Local University Conservatives Network

Local University Conservatives Network

Engaging, equipping, and connecting young conservatives for long-term success in public policy

Fall 2024 - Spring 2025

Are you a college student wanting to start off strong in D.C.?

The Heritage Foundation, D.C.’s premier conservative think tank, wants to prepare you to be part of the next generation of conservative leaders. The Local University Conservatives (LUC) Network brings together D.C.-area undergrads to provide a foundation of conservative thought and community.

Throughout the year, members of the LUC Network will hear from experienced policy professionals, learn essential career skills, and connect with fellow conservatives over complimentary dinner at The Heritage Foundation. 

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*During the school year, LUC welcomes conservative Capitol Hill interns to join our LUC Network and make the most of their time in Washington. Interns of all years in school may apply.


 

As a member of the LUC Network, you will:

  • Sit down with leading policy experts
  • Connect with fellow conservative undergraduates and interns
  • Learn about and discuss hot policy topics
  • Gain practical insights from experienced D.C. professionals on how to thrive and lead in a public policy office
  • Cultivate essential career skills
  • Set yourself up for professional success

 

All sessions run from 6:00PM to 7:30PM, and dinner will be provided.

Fall 2024

Session 1:
Why Be a Conservative?
October 8
Dr. Kevin Roberts

Session 2: 
Countering Big Tech & Promoting Free Speech 
October 21
Jake Denton

Session 3:
Defending Life
November 4
Sarah Parshall Perry

Session 4: 
Countering the Threat of the Chinese Communist Party
November 18
Michael Cunningham

Session 5: 
Conservative Careers
December 2
Kyle Bonnell
 


Spring 2025

Session 6: 
Returning to America’s Founding Principles
January 27

Session 7:
Economic Freedom and Human Flourishing
February 10

Session 8:
The Future of American Foreign Policy
February 24

Session 9:
Telling the Conservative Story
March 24

Session 10:
Speaking the Truth About Gender Ideology
April 7

 

We encourage you to attend as many sessions as possible.