The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC) and the U.S.-Japan Research Institute (USJI) formalized a ground-breaking partnership on September 11th that will connect Japan’s top eight universities to TWC's programs.   | View Full Article

Roger Simon is the Chief Political Columnist at POLITICO, a political journalism organization that was established in 2007 to cover the politics of Capitol Hill, the presidential campaign and presidency, and the business of Washington lobbying and advocacy. Simon talked about the political landscape for the 2012 elections. | View Full Article

Last Monday, the Business and Global Trade Program learned about the City Year Corps mission and participated in the Leadership Compass Activity, providing them with yet another professional opportunity that they will take back to their communities and universities after completing TWC's semester-long program.   Learning about City Year   | View Full Article

Chad Creasey, Alumnus of "Campaign '96: In Pursuit of the Presidency" seminar, spoke to the Science, Technology and Society program about how his academic seminar experience transformed him personally and professionally.   | View Full Article

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

The Democrats kicked off the convention with an event centered around the culture, tradition and community of Charlotte, hyped by every speaker in the previous week. The high expectations were exceeded as CarolinaFest proved to be a true celebration of the Carolinas. Spectators were treated to a variety of music, southern cuisine and free events which the rain could not even damper. It was the perfect way to begin the fieldwork placements of the over 110 students who had arrived to the up and coming city just a week before.   | View Full Article