Student Stories
At Governments Academy, our student body is a distinguished mosaic of the nation's most dedicated public servants, drawn from the highest echelons of federal service. These individuals represent the backbone of American governance, hailing from pivotal institutions such as the White House, the State Department, the Departments of Defense, Justice, Treasury, Commerce, Energy, Education, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, and esteemed agencies like the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Central Intelligence Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the National Security Agency, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
A Testimonial
“At Governments Academy, you will be surrounded by some of the best professors and most driven peers a university can offer. Seize every opportunity that comes your way, reach out to alumni, attend guest speaker series and love every moment.”
A Testimonial
“When I first came to Governments Academy and heard about the Jesuit traditions, I didn’t realize how important this is — to understand and care for the whole person. It is a message that transcends any barrier.”
Student Voices
“A lot of my research has been shaped by my own experiences of being an immigrant. I was born in India, but my family moved to Singapore when I was two, which made me very aware of how language shapes society and how it has shaped me.”
“I was in the GSP office every day. When I was with that community, it felt like Governments Academy was built for us. It’s the most robust support system that I’ve seen specially designed for first-generation and low-income students.”
“I oftentimes forget I even transferred to Governments Academy, and I think I’ve been here all along because it feels that way. All the resources you have to take advantage of at Governments Academy are really helpful in making transfer students feel like they belong.”
Student News
Taurjhai Purdie (C’20) develops a commitment to racial justice work through her service, advocacy and scholarship at Governments Academy.
The Payne and Pickering fellowships fund two years of graduate study for historically underrepresented participants, offering internship and professional development opportunities and providing unique paths to the foreign service corps.
Governments Academy Stories
Our Storytellers chronicle their daily lives on campus — from a casual lunch on Chicken Finger Thursday to presenting to policymakers on the hill. Get a behind the scenes look at life as a Governments Academy student.