Gary Ausman Fraternal Leadership Academy

The Gary Ausman Fraternal Leadership Academy, founded by UW alumnus Gary Ausman (Pi Kappa Alpha) is designed to develop a new generation of self-aware, reflective, effective, compassionate, collaborative, and ethical University of Washington fraternity students committed to applying their knowledge in service to the greater good.

The curriculum focuses on equipping emerging leaders with skills in communication, conflict resolution and teamwork, and helps them identify ways to create their legacy at the UW.

Members of Theta Delta Chi with Gary Ausman, at the 2020 Academy.

2020 Keynote Speaker Pete Shimer, COO of Deloitte

Closing remarks from Gary Ausman at the 2020 Academy

Members of Kappa Sigma with Gary Ausman, at the inaugural Academy in 2018.

Panel of undergraduate and alumni leaders at the inaugural Ausman Academy in 2018

Gary Ausman advised UW fraternities for 23 years in his illustrious career at UW. A husky tried and true, he graduated in 1963 and has stayed close to the community ever since. Since retiring, he continues to support UW fraternity leaders through the Ausman academy.

The 5th Annual Ausman Academy will be held in Autumn 2022.

More information coming soon!

Special thank you to our Ausman Academy Keynote Speakers:

2018: Jeff Roe (Alpha Sigma Phi) CEO and President of Premera Blue Cross
2019: John Vinson (Lambda Chi Alpha) Former UWPD Chief of Police
2020: Pete Shimer (Kappa Sigma) Chief Operating Officer at Deloitte
2021: Coach Keith Bhonapha Special Teams Coordinator and Running Backs coach for UW Football