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The brought students from 15 countries to 51��Ʒ��Ƶsburgh for a four-day Student Leadership Summit in July. Delegates participated in workshops, service projects, attended lectures and dined with local 51��Ʒ��Ƶsburgh leaders in every sector. Over its history, student leaders from 72 countries have participated.

Tapping an alumni network of nearly 500, the Hesselbein Global Academy also welcomed back speakers and mentors to inspire this year’s cohort. Luis Miranda, a 2012 participant, spoke about his struggles and triumphs in international peace keeping efforts, specifically with the Colombian peace process.

Aster Teclay (A&S ’10), a 2009 participant, stressed the importance of self-belief. “If your actions inspire others to learn more, become more, you are a leader,” said the senior project manager at the Housing Authority of the City of 51��Ʒ��Ƶsburgh.

Major General Randall Fullhart, Commandant of the Corps of Cadets at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, was honored this year for being a Hesselbein Global Academy mentor for all 10 years of the program’s existence.

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