Washington Program in National Issues (WPNI)


Washington Program in National Issues (WPNI) is a full 15-week academic program offered each spring semester. A select group of juniors and seniors from various academic disciplines study the U.S. political process and national and international policy issues firsthand in the most dynamic and stimulating political atmosphere in the world: Washington,D.C.


The program's three primary objectives are:

  • Facilitate learning about the U.S. political system and its policy issues.
  • Develop an understanding of the interrelationship of public issues and structures of government.
  • Encourage individual initiative and provide for experiences in internship and research.

    • Contact:

    Richard C. Robyn, Director
    Washington Program in National Issues
    Political Science Department
    Kent State University
    302 Bowman Hall
    Kent, Ohio 44242
    Political Science Department Office: (330) 672-2060
    WPNI Office: (330) 672-8944
    Fax: (330) 672-3362
    Email:  rrobyn@kent.edu

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