Close Up Foundation, a national leader in civic education, is currently accepting applicants for their 2024-2025 Civic Fellowship Program on a rolling basis until May 1st. Recent graduates between Spring 2022 and September 2024 (including May 2024 graduates) are eligible to apply, particularly those with degrees in Political Science, Government, Education, or History though any recent graduate can apply. … [Read more...]
DGA Internships for Summer 2024
March 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The Democratic Governors Association (DGA) is looking for several interns for Summer 2024! There are five positions available. Communications internship Compliance internship Digital internship Fundraising internship Research internship Check out the aforementioned links for descriptions of the internships and applications. These internships are hybrid or remote for those outside Washington D.C. The applications remain open until the positions are filled. … [Read more...]
Talk with Attorney Nathan Grossman on US Government and the SEC
October 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
How Government Works: A Historical Analysis of the SEC … [Read more...]
DGA Internships for Spring 2024
October 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Democratic Governors Association (DGA) is seeking internships for Spring 2024. There are four positions available. Join as a Communications intern, Compliance intern, Digital intern, or Finance intern. Check out the aforementioned links for descriptions of the internships and applications. These internships are hybrid or remote for those outside Washington D.C. The applications remain open until the positions are filled. … [Read more...]
Talk with Alum Bill Leighty ’78
April 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Join us for a talk, sponsored by the PSIA department and the College of Arts and Sciences, from UMW Alum Bill Leighty ’78. Bill Leighty is a former chief of staff to Virginia Governors Warner and Kaine. He will discuss his new book Capitol Secrets: Leadership Wisdom from a Lifetime of Public Service. Time: Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 12:30 PM in Monroe 116. For questions, contact Professor Farnsworth at: sfarnswo@umw.edu or ext. 1404. … [Read more...]
SGA Visits Capitol Hill
March 31, 2023 by Leave a Comment
SGA, UMW’s Student Government Association, visited the US Capitol in mid-March for a tour and to learn about congressional life. They met with Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) as shown along with other senators (more info on their tour is provided on UMW article UMW Political Science Students Have Unique Access to Lawmakers). Joey Zeldin, the current SGA president, is also a Political Science major and a former intern in Senator Kaine’s office. Check out SGA's Instagram page to learn more about them and their engagement with the UMW community. … [Read more...]
Envision Experience by WorldStrides Opportunities
November 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Envision Experience by WorldStrides runs a wide range of educational summer programs and are beginning their hiring process for 2022. Their NYLF National Security program has paid positions at the University of Maryland, College Park, with offsite visits around the Washington, D.C. area. Lodging and meals are covered, and they are able to offer compensation for travel to/from the program site. The program runs five sessions in the months of June and July. Check out the job application to learn more! In addition, their Global Young Leaders Conference may be of interest as an opportunity for the students in the International Affairs side. Check out the Conference website page to learn more! … [Read more...]
DC Networking Opportunity
February 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Networking and policy opportunity with Local University Conservatives (LUC) Network!! Check out the flyer below to learn more! Spring 2021 Heritage LUC Network Flyer … [Read more...]
Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute Internship – Tyler Michels
November 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Tyler Michels is a senior graduating this Fall semester and is currently interning with the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute. The CCAI is a nonprofit that closely works with the largest bipartisan caucus in Congress. Read more about Tyler's internship experience below. … [Read more...]