Hertog Fellowships in Political Studies Awarded to Two Bard College Students

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y.— Two Bard College students, William Helman ’25 and Declan Carney ’26, have been awarded Hertog Foundation Fellowships in Political Studies for 2024. Helman, a joint major in History and Film, and Carney, majoring in Global and International studies, will study the theory and practice of politics during six weeks of intensive seminars that will take place this summer in Washington, DC. The sessions will explore contemporary public affairs, economics, foreign policy, and political philosophy, drawing upon the writings of Plato, Aristotle, Shakespeare, Tocqueville, and Lincoln.

“I want to thank my advisor Richard Aldous for nominating me for the program,” said Helman. “I wouldn’t have been part of it without him.”

Each year, the Hertog Foundation brings together top college students to the nation’s capital to explore the theory and practice of politics in an intensive seminar setting with acclaimed faculty. Political Studies Fellows take courses in a wide variety of subjects and will have the opportunity to hear from leaders in American government and politics. The Hertog Foundation, which aims to support individuals who seek to influence the intellectual, civic, and political life of the US, also offers several other highly competitive educational programs in Constitutional Studies, Humanities, and War & Security Studies.
About Bard College
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place and Massena properties, Bard’s campus consists of more than 1,200 parklike acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs; advanced degrees through 13 graduate programs; nine early colleges; and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 164-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal arts education. The undergraduate program at the main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
 

This event was last updated on 04-23-2024

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