¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ is proud to announce the students selected to participate in the Spring 2026 cohort of the Capitol Hill Internship Program (CHIP), a premier experiential learning opportunity that connects ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ students to high-impact internships available only in Washington, D.C.
Congratulations to the following students:
- Parker Brown
- Hayden Byarlay
- Brianna Hartman
- Bella Longoria
- Michelle Ruiz-Garcia
- Henry Spethman
- Jaxson Waller
These students will gain practical, hands-on experience through internships in a wide variety of settings, including government agencies, nonprofit organizations, the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, private corporations, and lobbying firms and associations.
This is a truly impressive group of students, each ready to take their academic and professional ambitions to the next level in the heart of our nation’s capital.
By the numbers:
- Average GPA: 3.93
- Majors represented: 5
- Career-focused: Prepared to explore Washington, D.C. as the next step in their journey
In addition to their internships, CHIP students will:
- Earn up to 15 credit hours through internship work, seminars and coursework.
- Live in a Capitol Hill townhouse, just steps away from the Capitol and major landmarks.
- Engage in a weekly seminar discussing current D.C. issues with field experts.
- Build their network of career contacts.