Presented by Peer Power Institute
Student Success Summit 2026
A three-day experience designed to equip students and Success Coaches with practical tools, professional insight, and meaningful connections.
- Thursday–Friday: Professional development, power talks, and featured conversations.
- Friday Highlight: Conversations with Dr. Linda Willis.
- Saturday: ReCHARGE / Career Day, Career Fair Reimagined, and Lunch & Learn.
- Throughout: Practical guidance for career planning, workplace readiness, networking, and growth.
Summit at a Glance
Summit Overview
Explore the summit schedule, featured sessions, panelists, and supporting organizations.
Thursday, March 19
- Welcome + Power Talk
- Three professional development sessions
- Lunch
- Afternoon power talk
- AI Career Development
- Closing + Dismissal
Friday, March 20
- Welcome + Power Talk
- Three professional development sessions
- Lunch
- Conversations with Dr. Linda
Saturday, March 21
- Opening / Hype Session
- Content Sessions
- Career Fair Reimagined
- Lunch & Learn Across the Generations Panel
Professional Development, Connection, and Momentum
Student Success Summit brings together professional learning, practical tools, and community-building across three days of programming.
Featured Sessions
Featured Sessions
Highlighted sessions across the summit schedule.
Launching Into the Workplace
A practical session on workplace culture, communication, supervisor relationships, and professional expectations.
Graduate School, Employment, or Gap Year
A conversation about making thoughtful post-graduation decisions and planning your next step with confidence.
Generative AI for this generation and the next
Step into the "CEO seat" with Evan Stephens for an inside look at how he leveraged Generative AI to build a thriving business from the ground up.
The "AI revolution" from anxiety to asset
Discover how to use Generative AI to amplify your impact in the classroom while simultaneously building a high-demand skill set for your own career.
Strategic Networking and Relationship Building
Learn how to build authentic professional relationships and use networking as a long-term career tool.
Building Resilience in an Uncertain Job Market
A session on navigating setbacks, career pivots, learning curves, and uncertainty in early career growth.
Navigating Identity and Inclusion in Professional Spaces
A discussion on authenticity, mentorship, inclusion, and professional growth in diverse workplaces.
Conversations with Dr. Linda: Purpose of Purpose & Power of the Dream
An inspiring keynote conversation featuring Dr. Linda Willis and Cortney Richardson.
Sponsored Session
Agape: The Science of Hope
A featured sponsored experience focused on resilience, motivation, and practical goal-setting for future growth.
Hope as a Practical Tool
Learn how to build hope as a practical tool for personal resilience and motivation. This interactive session provides hands-on goal-setting strategies to support future growth.
March 19, 2026
10:25 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Agape Extended Session with Certification
March 20, 2026
10:25 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Agape Extended Session with Certification
Reserve a Spot
Advance sign-up is available for Agape sessions on Thursday and Friday.
Daily Schedule
Daily Schedule
Daily schedules, room rotations, and subject tracks for each day of the summit.
Day 1
Thursday, March 19
9:00–9:15 a.m.
Welcome + Power Talk
UC Theatre
9:20 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Session Rotation
UC Theatre / Shelby / Bluff
12:30–1:00 p.m.
Lunch
—
1:05–1:15 p.m.
Power Talk
UC Theatre
1:20–1:50 p.m.
AI Career Development
UC Theatre
1:50–2:00 p.m.
Closing + Dismissal
UC Theatre
Day 2
Friday, March 20
9:00–9:20 a.m.
Welcome + Power Talk
UC Theatre
9:25 a.m.–12:35 p.m.
Session Rotation
Beale / Shelby / UC Theatre
12:35–1:00 p.m.
Lunch
—
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Conversations with Dr. Linda
UC Theatre
Day 3
Saturday, March 21
10:00–10:30 a.m.
Opening / Hype Session
Ballroom
10:35–11:35 a.m.
Content Sessions
Multiple Rooms
11:40 a.m.–12:40 p.m.
Career Fair Reimagined
UC Memphis / Bluff / River / Shelby / Beale
12:45–2:00 p.m.
Lunch & Learn Panel
Ballroom
Saturday Content Sessions
Subject tracks, room locations, and facilitators for Saturday.
| Content Area | Room | Facilitator |
|---|---|---|
| ELA 1 | BH 124 | Nerida Hubbard |
| ELA 2 | BH 107 | Romeo Gordon-Neely |
| MLD ELA | BH 109 | Chris Maclin |
| BIO | BH 111 | Ms. Robertson |
| ALG 1 | BH 201 | Ms. Bartolome |
| ALG 2 | BH 203 | Ms. Batiste |
| GEO | BH 205 | TBD |
| MLD Math | BH 209 | Deja Shorter |
| HIST | BH 301 | Le Marquee La Flora |
| SWAT | UC Iris | Sylvia Barnes |
Career Readiness in Action
From workplace preparation and networking to identity, resilience, and professional growth, the summit experience is designed to support students at every stage of their journey.
Lunch & Learn
Across the Generations Panel
A featured conversation with professionals from across industries.
Panelists: Victor Tate, Joyce Douglas, Jasmine Worles, Dr. Wesam Salem, Andrew Paslay, and Caroline Norris.
Victor Tate
Choose901 Alumni Talent Coordinator with a strong background in community engagement, mentorship, and civic connection in Memphis.
Joyce Douglas
Compliance Consultant at Synergy Compliance Partners LLC with expertise in regulatory compliance, risk management, and financial services.
Jasmine Worles
Mission-driven executive leading high-impact initiatives focused on equity, innovation, and public outcomes in Memphis.
Dr. Wesam Salem
Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at the University of Memphis focused on equitable, culturally responsive math and science instruction.
Andrew Paslay
Award-winning filmmaker and Director of Marketing for Peer Power, leading storytelling, branding, and student-centered media initiatives.
Caroline Norris
A Community Engagement & Nonprofit Leader | Passionate about connecting people with purpose. President & CEO at Volunteer Odyssey
Supporting Organizations
Thank you to our Student Success Summit Partners.
