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LEADERSHIP AND EXCELLENCE, RECOGNIZED GLOBALLY
In TIME’s World’s Top Universities 2026 ranking, the University of Michigan is ranked ninth globally and first among U.S. public universities.
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Our Philosophy

EMPOWERING LEADERS WHO COLLABORATE, INNOVATE, PROVIDE STRUCTURE, AND DRIVE RESULTS

At the Sanger Leadership Center, we seek to democratize the leadership development process by providing students, alumni, and external affiliates with the bold ideas, transformative experiences, and inclusive communities needed to self-guide and accelerate leadership development. Our leaders are known for being collaborative, innovative, providing structure, and driving results.

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Find your path

Your leadership roadmap

Determine a pathway to your leadership goals using the Leadership Roadmap. Tell us who you are, and we’ll help you identify what opportunities are available to you, what your next steps are, and how you can best engage with Sanger.

Testimonials

Kishor Ravindra Rao, MBAn ’25

Kishor Ravindra Rao, MBAn ’25

Testimonials

“When I first came to Michigan Ross, I thought leadership was about having the right answers and confidently navigating uncertainty. Through Sanger, I realized how difficult—and important—that work truly is. The experiences I had challenged me to stay grounded in purpose, embrace ambiguity, and grow into the kind of leader I once only imagined becoming.”

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Bold Ideas

Bold ideas from Sanger

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