Mike Varner (pictured below), a member of the class of 2006, was selected as 2006-2007 Fellow with the Center for the Study of the Presidency.

Founded in 1965, The Center for the Study of the Presidency is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that researches issues concerning the modern presidency.

The Center Fellows Program is a highly prestigious initiative that offers 65 undergraduate and graduate students from top colleges and universities, a year-long opportunity to study the presidency, public policy, and the relationship between the executive and legislative branch. The Center’s main goal of fostering a new generation of national leaders committed to public service aligns nicely with the mission of the Institute.

With a location in Washington, D.C., the fellows receive first-hand experience with personal briefings by national media representatives, networking opportunities with decision makers, and a chance to closely study the policymaking process.

During the academic year, each student researches, writes, and presents an original paper on an issue of the modern presidency that will be published by the Center. Mentorship from the government and public policy community is provided to help the fellows define their proposals, support the writing and editing process, and bring their proposal to publishing standards.