ASU Launches Institute Of Politics To Inspire Future Public Service Leaders

Study in US: Arizona State University (ASU) has joined the likes of Harvard and the University of Chicago by launching the Nonpartisan Institute of Politics.

Arizona State University has set up the ASU Institute of Politics to empower university students with experiences, networks and skills to grow in the leadership roles in public service.

The institute will be led by a native Arizonan, Ambassador Jeff Flake. He will be the founding director. ASU Institute of Politics is an initiative of the Office of the Executive Vice President and University Provost. Flake is a former U.S. congressman, U.S. senator, and U.S. ambassador to Turkey. He will bring a rich network of political experts and public policy to ASU and a wealth of experience.

“I am honored to join ASU at this critical time in our nation’s political evolution. The ASU Institute of Politics will serve as a bridge between the world-class academics at ASU and real-world public service, preparing the next generation of leaders to navigate and strengthen our democracy,” said Flake.

“Access to politicians, elected officials, Cabinet members, journalists and policymakers should not be the privilege of Ivy League institutions alone. ASU is one of the most forward-looking universities in the world, and its students have the resources and education needed to be future public leaders. The ASU Institute of Politics will enrich their education with mentoring, internships and exposure to some of the most consequential political minds in the United States,” he said.

ASU Institute Of Politics Details

Students of all subjects and academic backgrounds will have access to a range of programs which will provide them with direct exposure to Washington, D.C., public service, public policy, and politics.

The institute will host expert speakers including elected political appointees, officials, journalists and business executives. The public servants will offer one-on-one career mentoring to students. The students will get hands-on civic engagement opportunities and high-value internships with government offices.

Nancy Gonzales, executive vice president and university provost, said, “Our goal is to create a community of students, scholars and practitioners where constructive dialogue is encouraged and freedom of speech is advanced. By providing our students with unprecedented access to influential networks and real-world experiences, and by encouraging them to think critically about the wide range of political perspectives that influence our nation, we are investing in the future of our democracy.”

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