Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute

The Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute exists to ensure every student knows they can lead.

The Leadership Institute is the premier center for student leadership development in the Midwest. Since 1997, we have empowered individuals to contribute to a more socially responsible world with integrity and conviction.

Your gift will allow us to continue offering innovative, intentional, and inclusive leadership opportunities for all CMU students.

x2 Impact! Power Hours for Students First

Sep 13, 2024

A power hours event for the Students First General Scholarship Fund is coming up! Today, September 13, from 9 a.m. -12 p.m. ET, every dollar gets matched up to $532.

Help reach 1,332 for CMU 132!

Sep 13, 2024

Fire Up Chips! Thanks to giving 932 gifts for CMU students, you’ve unlocked the $532 reward to the Students First General Scholarship. In honor of 132 years, can you help us leap to 1,332 gifts to unlock the next reward for the Student Emergency Fund?

$532

632 Donor Challenge

Once we reach 632 donors, $532 goes to the Finish Up Chips Scholarship.

632 / 632 Gifts

Completed

$532

332 Donor Challenge

Once we reach 332 donors, $532 goes to the CMU Student Food Pantry!

332 / 332 Gifts

Completed

$532

1,332 Donor Challenge

Once we reach 1,332 donors, $532 goes to the Student Emergency Fund!

1,332 / 1,332 Gifts

Completed

Success!

Turn the U.S. Maroon!

Thank you for turning the U.S. maroon! We had a donor from every state give back, and $1,132 has been gifted to the Finish Up Chips Scholarship as a result. Fire Up Chips!

Completed

$532

932 Donor Challenge

Once we reach 932 donors, $532 goes to the Students First General Scholarship!

932 / 932 Gifts

Completed

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