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Summer of Service

Students Exploring Opportunities and Careers with Public Purpose

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IOP Summer of Service students immerse themselves in issues and policies for eight weeks as they explore opportunities and careers with public purpose.
A Message from the IOP

Celebrating Pride Month

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During the past month, we had the opportunity to celebrate Pride, an important time to reflect and observe the progress and achievements as well as the remaining work toward full equality for the LGBTQ+ community.
Remka Nwana Marks Juneteenth with Spoken Word Performance

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Remka Nwana marks Juneteenth through poetry at "Juneteenth at Harvard: A celebration of Black freedom, food, and family traditions"
2021 National Campaign Conference

Sustaining Youth Power

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Join colleges and universities across the country to celebrate student leaders, maximize momentum from the 2020 election, and increase civic engagement on campus and in communities.
Spring 2021

Harvard Youth Poll Released

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The 41st edition of the Harvard Youth Poll shows that more young Americans are hopeful for America and engaged in politics, but mental health concerns remain.
Institute of Politics

Meet the New Members of the Senior Advisory Committee

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LaTosha Brown, Alex Burns ’08, Senator Jeff Flake, Mayor Michael Nutter, Abby Phillip ’10, and Alice Stewart bring invaluable insight and experience to the IOP.
JFK Jr. Forum

A Message from the International Space Station

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Dr. Jeanette J. Epps and Charles F. Bolden Jr. joined the Forum to celebrate Black achievement in space. To kick off the conversation, their friend and fellow NASA Astronaut Victor Glover shared a greeting from the ISS.
Fellows and Study Groups

Meet the Spring 2021 IOP Fellows

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Governor Steve Bullock, Bonnie Glick, Janet Hook, Bill Kristol, Mayor Michael Tubbs, and Nsé Ufot bring diverse experiences in public service to the IOP in Spring 2021

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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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Strengthening Democratic Institutions

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Race, Media and Politics

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A Conversation with Malala Yousafzai

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America and the World: A Conversation with Ambassador Caroline Kennedy & Senator Ed Markey

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Goldsmith Awards Ceremony 2019 with Marty Baron

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Free Speech, Open Minds and the Pursuit of Truth

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Robotland: The Future of Labor Policy and Work in an AI World

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A Conversation with John Kerry

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Brexit: What’s Next?

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Moral Resistance: When Faith & Activism Meet in the Streets

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PROGRAMS FOR UNDERGRADUATES

The IOP offers 16 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.