Bingham Fellows Program Calendar
During the program, the class meets at varying locations in the Louisville community. Please take note of mandatory sessions when evaluating whether the Bingham Fellows program is right for you.
2026 PROGRAM DAYS
January 22, 2026 (Mandatory)
February 5, 2026
February 24, 2026
March 26, 2026
April 23, 2026
(Backup/Snow Day) May 14, 2026
May 20-21, 2026 (Overnight Retreat, Mandatory)*
June 25, 2026
July 23, 2026
August 27, 2026
September 24, 2026
October 22, 2026
November 19, 2026 (Graduation)
*Please note this date has been changed since the schedule was originally published. Contact Maria Della Bella if you have questions about the calendar.
2027 PROGRAM DAYS
January 28, 2027 (Mandatory)
January 29, 2027 (Mandatory)
February 25, 2027
March 25, 2027
April 13, 2026
(Backup/Snow Day) May 6, 2027
May 20-21, 2027 (Overnight Retreat, Mandatory)*
June 24, 2027
July 29, 2027
August 26, 2027
September 23, 2027
October 21, 2027
November 18, 2027 (Graduation)
WHAT TO EXPECT
The Bingham Fellows is an 11-month-long program that takes place from January – November. The program year begins with a mandatory opening day in January and includes a mandatory two-day overnight retreat in May. During program days, participants meet and work with key leaders and decision-makers in the community or participate in experiential learning around the topic as they explore solutions and pathways forward.
Outside of the program days, participants will work in teams on different projects to address the year’s topic. These project teams will meet, typically weekly, and develop their solutions independently. Beginning in May, a portion of program days will be set aside for additional group work. Participation on a project team is required.
Participants come away with new tools for facilitating change as well as the opportunity to put leadership skills into practice that credential them as a leader of leaders.