News & Announcements
News and announcements from The Washington Center
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What to Expect at TWC’s National Security Seminar 2024
The Washington Center’s annual exploration of the most pressing issues in national and domestic security policy is a unique opportunity to build knowledge, engage with individuals and institutions...
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Unstuck Labs & TWC Interns Collaborating on Innovations for a More Connected Global Community
Unstuck Labs, a digital agency and startup studio providing workshops and software development, is passionate about fueling collaborative futures in their cutting-edge technology.
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Celebrating the Life of Michael B. Smith, President Emeritus
The Washington Center (TWC) mourns the passing of Michael B. Smith, M.Ed., president from 2004-2016 and a 40-year employee, joining TWC in 1976 just after our founding.
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Unlocking your Future: The FTA DFT Internship Program
Discovering the advantages of joining the FTA DFT Internship Program with The Washington Center.
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The Washington Center Welcomes Two Esteemed Alumni to its Board of Trustees, Reelects Chair
The Board of Trustees of The Washington Center (TWC) recently elected two accomplished alumni to its Board. Isaiah Boswell and Geoff Schaefer...
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TWC’s Workforce Readiness Program: Career-Connected Skills for the Future of Work
The Washington Center is launching an innovative Workforce Readiness Program to provide an opportunity for learners to immerse themselves in the realities and expectations of today’s workforce.
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Connecting Experiential Education and Early Careers Discussing trends in higher education, career preparedness and the future of work.
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Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups Prepares 85 Students for Careers in Transportation and Public Policy
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the 2023 Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups (STIPDG).
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U.S. Department of State Opens Application for 2024 Cohort of William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship
Two-year fellowship provides academic funding for a master’s degree while preparing students to enter the Foreign Service as a Diplomatic Security Service Special Agent.
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Fueling Innovation and Equity with Cybersecurity Industry Partners
Learn more about Tentacle’s experience in the Cybersecurity Accelerator Program and how participating supports their operational and equity visions.
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The Washington Center Launches Cybersecurity Accelerator Program to Build Access and Equity for College to Career Pathways
This first program from TWC’s Innovation Institute is designed to engage historically marginalized learners with career exploration, mentorship and networking in one of the fastest growing and...
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The Washington Center Announces Funded Fellowship for Students Seeking Career Advancement in Broadcast Media
Opportunity for diverse candidates to gain first-hand experience via The United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM), the Federal government’s leading global communications network.
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U.S. State Department Launches the William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship
The Two-Year Graduate Fellowship Seeks to Attract Highly Qualified Candidates to the Diplomatic Security Service that Reflect the Diversity of the United States
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U.S. State Department Opens 2023 Application for the Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship Program
The U.S. Department of State and The Washington Center announce the launch of the 2023 application cycle for the Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship internship program.
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TWC Mourns the Passing of Former Board Member and Supporter Norman Y. Mineta
The former Secretary of Transportation was recognized with TWC's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012.
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SAMHSA Selects 22 Students for Summer 2022 Diversity Internship Program
Washington (April 29, 2022) – The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC), which partners with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA),...
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Meet Kim Churches, TWC's New President
Churches is TWC's fourth President—and first female in the role—as of October 2021. She brings nearly three decades of experience in nonprofit and higher education administration.
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The University of Colorado Boulder Selects The Washington Center to Administer CU in D.C. Program
In a first-of-its-kind partnership, TWC will operate the CU Boulder’s longstanding CU in D.C. program beginning in spring 2022.
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The Washington Center Announces Funded Federal Diversity Internships in Public Health
U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services seeks interns from underrepresented populations. WASHINGTON D.C —The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC) has partnered with the...
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TWC Congratulates Dennis M. Hanno of Wheaton College for Winning the 2021 Burke Award
This award honors a college or university president who champions experiential education.
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The Washington Center Announces Kimberly Churches as New President
Churches Becomes TWC’s First Female Chief Executive Officer in its 46-year History
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The Washington Center Sets School of Record Partnership with Elon University
The agreement enables students from non-affiliated schools to receive academic credit from Elon for completing TWC’s Academic Internship Program.
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Library of Congress Seeks Fall Interns through TWC’s Federal Diversity Internship Initiative
Learn about this exciting opportunity to work at the world's largest library. Apply by July 14, 2021 to be considered.
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TWC Announces Retirement of President Chris Norton
Combining his service as member of the board of trustees and president, Norton has been part of TWC leadership for 18 years.
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The Washington Center Board of Trustees Elects Dr. Susan C. Pannullo as New Chair
Dr. Pannullo is an alum, parent of an alum, renowned neurosurgeon-educator, and long-serving member of TWC board.
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Application Opens for Department of Navy HBCU/MI Post-Doctoral Program
Learn more about this exciting opportunity to work with world-renowned scientists and engineers at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, D.C.
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Johnson & Wales University Partners with The Washington Center to Maximize Students' Professional Success through Experiential Learning
JWU is preparing to launch new opportunities available through The Washington Center this year, such as the Spring 2021 Academic Internship Program and the upcoming Inauguration 2021 Academic Seminar.
