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Meet Our 2024 USF in DC Fellows

We are pleased to announce our group of 8 students who will join us in the Fall for our USF in Washington, D.C. program. They range from various backgrounds, have diverse interests, and a common thread and dedication to public service. Currently they are exploring opportunities for internships in our nation’s capitol. Any support and…

Meet the 2024 USF In DC Fellows

Congratulations to our newest cohort of USF in DC Fellows. This semester, nine students from various majors will be immersed in the policymaking processes in the U.S. capital. Our fellows will get a front row seat to observe and learn how public policy happens at the national level and build the skill set necessary to…

Meet our Fall 2023 USF in DC Fellows

This Fall’s USF in DC cohort have begun their semester-long community-engaged learning in our nation’s capitol where they will be engaging in public service internships across the Beltway alongside a rigorous academic schedule. This semester, our students have the opportunity to live, learn, and explore all that Washington, D.C. has to offer. Harlan Crawford, Politics…

Meet Our Spring USF in DC Fellows!

This Spring’s USF in DC cohort has begun their semester-long community-engaged learning in our nation’s capitol where they will be engaging in public service internships across the Beltway alongside a rigorous academic schedule. This semester, our students have the unique opportunity to live, learn, explore all that Washington, D.C. has to offer. Read on to…

Out of My Comfort Zone

In this week’s blog, USF in DC Fellow, Kallie Barrie, shares her experience as an intern at Monument Advocacy. Read how she used her time on the Hill to gain confidence and insight into pursuing a career in food and agriculture policy. In my semester in D.C., I was a Food and Agriculture Legislative Fellow…

Meet Our Spring USF in DC Fellows!

Diary of a D.C. Fellow

This week’s blog is contributed by USF in DC Fellow, Julian Sorapuru. This semester, Julian is interning at POLITICO in Washington D.C. as a part of its policy reporting team. Read about his experience as a new reporter learning the ropes and thriving on the Hill. The first day I arrived at Capitol Hill, I…

Every Day Counts!

Thursday, February 25th is Day of the Dons, USF’s day of giving, a day for all Dons, like you, to come together to make a difference in the lives of USF students. Learn how your support specifically impacts the future of the Center’s students through the eyes of recent alum Katherine Pantangco (‘16) Sociology and…