Hinckley Institute of Politics

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Hinckley Institute of Politics

Orson Spencer Hall, the former location of the Hinckley Institute of Politics. The Hinckley Institute is now located in Gardener Commons, which Hinckley Institute staff moved into before fall 2018.
Founder	Robert H. Hinckley
Established	1965
Mission	To engage students in transformative experiences and provide political thought leadership
Focus	Involving students in practical politics and in governmental, civic and political processes
Director	Jason Perry
Location	Salt Lake City , Utah , United States
Coordinates	40°45′48″N 111°50′40″W / 40.76333°N 111.84444°W / 40.76333; -111.84444
Website	Official website

The Hinckley Institute of Politics is a nonpartisan institute 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"^[1] 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.