Franke Global Leadership Initiative

Cultivating the next generation of leaders who will help solve the world's most pressing problems

The Franke Global Leadership Initiative (GLI) at the University of Montana creates an opportunity for students to ask some of the most pressing questions of the 21st century while gaining the skills necessary to find the answers. GLI is a four-year program, open to all areas of academic study, where Fellows will engage in innovative seminars, tailored discussions on the Presidential Lectures and o

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08/16/2026

THE GLI LOVES PROSPECTIVE GRIZ 👏

Last Friday, we met so many terrific prospective students and their families at Griz Preview Day!!

Future Grizzlies, your adventure awaits! 💙🌎

08/14/2026

✨Final part of the GBLD 194 Professor Highlight Series…

Fall semester is getting closer by the day!

Looking forward to seeing all of our newest Franke Fellows in one of the seven GBLD 194 classes we offer this fall! 💙🌎