Hinckley Institute of Politics

Hinckley Institute of Politics
FounderRobert H. Hinckley
Established1965
MissionTo engage students in transformative experiences and provide political thought leadership
FocusInvolving students in practical politics and in governmental, civic and political processes
DirectorJason Perry
Location
Salt Lake City
,
Utah
,
United States
Coordinates40°45′48″N 111°50′40″W / 40.76333°N 111.84444°W / 40.76333; -111.84444
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WebsiteOfficial website

The Hinckley Institute of Politics is a nonpartisan extracurricular program located on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City, Utah. Its purpose is "to engage students in transformative experiences and provide political thought leadership" through involving students in practical politics and in governmental, civic and political processes.

Known for its internship program which has sent thousands of students to local, national, and global internship opportunities, the Hinckley Institute also provides educational programs for students, public school teachers and the general public.