Washington D.C. Professional Enrichment Academy

Washington D.C. Professional Enrichment Academy

Academics

Enhanced Immersive Experience

The Washington D.C. Professional Enrichment Academy brings together students from all four University of Nebraska campuses for a summer of academic, cultural and social enrichment in our nation’s capital. The program consists of a weekly seminar and various activities in June and July. Students build a network over the summer and share their experiences during the Academy seminars to supplement the field-specific experiences interns receive.


Sample Course Schedule

As a part of the Professional Enrichment Academy weekly seminars, we will focus on the following themes over the summer:

  • Welcome to Living and Working in Washington, DC
  • Washington Meets the World
  • Policymaking in Congress
  • Policymaking in the Executive Branch and Federal Agencies
  • Career and Leadership Preparation
  • The News Media in American Democracy
  • NU Alumni Networking Reception
  • Policymaking in the Courts
  • Policy Advocacy for Higher Education and Summer Program Reflections