In Memory of Gene Lemon
Top Leaders Institute is the premier educational training program for Alpha Gamma Rho chapter leadership teams to develop individualized plans for long-term chapter success.
By attending Top Leaders Institute, Alumni Association Representatives, Chapter Advisers, Housemothers/House Directors, and incoming Chapter Officers develop skills to professionalize the lifelong Fraternity experience and generate intentional strategies to attain the highest level of local chapter excellence and personal achievement.
Find institute locations and chapter assignments below; click a location for more information.
LOCATIONS

January 9-10, 2026
Top Leaders Institute: Atlanta
Nu |
(NC State) |
Xi |
(Auburn) |
Alpha Gamma |
(Florida) |
Alpha Eta |
(Georgia) |
Alpha Kappa |
(UT-Knoxville) |
Alpha Upsilon |
(UT-Martin) |
Beta Epsilon |
(Arkansas State) |
Beta Eta |
(Virgina Tech) |
Beta Theta |
(Middle Tennessee State) |
Beta Mu |
(Austin Peay) |
Beta Tau |
(Mississippi State) |
Gamma Delta |
(ABAC) |

January 9-10, 2026
Top Leaders Institute: Reno, NV
Rho |
(Colorado State) |
Sigma |
(Washington State) |
Phi |
(UC-Davis) |
Alpha Beta |
(Oregon State) |
Alpha Delta |
(Montana State) |
Alpha Lambda |
(New Mexico State) |
Alpha Pi |
(Arizona) |
Alpha Sigma |
(Fresno State) |
Beta Kappa |
(Chico State) |
Beta Omicron |
(Wyoming) |
Beta Phi |
(Idaho) |

January 23-24, 2026
Top Leaders Institute: TBD
Alpha Epsilon |
(LSU) |
Alpha Iota |
(Arkansas) |
Beta Nu |
(Texas A&M) |
Beta Xi |
(Texas Tech) |
Beta Pi |
(Louisiana Tech) |
Beta Sigma |
(Tarleton State) |
Beta Chi |
(Stephen F Austin) |
Gamma Gamma |
(Southern Arkansas) |
Gamma Epsilon |
(Sam Houston State) |
West Texas A&M |
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January 23-24, 2026
Top Leaders Institute: Hartford, Connecticut
Gamma |
(Penn State) |
Eta |
(Iowa State) |
Psi |
(Maine) |
Omega |
(New Hampshire) |
Alpha Alpha |
(West Virginia) |
Alpha Theta |
(Maryland) |
Alpha Nu |
(UCONN) |
Alpha Rho |
(Vermont) |
Beta Upsilon |
(Delaware) |
Beta Psi |
(Delaware Valley) |
Gamma Eta |
(SUNY-Cobleskill) |

January 30-31, 2026
Top Leaders Institute: Kansas City, Missouri
Epsilon |
(North Dakota State) |
Eta |
(Iowa State) |
Theta |
(Missouri) |
Kappa |
(UNL) |
Lambda |
(Minnesota) |
Pi |
(Oklahoma State) |
Alpha Zeta |
(Kansas State) |
Alpha Phi |
(South Dakota State) |
Beta Iota |
(Truman State) |
Beta Rho |
(NW Missouri State) |
Beta Omega |
(Missouri State) |
Gamma Beta |
(Ft. Hays State) |

January 30-31, 2026
Top Leaders Institute: Chicago, IL
Alpha |
(Illinois) |
Beta |
(Ohio State) |
Delta |
(Purdue) |
Iota |
(Wisconsin-Madison) |
Omicron |
(Kentucky) |
Tau |
(Michigan State) |
Alpha Tau |
(Western Illonois) |
Alpha Chi |
(Western Kentucky) |
Alpha Psi |
(Wisconsin-River Falls) |
Alpha Omega |
(Murray State) |
Beta Alpha |
(Southern Illinois) |
Beta Delta |
(Illinois State) |
Planning
Chapters should ensure all members of its leadership team attend Top Leaders Institute in its entirety. Participants can find information on what to bring, dress code, pre-Institute assignments, and more on the Top Leaders Institute FAQ.
Questions?
If you have questions regarding Top Leaders Institute, contact:
Amanda Horvat, Ph.D.
Director of Leadership & Education
[email protected]
816.891.9200, ext. 124
Experience Local Chapter Excellence
Top Leaders Institute is the flagship program of the Alpha Gamma Rho Local Chapter Excellence initiative, a strategic approach to strengthen the Fraternity through exceptional chapter experiences. It is comprised of six nationwide institutes, all of which are free to attend with lodging and dining provided at no cost through generous support of the Local Chapter Excellence campaign. To learn more about the most ambitious effort in Fraternity history, click here.