Harvard's Institute of Politics Announces Spring Fellows

Cambridge, MA — Harvard University’s Institute of Politics, located at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, today announced the selection of an experienced group of individuals for Resident Fellowships this spring. Resident Fellows interact with students, participate in the intellectual life of the community and pursue individual studies or projects throughout an academic semester.

The following Resident Fellows will join the Institute for the spring semester and lead weekly, not-for-credit study groups on a range of topics.

* James Baker, on leave of absence from his position as Counsel for Intelligence Policy, U.S. Department of Justice’s National Security Division
* Carl M. Cannon, White House Correspondent, National Journal
* Kerry Healey, Massachusetts Lt. Governor (2003-2007); 2006 Massachusetts Republican gubernatorial candidate
* Nancy Johnson, U.S. Representative (1983-2007; R-CT)
* Ned Lamont, 2006 Connecticut Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate; Chairman of Lamont Digital Systems
* Chriss Winston, former Deputy Assistant to President George H.W. Bush for Communications and Director of the White House Office of Speech Writing

“This impressive group brings a diverse range of experience in government, journalism, national security, campaigning and communications to Harvard,” said Jeanne Shaheen, Director of Harvard’s Institute of Politics. “I am confident that our students and the Cambridge community will benefit from the enthusiasm and expertise of these exciting political practitioners.”

The Fellows Program is central to the Institute’s dual commitment to encourage student interest in public life and to increase interaction between the academic and political communities.

Harvard University’s Institute of Politics (IOP), located at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, was established in 1966 as a memorial to President Kennedy. The IOP’s mission is to unite and engage students, particularly undergraduates, with academics, politicians, activists, and policymakers on a non-partisan basis and to stimulate and nurture their interest in public service and leadership. The Institute strives to promote greater understanding and cooperation between the academic world and the world of politics and public affairs. More information is available online at www.iop.harvard.edu/.

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