Gavin Cooper (right) is currently a junior at UK studying community and leadership development. During the spring 2024 semester, he’s been part of WilDCats in the Capitol interning in the office of Senator Joe Manchin (WV). Photo provided by Matt Jackson.

Students explore opportunities in Washington through WilDCats at the Capitol

The WilDCats at the Capitol internship program at the University of Kentucky has been paving the way for students to embark on transformative experiences in Washington, D.C. The program offers students a semester-long immersive experience in the nation's capital. Participants live together, take classes and intern full-time, all while staying on track to complete their degrees.