The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University will host the Civic Leadership Academy as an exclusive opportunity for high school juniors to learn from scholars, policymakers, and thought leaders from across the nation as part of the Drake University Center for Public Democracy. The Civic Leadership Academy will be held from July 10-12, 2023, concurrent with the Drake University Center for Public Democracy Summer Institute. The Civic Leadership Academy will immerse 25 high school students in an intensive and rewarding leadership development program that gives students the skills to stand out as leaders.

— Megan Wesselink, The Ray Center