This year, we’re leaning all the way into grit—the relentless drive to overcome obstacles and rise when the odds are stacked against us. Our journey begins in the heart of Detroit, a city that has rewritten its story through resilience, hustle, and heart. As we kick off our learning year together at our chapter retreat, we’ll draw inspiration from its powerful comeback.

Throughout the year, we’ll challenge ourselves with high-energy, thought-provoking experiences designed to stretch and inspire. We’ll hear from bestselling author Ryan Leak, whose message in Chasing Failure teaches us that embracing setbacks can often lead to our greatest successes.

At University Day, we’ll be joined by Brett Ledbetter, mindset coach to basketball phenom Caitlin Clark, as he unpacks the psychology of high performance.

We’ll also enjoy elevated moments, like an intimate evening with Jay Leno, who will share his deep passion and insights into the world of collector car investing. Our adventure continues with a luxury yacht experience through the BVIs, an exclusive IU-Purdue tailgate, and we’ll end the year in unforgettable fashion—celebrating our 49er graduates with a blowout night of live music featuring Ludacris, Common, and DJ Jazzy Jeff.

This is the year to embrace grit—and discover just how far it can take us.