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The Hinckley Institute in Gardner Commons at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on September 24, 2021 (Photo by Langley Hayman | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Hinckley Institute National and Local Internship Deadlines Approaching

By Stephanie Hong, News Writer September 27, 2021

  The deadline for the Spring 2022 local internship program of the Hinckley Institute at the University of Utah is Sept. 30 (now extended to Oct. 10), while the deadline for national internships...

(Graphic by Piper Armstrong | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Cushman: The U Needs to Support Its Sophomores

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer September 7, 2021

  When I moved into my dorm, I kicked my parents out because I was so excited to start my college experience. Just two days later, my roommates and I were crying because we missed home. Starting...

The Mayoral Town Hall was hosted on Oct. 28 at The Hinckley Institute. ((Photo by Miacel Spotted Elk | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Days Before the Election, Mayoral Candidates Speak on LGBTQ Issues at Town Hall

By Miacel Spotted Elk, News Writer October 30, 2019

On Monday evening at The Hinckley Institute, mayoral candidates Luz Escamilla and Erin Mendenhall spoke on issues pertaining to Salt Lake’s LGBTQ community, with only days left until the general election.  Hosted...

See the World and Gain Experience Through the Hinckley Institute

See the World and Gain Experience Through the Hinckley Institute

By Stephany Cortez September 4, 2019

  The Hinckley Institute at the University of Utah was established in 1965, founded by Robert H. Hinckley. His dream was to amplify opportunities in the form of internships, annual forums, lecture...

(Photo by Chris Samuels)

Hinckley Speech Contest Wows Crowd

By Kylee Ehmann April 15, 2015

Public speaking is America’s number one fear, according to The Washington Post. But Wednesday night, 31 contestants in the Hinckley Institute of Politics’ HIP Talks event conquered that fear for...

(Daily Utah Chronicle File Photo)

Hinckley Institute Honors the People–Not the Party

March 9, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The state of Utah is generally known to be conservative while institutions of higher learning are historically liberal. However, the Hinckley Institute of Politics...

(Photo by Chris Ayers)

Capecchi Speaks to Hinckley Institute Audience About Genetics

By Mary Royal March 9, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Mario Capecchi is best known for his contribution and research in the field of genetics — and for giving his name to a street U students frequently get lost on. WHAT...

(Photo Courtesy of the Hinckley Institute of Politics)

Mexican Ambassador to Speak at the U

February 27, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Hinckley Institute will welcome the Mexican Ambassador to the United States, Alejandro Estivill Castro, to speak about the relationship between the U.S. and Mexico...

(Photo by Chris Samuels)

Hinckley Panel to Discuss Terrorism and Social Media

By Kylee Ehmann February 18, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Videos of beheadings, Charlie Hebdo, Boko Haram and the recent terrorist attacks in Denmark — the year has barely begun, and major stories about terrorism attacks...

(Photo by Dane Goodwin)

Hinckley Forum Explores Topic of Prison Reform

January 15, 2015

  The Hinckley Institute of Politics hosted a forum on prison reform Thursday that focused on how to decrease incarceration rates. The four guests were State Rep. Brad Wilson (R-Kaysville), State...