The Stennis Center develops and delivers a portfolio of unique programs for young people, leaders in local, state and federal government and congressional staff. These programs promote public service as a noble calling, enhance leadership skills and foster relationships among leaders with similar concerns.
Congressional Staff Programs
The Stennis Center has been at the forefront of efforts to provide leadership development opportunities for congressional staff.
Emerging Congressional Staff Leaders Program
The Emerging Leaders program is a mentoring program whose purpose is to provide personal encouragement and guidance from veteran congressional staff to younger staff who have demonstrated significant leadership potential during the early stages of their careers on Capitol Hill. Learn more »
Stennis Congressional Staff Fellows Program
Popularly known by the shorthand title, Stennis Fellows Program, this bipartisan, bicameral experience for senior-level staff of the United States Congress has become the premiere leadership development program for staff leaders on Capitol Hill. Learn more »
Stennis Program for Congressional Interns
The Stennis Congressional Intern Program is a bipartisan, bicameral leadership development program for summer interns of the United States Congress. Learn more »
Student Programs
The Stennis Center is committed to attracting the best and brightest young people to careers in public service.
Congress to Campus Program
The Congress to Campus program sends bipartisan pairs of former Members of Congress – one Democrat and one Republican – to visit college campuses around the country. Learn more »
Stennis Student Congress
The Stennis Center supports legislative debate because it develops leadership skills in young people and introduces them to the value of public service. Learn more »
Truman Scholars Day on Capitol Hill
This program continues a partnership with the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation that dates back to 1991. It brings together Truman Scholars for an inside view of how Congress works, highlighted by personal visits with Stennis Fellows. Learn more »
Women's Political Leadership Programs
The Stennis Center organized and presented the Southern Women in Public Service conference from 1991 to 2007. In 2008, the Stennis Center transitioned to the Summit of Southern Women Leaders.
Lindy Boggs Award
See all of the recipients of this award since its inception in 1995. Learn more »
Summit of Southern Women Leaders
The Summit of Southern Women Leaders replaced the Southern Women in Public Service conference in 2008. Learn more »
Southern Women in Public Service Conference
This conference brings together women from 14 Southern states who are united behind the idea that women are making a difference in the quality and character of government and that more women need to be involved as leaders in American politics. Learn more »
Lifting Leaders
Lifting Leaders is a mentoring program that pairs female public servants with female college students in order to support and encourage them to pursue a career in public service. Learn more »
Civil-Military Leadership Program
The Stennis Center has developed a number of interactive programs aimed at bringing civilian leaders into contact with the military. The purpose is to enhance the understanding of civilian leaders regarding military life, values, culture and institutions.
Aircraft Carrier Programs
Beginning with the commissioning of the USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) in 1995, the Stennis Center has worked with America's aircraft carriers to develop a number of leadership development programs. Learn more »
Civil Military Leadership Program
The Stennis Center has provided various opportunities to connect Members of Congress with military leaders.
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