The Hinckley Institute was established in 1965 through the generous bequest of the Noble Foundation and Robert H. Hinckley. It is dedicated to teaching students respect for practical politics and the principle of citizen involvement in government.

What's New

BRAZIL & THAILAND internships still available for spring 2009 semester. Click here for more details. Applications due ASAP.
WASHINGTON DC internships still available spring 2009. Please submit applications ASAP. More information here.
Spring 2009 LOCAL internships available click here for more information.
Hinckley Instiutute annouces results of the 2nd Annual University of Utah Straw Poll. For a sample ballot click - here.
The Daily Utah Chronicle Editorial Board: "The Hinckley Institute of Politics is a valuable asset to students."
The Hinckley Institute has partnered with the G8 Magazine, the official magazine for the G8 Summit, and is head of editorial content. The 2008 G8 Magazine featured three Hinckley Intern articles.

Upcoming Hinckley Forum:

Tues. Oct. 21 at 10:45 AM
Growth and the Quality of Life
Experts discuss how Utah can preserve its enviable quality of life in the face of rapid population growth.
Alan Matheson, Executive Director, Envision Utah
Wilf Sommerkorn, Director, Salt Lake City Planning Division
Don Whyte, President Kennecott Land
Co-Sponsored by Utah Foundation as part of the Utah Priorities Project

Thurs. Oct. 23 at Noon
Lt. General Brent Scowcrft, USAF (Ret.)
Induction into the Hinckley Institute Hall of Fame
Tributes By: The Hon. James Hansen, Gov. Jon Huntsman, General Amos (Joe) Jordan, The Hon. Jake Garn

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