graduate level.

L2L offers participants an opportunity to meet other accomplished, high-potential students and young professionals from around the region, as well as professors, current graduate students and recent graduate school alumni from a variety of disciplines. 

As a longstanding educational leader in Minnesota, St. Thomas is firmly committed to the communities we serve – communities that contribute to the diversity and vitality of the university. Our goal is to strengthen these communities and our programs by engaging high-potential students in an ongoing conversation about the opportunities and benefits of a graduate education.

L2L Participant Guidelines

Join a supportive community committed to developing your full potential

L2L participation is by nomination only and is free for all participants.  Current college juniors, seniors and recent graduates of four-year degree programs are invited to apply to become a part of the L2L community. L2L alumni are invited to reconnect and participate in the 2013 L2L Summit.

Nominees should possess the following key qualities:

  • Solid academic achievement (3.0 GPA minimum, 3.5 GPA preferred)
  • Demonstrated leadership contributions
  • Expressed interest in graduate education in any field
  • A commitment to support increased participation of under-represented minorities in graduate degree-granting programs and professional leadership positions

Interested candidates are encouraged to engage an academic mentor, faculty member, supervisor or colleague to request a nomination.

We welcome nominations from the following individuals:

  • Educators
  • Business representatives
  • Community leaders
  • L2L alumni

2013 Nominations Now Open

Nominations must be received by February 6, 2013. L2L candidates will be accepted on a rolling basis as their nominations are received. Nominations for the March 2, 2013, program are now open. To nominate a participant, please proceed to the 2013 L2L nomination form.

 If you have questions about the program please contact Bill Woodson by email or call (651) 962 - 4226.

See a slideshow of photos from the 2012 event 

See a slideshow of photos from the 2011 event