Celebrating the Class of 2026

Each year, The Center for Leadership honors CU 抖阴传媒在线鈥檚 most impactful student leaders through its Graduating Leaders of the Year Award. Among the 2026 cohort of 14 recipients, one Leeds major and two Leeds minors reflected on what the award means to them and how Leeds strengthened their leadership skills.
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The Power of Saying "Yes!"
What do students leave with after graduating from Leeds?
Like Ryan Brace (Fin, Acct'26), they leave knowing how to say "yes"鈥攖o opportunity, growth, and always bringing their 鈥淎鈥 game. As Ryan ventures from the classroom and Folsom Field into his next chapter, he carries what he calls "the intangibles": a commitment to learning and a positive attitude.
Senior Standouts
The university community celebrates the outstanding graduates from across campus, including Leeds graduates Carson Carere and Rocco Cieslak.
Read words of wisdom听from some of the many talented听and innovative students who are graduating and starting on their next adventures.

Leeds鈥 Class of 2026 PhD Graduates Chart the Future of Business
Leeds鈥 Class of 2026 PhD graduates share their research highlights and reflect on the experiences preparing them for the next exciting steps in their careers.听
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Masters in the Field: Graduate Students Look Ahead to Making an Impact
"A turning point for me happened when I stopped apologizing for my unconventional background and started leading with it."
"College opened my eyes to how important it is to build your community and be an active member in it."
"In many ways, you learn the most from the people in your life who weren't鈥痠ntentionally鈥痶rying to teach you anything."