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TWC Presents 2020 William M. Burke Presidential Award for Excellence in Experiential Education to Dr. Mary Marcy
This award recognizes Dr. Marcy for her dedication to ensuring all students have the opportunity to apply classroom lessons in professional-world settings, a hallmark of experiential learning.
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A Message from Chris Norton, President of The Washington Center
Diversity and inclusion are core values of our mission, and we stand in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and all members of oppressed communities who have suffered the effects of systemic racism.
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The Washington Center Launches the Largest Virtual Academic Internship Program in the Country with 550+ Students Starting Summer Internships
Students will intern 20-25 hours per week, participate in virtual career readiness sessions and workshops such as resume writing, interviewing, and more.
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U.S. Department of State Selects 15 Students for the Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship Program
Students will begin the two-year Fellowship in 2020, culminating in an appointment as Foreign Service Information Management Specialists.
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TWC Mourns Passing of Board Member and Friend, Irene Hirano Inouye
The U.S.-Japan Council president was a staunch advocate for trans-Pacific collaboration and relationships.
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The Washington Center Preserves Internship Experience with Summer 2020 Virtual Internship Program
Special program re-engages professional opportunities that could have been lost to COVID-19.
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Celebrating 20 Years at The Washington Center
Monumental Career Journeys Start Here. Kathleen Regan-Mills, Senior Manager, Academic Seminars started at TWC in 2000 and has been helping students see achieve their potential ever since.
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TWC Alum Uses His Public Health Training to Help with COVID-19 Testing
How are members of The Washington Center community stepping up to help during the coronavirus pandemic? VET Initiative alumni Vegas volunteers with the Medical Reserve Corps in Washington, D.C.
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Madonna University Chooses The Washington Center as D.C.-Based Internship Partner
This strategic partnership will provide students from Livonia, Michigan's Madonna University opportunities to gain invaluable career preparation experience in Washington, D.C.
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The Washington Center Selects Emerging Leader for Board of Trustees
Yisel Cabrera of Ford Motor Company Fund brings philanthropic and community relations expertise to The Washington Center's governing body.
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The Washington Center’s 45th Anniversary
Yearlong ‘Monumental Career Journeys Start Here’ Celebration Commences
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A Monumental Journey to Here
Join The Washington Center in celebrating our 45th Anniversary, and the more than 60,000 young people and partners who’ve helped us further our mission.
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The Washington Center Selected by DePauw University to Empower Its Students with Real-World Opportunities
Indiana's DePauw University becomes 400th U.S. affiliated institution that trusts TWC to prepare its students for personal and professional success.
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The Washington Center Partners with UW-Milwaukee and UNC Charlotte as Campus Hosts at National Political Conventions
Campuses in the DNC and RNC host cities to welcome students and faculty, provide learning facilities for two-week convention seminars
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The 2019 Annual Scholarship Dinner: Bridging to the Future; a Recap
The Washington Center hosted its Annual Scholarship Dinner, Bridging to the Future, at the National Building Museum.
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Expert Panel Explores How Micro-Credentials Reshape Higher Education and Employment
The Washington Center focused its second annual Employer-Higher Education Roundtable on the emergence and challenges of micro-credentials.
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The Washington Center Establishes Scholarship Fund in Memory of Beloved Colleague
The Margery Magill Memorial Scholarship Fund will aid students who share her passion for international relations, food security and women’s empowerment.
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Campus Compact to Continue The Washington Center’s Higher Education Civic Engagement Awards Tradition
Campus Compact will issue the next call for nominations in Fall 2019
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Bridging to the Future — The Washington Center 2019 Annual Scholarship Dinner
The Annual Scholarship Dinner honors those alumni, colleges and universities, employer partners, influential advocates and leaders, and generous sponsors that help The Washington Center connect...
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New Partnership Set with The Washington Center to Launch Careers for Denison University Students
Students will exchange their Ohio campus for an immersive semester in the D.C. professional world.
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Ford Motor Company and The Washington Center Announce Expansion of the John Dingell Fellows & Scholars Program
Six summer recipients from Michigan colleges attended a breakfast reception with U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, Leaders from Ford Motor Company and The Washington Center
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The Washington Center Appoints Two Distinguished Executives to Board of Trustees
Dr. Marta Tellado, President and CEO, Consumer Reports and Paige Warren, Managing Director and COO, PGIM Real Estate Finance contribute diverse expertise to governing board
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New Partnership with Michigan Tech Introduces Its Students to the World Beyond Their Campus
Michigan Tech did their homework. The university knew it wanted to add an internship experience that would introduce students to the world beyond the small rural town in Michigan and help achieve...
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The Washington Center Goes Beyond the Grade with Portfolium
Coming to The Washington Center for an internship or seminar produces more than a wealth of experiences. It generates a collection of academic accomplishments and competencies that go into one...
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TWC Part of Select Program to Assess Student Career Skills, Readiness
Is there a difference between what we know and what we can show? That was a question The Washington Center dedicated itself to answering for student interns completing the Academic Internship...
