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Students develop civic interests in Gephardt internships and fellowships
Behind all the Gephardt Institute does is a team of student staff doing vital work to drive the institute’s efforts. Through internship positions for both undergraduate and graduate students, the institute offers students the ability to develop and practice skills in a workplace environment on campus. These internships are perfect opportunities for students to explore […]
Students build on community impact with Partnership Extension grants
Last month with the launch of the St. Louis Impact Fund, the Gephardt Institute introduced Partnership Extension Grants. Civic Scholars and St. Louis Fellows spend the majority of their summer during the programs cultivating relationships with community partners to impact change. The Partnership Extension Grants help students maintain these connections and continue with important projects […]
Tori Harwell ‘24 named a Rhodes Scholar
For Victoria “Tori” Harwell ’24, a 2022 St. Louis Fellow, their stellar success invokes not only celebration, but also reflection on the monumental hurdles their ancestors faced to create opportunities for their descendants. On Saturday, Nov. 11, at an announcement event in Washington, D.C., Harwell learned that they were one of just 32 students in […]
One year until 2024 election, Brown sets sights on voter engagement
“I love this job. I have really enjoyed getting to know our staff as a colleague and getting to know them as people more so than I did when I was a student here.” Otto Brown ‘23 may have a new title, but he is a familiar face at Stix House. From leading WashU Votes […]
Pearson reflects on Gephardt Institute’s impact
By Le’Aysha Pearson AB ’19A 2018 Civic Scholar, Le’Aysha contributed the following reflection about her experience with the Gephardt Institute, and how her civic journey that started here continues to shape her path. My journey began with the Gephardt Institute’s Civic Scholars Program and a passion for civic engagement, and has led me to the fulfilling civic […]
Gephardt News/Media Mentions
- Diplomat Richard Haass speaks on the state of democracy in the US (April 2024)
- The View From Here 04.08.24 (April 2024)
- Gephardt Institute voting plan earns high marks (April 2024)
- LaTosha Brown presents on voting rights activism (March 2024)
- Gephardt Institute awards $30,000 in grants to meet local needs (March 2024)
- Wynter selected for prestigious summer program (February 2024)
- Bans that disrupt democracy (February 2024)
- Student artists can apply for Art of Democracy residency (February 2024)
- 2023: The year in photos (January 2023)
- Gephardt Institute accepting applications for civic leadership programs (December 2023)
- Senior Tori Harwell selected as a Rhodes Scholar (November 2023)
- Gordon to discuss history of racial segregation, urban inequality (November 2023)
- St. Louis Fellows Program showcases mutually beneficial civic engagement internship for students and local nonprofits (October 2023)
- The View from Here (October 2023)
- St. Louis Fellows partner with local nonprofits, civic organizations to improve region (October 2023)
- Civic Action Week hosts events that explore critical issues (October 2023)
- The View from Here (October 2023)
- New St. Louis Impact Fund to support student-community projects (October 2023)
- St. Louis Mayor Tishuara Jones speaks at WU about reproductive rights, gun violence, and the housing crisis (September 2023)
- The View from Here (September 2023)
- Gephardt Institute holds “Longest Table” event to foster civic engagement (September 2023)
- Students invited to join ‘The Longest Table’ (September 2023)
- Philanthropy Lab course grants $40,000 to local nonprofits (May 2023)
- Gephardt Institute announces Civic Scholars, St. Louis Fellows (April 2023)
- Ethic of Service: ‘A stake in the ground’ (April 2023)
- Class Acts: Blake Comeaux (May 2023)