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In spring 2025, students in Barry Driscoll’s Political Economy of Developing Countries course traveled to Ghana to study the economics of cocoa farming.

Alumna Andrea Brennen ’04, who has listened to thousands of tech startups pitch their ideas, shared tips with students.

Wilson Center funds allow students to explore professional interests related to leadership and innovation in various fields.

Congratulations to Dayana Garcia ’26, Brian Goodell ’24, and Nathan Hoffman ’24! These three Wilson Center student employees have been recognized as outstanding student employees at �ֲ���ý���.

Five teams of students pitched social innovation solutions at the Spark Challenge in April, 2024. They competed for cash prizes and the opportunity to win an implementation grant for their community partner or campus partner. Funding for the program is offered by the Wilson Center for Innovation and Leadership.

“The BRASA Summit serves as a beacon of inspiration and connection for Brazilian students, leaving us with a profound sense of purpose,” summed up attendee Marina Ananias '26.

After taking second place in a regional financial analyst competition, this team of students set their sights on attending a CFA Institute conference in D.C. on Asset and Risk Allocation: Building Resilient Portfolios for the Future.

“This trip has been a transformative experience that has enriched my understanding of entrepreneurship, leadership, and global challenges,” says participating student, Aysha Simmonds.

Planning in advance to give a presentation about their conference experience, four premedical students reflect on what they learned and the takeaways they want to share with their peers.