News & Announcements
News and announcements from The Washington Center
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Read ArticleCelebrating 50 Years of Impact
Kim Church is proud to lead The Washington Center as we celebrate 50 years of connecting students to life-changing, real-world pathways through experiential learning.
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Read ArticleBringing Career Launch Home: TWC & UNC Greensboro Debut a New Regional Model
The Washington Center (TWC) and University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG) are partnering to pilot a new approach to career-connected learning: a three-day, on-campus Career Launch Bootcamp.
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Read ArticleWhat Is a REAL ID, and Why Do You Need One for Your TWC Experience?
If you're a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident flying to Washington, D.C. or planning to visit federal sites as part of your TWC program, there’s a critical item you must have: a REAL ID.
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Read ArticleTWC at 50 Years – Innovating Through a Legacy of Success
For five decades, The Washington Center has stood at the intersection of education and opportunity, transforming the lives of more than 68,000 students through immersive experiential learning.
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Read ArticleThe 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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Read ArticleTWC’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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Read ArticleFueling 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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Read ArticleTWC 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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1:56Watch VideoMeet 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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Read ArticleThe 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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Read ArticleThe 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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Read ArticleJohnson & 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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Read ArticleThe 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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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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Read ArticleThe 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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1:28Watch VideoCelebrating 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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Read ArticleTWC 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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Read ArticleMadonna 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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Read ArticleThe 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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Read ArticleThe Washington Center’s 45th Anniversary
Yearlong ‘Monumental Career Journeys Start Here’ Celebration Commences
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Read ArticleThe 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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Read ArticleThe 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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Read ArticleThe 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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Read ArticleExpert 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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Read ArticleThe 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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Read ArticleBridging 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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Read ArticleNew 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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Read ArticleFord 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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Read ArticleNew 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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Read ArticleThe 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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Read ArticleTWC 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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Read ArticleTWC 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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Read ArticleCelebrating 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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Read ArticleTWC 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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Read ArticleThe 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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Read ArticleAdrienne 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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Read ArticleTWC 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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Read ArticleThe 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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Read ArticleTWC 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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Read ArticleChris 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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Read ArticleTWC Hosts Sonoran Women for Professional Development Seminar
In May 2016, The Washington Center hosted 59 women as young as 21 and as old as 83 from Sonora, Mexico for the inaugural Women’s Empowerment in the 21st Century Initiative.
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Read ArticleGala 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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Read ArticleIntroducing 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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Read ArticleThe Washington Center Mourns the Passing of Former Board Member John Whitehead
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Read ArticleThe Washington Center Receives $100,000 Scholarship Endowment from the Motorola Solutions Foundation
Funding to support law and criminal justice internships.
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Read ArticleTWC 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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Read ArticleThe 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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Read ArticleTWC Introduces Internship Bill of Rights
Initiative Establishes National Standards for Employers, Interns and School.
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Read ArticleTWC & 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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Read ArticleTWC 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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Read ArticleSeminar 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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Read ArticleTWC 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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