IWP students often go on to become leaders in the national security, intelligence, and international affairs communities. This section highlights and celebrates their achievements and shares other relevant news.
Josh Davis: Using IWP lessons “on a daily basis”
Everyone dreams of doing a job that they love. Not everyone, though, is able to make this dream a reality.
Read More from Josh Davis: Using IWP lessons “on a daily basis” ›Reflections upon graduation by a member of the Class of 2011
Graduating from the Institute caused a rush of emotions when the time came to walk down the aisle. The Institute of World Politics, better known as IWP to its loyal staff, alum, students and fans alike, is more than just a graduate school for many of us.
Read More from Reflections upon graduation by a member of the Class of 2011 ›A conversation with IWP student Katie Crombe
IWP has many exceptional students – but not many who are simultaneously moms, marathon runners, Army Captains, and full time graduate students.
Read More from A conversation with IWP student Katie Crombe ›From Uganda to IWP: Meet Patrick Ddiba
“Although growing up in Uganda had a major influence on my decision to pursue a career in the field of national security, 9/11 drove me finally to the conclusion that the best way to help my country was to contribute to its defense. The events of that fateful morning were surreal, inexpressible, and incomprehensible. The…
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Meet Daniel Acheson: Scholarship recipient and future policy analyst
IWP student Daniel Acheson has always been interested in history and politics. After traveling from his hometown of Port Angeles, Washington to Steubenville, Ohio to study these subjects at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, he decided that he wanted to continue his studies at a graduate level. He wanted both to deepen his knowledge of…
Read More from Meet Daniel Acheson: Scholarship recipient and future policy analyst ›IWP student Cassandra Bales: Ambassador for America
Cassandra Bales has always had a passion for international relations and diplomacy. After two years at Cottey College in Missouri, where she was in the top ten of her class, Cassandra majored in international relations at the College of Notre Dame of Maryland, which is located in Baltimore. She graduated summa cum laude.
Read More from IWP student Cassandra Bales: Ambassador for America ›Meet Mike Webber: Student on a Mission
If you met the young and unassuming IWP student Mike Webber, you might not guess that he has already overseen 50 employees and a million dollar budget, traveled the world, and interned at the State Department, Department of Defense, and the UN. You would easily discover, however, that Mike loves to learn, particularly about history,…
Read More from Meet Mike Webber: Student on a Mission ›Meet IWP Student Matt Flynn: DIA Intelligence Analyst
I became interested in intelligence and national security while attending Fayetteville State University as an undergraduate student of political science. Towards the end of my senior year, I realized I wanted to pursue a career in the Intelligence Community…
Read More from Meet IWP Student Matt Flynn: DIA Intelligence Analyst ›Meet an IWP alum and Director of Security Operations at DoD
Cyber-security is among today’s most critical national security issues. Fortunately for the United States, cyber-security is precisely where the passion and talents of IWP alumnus Robert Jones* rest. His accomplishments at the Department of Defense have led to official recognition by the Department for his “patriotic attitude and eagerness to ensure that his abilities are…
Read More from Meet an IWP alum and Director of Security Operations at DoD ›Meet IWP student Jubal Biggs
New IWP student Jubal Biggs brings a wealth of experience to his studies at IWP – he has fought terrorism in the Middle East even before 9/11, run for City Council in California, studied in Israel, and worked on Capitol Hill. What brought him to IWP? And what will he do next?
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