The Olene S. Walker Institute of Politics & Public Service

"The Walker Institute at Weber State University combines two passions of mine: education & politics."
- Olene S. Walker, First Female Governor of Utah, (1930 – 2015)

The Walker Institute of Politics & Public Service at Weber State University will cultivate civic dispostions within the student population and the community by fostering the civic attitudes of political efficacy, civic empathy, civic duty, civic confidence, and an inclination to engage in dialogue across difference.

Internships

Internships provide students with the unique opportunity of stepping out of the classroom to enhance their education and gain experience in a real-world setting.

In the News and Media

See and listen to a variety of newspaper articles, podcasts and media events that the Walker Institute and its staff participate in.

Olene Walker

Olene S. Walker, Utah’s 15th and first female governor, created the Olene S. Walker Institute of Politics & Public Service to help foster public service and political engagement for WSU students.