Political Leaders Program

PLP 09 Graduates This Weekend in Charlottesville

coy — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:28:27 -0500

This weekend in Charlottesville the Political Leaders Program Class of 2009 will gather for its last session together. Tomorrow morning in the historic Dome Room at the University of Virginia Rotunda, the class will celebrate its graduation with friends and family.

News Leader Spotlights Sorensen

coy — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:49:30 -0500

This morning's edition of the Staunton News Leader spotlights the success of Sorensen graduates in the recent elections.

The University of Virginia's Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership offers two political training programs to those interested in becoming more active in public service in Virginia – be they Republicans, Democrats or independents. In the wake of Tuesday's elections, it's clear that the programs are working.

PLP Visits Southwest VA For First Time

coy — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:25:48 -0400

For the first time in the 15-year history of the Sorensen Institute's programs, our Political Leaders Program will be gathering for a class session in far southwest Virginia.

Recruiting Receptions Scheduled Throughout Virginia

coy — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:41:05 -0400

The Sorensen Institute will host a series of recruiting receptions throughout Virginia in the coming weeks. These receptions offer a wonderful opportunity for prospective applicants to meet with staff, alumni, and board members to learn more about our Political Leaders and Candidate Training 2010 Programs. Alumni are encouraged to bring applicants to these receptions. The Sorensen Institute relies on the willingness of its alumni to help us recruit next year's classes. RSVPs are not required but will be very much appreciated.

PLP 2009 Travels to Roanoke

coy — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:39:17 -0400

PLP 2009 Marks First Session

coy — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 19:14:36 -0500

Congratulations to the Political Leaders Program Class of 2009 which celebrated its first session this weekend in Williamsburg. Look for photos of the new class and bios in the next few days!

BREAKING: Sorensen Announces PLP 09 Class Members

coy — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:49:21 -0500

"Sorensen Institute: A Jewel for Virginia"

coy — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 11:15:09 -0500

PLP 2009 Interviews Are Now Being Held

coy — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:52:32 -0500

Interviews for the Political Leaders Program Class of 2009 are now being held in select locations across Virginia. The Sorensen Institute received a record 112 applications for approximately 35 spots in the 2009 class.

Board members, alumni, and staff are busy meeting this week and next to conduct personal interviews with all 112 applicants. The results of the in-person interviews are combined with detailed essays to select program participants.

FROM THE ARCHIVE: With Good Reason Podcast

coy — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:04:06 -0500

From our Newsroom Archive comes this podcast about the Sorensen Institute that was originally broadcast throughout Virginia in October 2006. The statewide radio program With Good Reason explored Sorensen's Candidate Training Program. Host Sarah McConnell interviewed then Director Sean O'Brien and Coy Barefoot as well as students in the CTP. The program lasts about 15 minutes. Enjoy!