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OUR MISSION + PASSION
The Institute of Politics (IOP) at Harvard Kennedy School was established as a living memorial to America's youngest elected president, John F. Kennedy. Since its founding half a century ago, the Institute has used its programming and activities to ignite passion, appreciation and respect for politics and public service in the hearts and minds of every generation. More »
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JUST ANNOUNCED: Join us next Wednesday at 6:00 PM ET as @GovLarryHogan of Maryland and former governor of Wyoming M… t.co/RpUo6VEKnk
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RT @Kennedy_School: Watch a recap of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address at the @harvardiop Forum earlier this week ⤵️ https:…
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PROGRAMS FOR UNDERGRADUATES
The IOP offers fifteen major programs for undergraduate involvement including the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum, a fellowship program with top political practitioners, over 100 paid internships; a nonpartisan, quarterly journal; and a nationwide survey project of millennials’ political views.
- Campaign and Advocacy Program (CAP)
- Citizenship Tutoring
- Civics
- Community Action
- Fellows & Study Groups
- Harvard Political Review
- Harvard Political Union
- Harvard Votes Challenge
- Internships and Career Services
- John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum
- Policy Groups
- Politics of Race and Ethnicity
- Public Opinion Project
- STEAM
- Women's Initiative in Leadership