By: Eli Freund, Editorial Communications Manager, UConn School of Engineering 

In a ceremony held on Tuesday, May 22, 29 graduate students were inducted in front of faculty, staff, and UConn Engineering leadership, into the John Lof Leadership Academy, a new exclusive society for UConn Engineering graduate students.

Backed by the generous endowment from John Lof, a former UConn electrical and computer engineering professor of 35 years, this exclusive Academy will aim to continue the legacy of Dr. Lof, who wished to reward and cultivate a select group of future leaders and engineering trailblazers.  The proceeds of the endowment will be used towards the direct support of the student members (in the form of grants and fellowships), as well as the corresponding Academy programs. 

The Academy will continue to accept applications throughout the summer and those newly accepted members will be inducted in the fall 2019 ceremony. Through membership in the Academy members will receive a myriad of benefits, including:

-Exclusive mentorship from the Dean of Engineering, including a special reference from the Dean during the job search process

-One-on-one mentoring with members of industry and alumni

-Individualized career fairs

-Resume building advice,

-Access to grants and fellowships specific to John Lof Leadership Academy members.

-A professional certificate of leadership upon successful completion of 6 workshops and qualified activities.

The first cohort of John Lof Leadership Academy are as follows:

The first executive board for the Academy was also announced, which are as follows:

For more information on the John Lof Leadership Academy, its benefits, and information on how to apply can be found by visiting: https://grad.engr.uconn.edu/john-lof-leadership-academy-for-graduate-engineering-students/.