Orrin G. Hatch Center

The Orrin G. Hatch Center is a living and gathering place for students from the Hinckley Institute of Politics, which runs one of the nation’s most enduring and prestigious Washington, D.C., internship programs.

 
“The Orrin G. Hatch Center represents a tremendous step forward in the history of the university and the Hinckley Institute of Politics,” said Jason Perry, vice president for government relations and institute director. “A permanent residence in Washington, D.C., puts the U in good company with peer schools from the Association of American Universities. Our vision is that this new addition becomes a treasured home for University of Utah interns, faculty and alumni living in or visiting the Washington, D.C., area.”
 
Housing has consistently been a major challenge. Each semester, an already competitive pool of interns has been narrowed as dictated by available housing. Acquiring the Orrin G. Hatch Center will allow the Hinckley Institute’s national internship program to house up to 50 interns per semester and provide access for university leadership and staff.
 

Robert H. Hinckley founded the Hinckley Institute of Politics in 1965 with the vision to, “teach students respect for practical politics and the principle of citizen involvement in government.” Since that time, the Hinckley Institute has provided a wide range of impactful programs for students, community leaders, and the general public.
 
Our alumni and generous community are key to helping us keep scholarships available to our ambitious and talented students. We have an incredible group of former interns who have gone on to have wonderful careers and we hope that the Hinckley Institute played at least some part in crafting their journey. Our hope is that you might take a moment to reflect on the impact the Hinckley Institute made on your time as a student and help us in providing a similar experience to today’s students.