Welcome to the newly launched
ASU Institute of Politics
Empowering ASU students with real-world experience, nonpartisan dialogue and career pathways in public service.
Inspiring future leaders
The ASU Institute of Politics is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of public service leaders. Through nonpartisan, on-campus programming with expert practitioners from across the political spectrum, and off-campus internship and civic engagement opportunities, the IOP inspires and empowers ASU students with the knowledge, skills, and networks to pursue careers in public service.
Explore our programs, events, and opportunities, and join us in shaping the future of our democracy through informed civic engagement.
Leadership
Ambassador Jeff Flake
Former U.S. Senator and U.S. congressman representing the state of Arizona, Flake also served as U.S. Ambassador to Turkey (2021-2024). As Ambassador, he was pivotal in securing Sweden’s accession to NATO. For his efforts in negotiations between Sweden and Turkey, Flake was awarded Knighthood by the King of Sweden in January 2025.
A former Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics, Flake joins ASU as the founding director of the ASU Institute of Politics.
The ASU Institute of Politics is an initiative of the Office of the Executive Vice President and University Provost.
ASU's IOP is led by Pat Kenney, Executive Vice Provost and Foundation Professor in the School of Politics and Global Studies. Throughout his career, Kenney has authored and co-authored a number of books and articles on campaigns, elections and voter behavior in American federal elections, and has received funding from the National Science Foundation.
Student programs
At the Institute of Politics, Washington, D.C. comes to ASU. By participating in IOP programs, ASU students will gain a wide range of valuable experience that will prepare them for public service.
Politics is for everyone
All students, regardless of major, with an interest in public service and civic engagement are welcome at the IOP.
Join the ASU IOP Student Listserv
Be sure to join the ASU IOP Student Listserv to stay informed about opportunities to get involved, attend signature events and advance your career plans.
IOP Fellows program
Coming in Fall 2025
The ASU Institute of Politics Fellows program will welcome it’s first cohort of distinguished public servants for a semester-long residency experience at ASU. Each fellowship designed based on the background of the visiting fellow. Students participating in the IOP will gain direct access to learn from and receive mentoring from visiting fellows.
ASU is actively recruiting our first cohort and will begin announcing fellows in summer 2025.
