If only by virtue of their rarity, the academic seminars hosted by The Washington Center (TWC) are a unique experience.  But my time in Charlotte was more than a confluence of fortunate timing.  It is an experience of enrichment and inspiration that will come to define my academic career at Bridgewater State University.   | View Full Article

When 108 students from around the country arrived to The Blake Hotel on Sunday, August 26th, they really had no idea what to expect from their first week in Charlotte. Little did they know, each attendee would be in for a jam-packed week of programming, receptions and meetings with major political figures who helped shape Charlotte into the up and coming city that it is today.   Programming Speakers   | View Full Article

The threat of Hurricane Isaac could not damper the spirits of the 138 students attending the Republican National Convention Academic Seminar. The students, who travelled from over 60 institutions from across the country to Tampa, Florida, were treated to a brilliant and insightful week of speakers, panels and programming. It was not all work and no play as these students had the opportunity to explore Ybor City, attend a variety of receptions and had the opportunity to know each other on a more personal level during their small group sessions.   | View Full Article

TWC welcomed another class of alumni to their family of over 50,000 worldwide during summer 2012 commencement, which took place at the Blinken Auditorium.   Celebrating TWC's 50,000 Alumni   | View Full Article

Current students and TWC alums of the PA State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) attended a dinner reception at TWC headquarters on Wednesday, July 25th.   Speakers included:   1. Mike Smith, president of TWC 2. John Cavanaugh, chancellor of PA State System of Higher Education 3. Barbara Bowker, vice president of marketing, Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union (PSECU) | View Full Article

For the second time this semester, TWC hosted a Lunch Series event at the CBS Corporation in Washington, D.C. The July 20th event featured John Orlando, senior vice president of the CBS Corporation's Washington, D.C. office. He is responsible for the oversight, formulation and implementation of CBS's public policy and government relations' objectives. Mr. Orlando is also a 1976 alumnus of TWC, one of the first of over 50,000 alumni all over the world. He remarked that:  "My internship at TWC was one of the most life-changing experiences I had. | View Full Article