Exciting New Benefit for Modern Leadership Participants! Hear from inspiring speakers , dive into an interactive workshop, and connect with fellow leaders at a networking reception. 

Highland’s public historian, Lisa Armstrong, herself a member of Highland’s descendant community, leads William & Mary students in a discussion of food and heritage

This full-day experience is designed to engage college students, faculty and staff, donors, and regional entrepreneurs in a thoughtfully curated journey through innovation, collaboration, and community building. 

Location: Virtual New York Times Bestselling author and publishing dynamo Dhonielle Clayton talks about breaking into the industry, staying in the industry, and how she helps new writers get their foot in the door. 

Please join GRI on November 19, 2025, at 5:30 pm in The Hive Event Space to celebrate Dr. Brent Kaup and Dr. Kelly F. Austin’s release of their book, "Pathogens of Finance: How Capitalism Breeds Vector-Borne Disease" (Critical Environments, 2025).

Calling all tree huggers, forest friends, and book worms! If you are interested in connecting with fellow nature-lovers over a good book, join us for Highland’s Green Gathering Book Club.