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TWC Welcomes Leo Lambert, Elon University President Emeritus, to Board of Trustees
Dr. Lambert’s student-centered, experiential approach to higher education and mentorship, a valued addition to TWC’s leadership board.
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Celebrating Impact at TWC's 2018 Annual Scholarship Dinner
The Washington Center proudly presents Impact: The Annual Scholarship Dinner 2018, honoring internship partners, advocates, students and alumni with an evening of celebration in the nation’s capital.
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TWC Recognizes PASSHE Foundation and PSECU for Steadfast Support of Interns from PASSHE Universities
Celebration of Pennsylvania organizations and the students they support organized by TWC as Summer 2018 term nears conclusion.
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The Washington Center Announces the 2018 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellows
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars is pleased to announce the selection of the 2018 Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellows. Thirty...
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TWC Announces 2017 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellows
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars is pleased to announce the selection of the 2017 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellows – 10 Undergraduate Fellows and 20 Graduate...
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TWC Announces 2016 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellows
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars and the State Department are pleased to announce the selection of the 2016 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellows – 10...
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The Prudential Foundation and TWC Position Veterans for Professional Success
Learn how a partnership with TWC helped the Prudential Foundation further its goal of supporting Veterans with opportunity.
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Communications Students Join a Global Professional Community
Each fall, about twenty students from the Emerson University School of Communications arrive in D.C. for a global communications experience they could only get here.
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Adrienne Jones Talks Public Service—but Not Politics—to Maryland Interns
Maryland House of Delegates member Adrienne A. Jones credits organizations like The Washington Center for their help in introducing Black and Latino students to the inner workings of government,...
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TWC Honors Partners and Sponsors of the Veterans Initiative
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC) is proud to highlight and honor the dozens of sponsors and partners of the Veterans Employment Trajectory (VET) Initiative.
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TWC Announces 2017 Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellows
The Washington Center (TWC) for Internships and Academic Seminars is pleased to announce the selection of the 2017 Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Program Fellows – one Undergraduate...
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The Washington Center Honors Six Affiliates with 2017 Partnership Awards
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC) is proud to announce that six colleges and universities have been chosen to receive TWC’s 2017 Partnership...
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TWC Forms Partnership to Support D.C. Homeless Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC) is proud to partner with the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV), the Washington D.C. Mayor’s...
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Chris Norton Begins New Legacy as Third TWC President
Christopher K. Norton, former vice chair of The Washington Center’s board of directors, became the organization’s third president on Sept. 1, 2016.
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Gala 2015 | 40 & Forward
The Washington Center commemorated 40 years of transformational higher education at this year’s annual Gala: 40 & Forward.
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Introducing TWC's 2015 Alumni Award Recipients
The Washington Center will recognize three outstanding former students at its annual Alumni Awards Breakfast on Monday, Oct. 5.
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The Washington Center Mourns the Passing of Former Board Member John Whitehead
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The Washington Center Receives $100,000 Scholarship Endowment from the Motorola Solutions Foundation
Funding to support law and criminal justice internships.
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TWC Welcomes 100 Mexican Students from Public Universities
TWC welcomed 100 new students to D.C. as a part of its Mexico 100 program, designed for Mexican college students to to learn how to develop cross-sector partnerships that strengthen civil society...
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The Washington Center Hosts Gala 2014: Access and Opportunity
Candy Crowley, CNN’s Chief Political Correspondent serves as Master of Ceremonies for the event.
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The Washington Center Hosts Institutional Awards Dinner to Honor Academic Partners
WASHINGTON – On September 29, The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars will honor partners that have been strong advocates of experiential education and contributed greatly to...
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The Washington Center and the New York Life Foundation Honor Schools with Civic Engagement Awards
Five colleges and universities were chosen this year from more than a 125 nominations to receive the 2014 New York Life Higher Education Civic Engagement Award presented by The Washington Center...
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TWC Introduces Internship Bill of Rights
Initiative Establishes National Standards for Employers, Interns and School.
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The Washington Center Welcomes 70 Students For National Security Academic Seminar
The two-week academic seminar will focus on topics including defense, intelligence, and challenges in a global society; students represent more than 10 universities.
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TWC & New York Life Foundation Announce Universities Honored with Prestigious Civic Engagement Awards
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Five colleges and universities were chosen this year from more than a hundred nominations to receive the 2013 Higher Education Civic Engagement Award presented by The Washington...
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TWC Partners with the Gibraltar Government on an Entrepreneurship Training Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Over the next three years, beginning in the fall of 2013, 60 college and university students from Gibraltar will participate in our Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training...
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Seminar Brings Students from 46 Schools to DC to Attend Presidential Inauguration
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars Hosts Presidential Inauguration Seminar.
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TWC Alumna Anne Gearan Offers An Insiders Tour of The Washington Post
TWC’s Media and Communications interns enjoyed a “beyond the headlines” tour at The Washington Post.
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