Welcome to the Hogan’s Institute
Students, get involved in the Hogans Institute.
The Hogan Institute at Washington College is being established to advance a much-needed return to founding principles and common sense. Announced by former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan at Commencement, this nonpartisan initiative will promote leadership rooted in character, respect for our institutions, and the discipline to work with people who see things differently in pursuit of the common good.
The Institute draws inspiration from Governor Hogan’s record of working across party lines. His time in office demonstrated that pragmatic, common-sense leadership could still produce results and meaningful outcomes. That example—and the values behind it—will help shape the Institute’s approach to leadership, public service, and civic engagement.
The Institute offers programming focused on leadership development, civil discourse, and real-world problem solving. Through workshops, seminars, and public forums, students have opportunities to engage directly with leaders and practitioners across government at the federal, state, and local levels, gaining a clearer understanding of how governing works and how it can work better. In doing so, the Hogan Institute will be advancing the College’s mission of preparing effective citizen leaders, which it has championed since its founding in 1782.
