An Urgent Invitation to The Movies
PLS Class of 2015 Scholar Holly Gordon provides a list of movie recommendations to her fellow Scholars on the topic of democracy, race, and justice.
Holly Gordon
Class of 2015
Perspectives on Systematic Racism
Presidential Leadership Scholars are lending their voices to provide perspective on the systemic racism in this country and share thoughts towards progress.
Notes from the Field: Sunny Jha
"In many ways, this pandemic has been a remarkable test of the PLS network. I imagine, these are the moments in American history that our PLS founders envisioned for our scholars to shine. I believe we have appropriately risen to the occasion and hope we have made them proud. I look forward to the day when I no longer must wear an N-95 mask all day, but until that day is here, we are ready."
Sunny Jha
Class of 2018
Notes from the Field: Judge Scott Schlegel
When courthouses shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a unique challenge occurred. Courts around the globe had to figure out how to hold hearings without physical buildings.
Scott Schlegel
Class of 2017
Nomi Network Program Graduates Spearhead COVID-19 Response
COVID-19’s ripple effect on India’s economy might be a wake-up call to the rest of the world, but for the Nomi Network, it affirms the need for life-transforming programs in South and Southeast Asia.
Diana Mao
Class of 2015
Update on 2020-2021 Programming
Because of the challenges posed to travel by COVID-19, the 2020 Presidential Leadership Scholars program has been postponed for the current class until the spring of 2021.
Notes from the Field: Q&A with Michael Hole
Michael Hole, MD, MBA is a first-generation college graduate and former social worker turned Harvard- and Stanford-educated physician, professor, author, researcher and serial entrepreneur in Austin, Texas. See below for excerpts from our conversation with Dr. Hole about his efforts, especially during COVID-19.
Michael Hole
Class of 2019
Notes from the Field: Even Though We’re Apart, We’re Together In This Fight
In the middle of lockdowns and social distancing, it can feel like the world has shut down. It hasn’t. Filled with bursts of ingenuity, compassion and collaboration, life still goes on.
SreyRam Kuy
Class of 2017