07/20/21 Several Midland University students learned what it takes to be a leader, both mentally and physically, during the inaugural Warrior Leadership Academy Sunday and Monday. Through a partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps, 25 Midland students involved in athletics or performing arts worked together, intending to become stronger leaders for both their teams and the Midland community. “We went to the coaches and performing arts staff and asked them to nominate students they viewed as potential leaders,” Sidney Hirsch, Director of Student Development, Warriors Skills, said. “We want to give students the opportunity to improve and gain leadership skills.” Under the guidance of 15 representatives from the U.S. Marine Corps, Midland students spent two days participating in various physical activities and team exercises. “The Marines had them doing specific physical activities that encouraged them to work together,” Dr. Lawrence Chatters, Outgoing Vice President for Student Affairs, said. “Putting students through this will help them learn the strengths of their peers and increase that desire to support them. We are excited the Marines were willing to help and that we had students willing to go through this.”