Author: Jess Ferko
Impact Stories
December 11, 2020
A Year of Action for G2U Initiative
The Robertson Foundation for Government is a proud supporter of the Volcker Alliance's G2U initiative, which addresses critical governance challenges by building regional networks of governments and universities to sustainably connect government’s hiring and research needs with local university capacity. In 2020, the alliance expanded significantly and today has five G2U sites—in Chicago, Kansas City, Los Angeles, North Carolina, and Pittsburgh.
Institutional Partner News
December 11, 2020
Meridian Center for Global Leadership Launched
Meridian International Center is strengthening its commitment to developing the next generation of global leaders by launching the Meridian Center for Global Leadership in January 2021.
Program News
December 6, 2020
RFG Joins 20 Good Government Organizations on Schedule F Coalition Letter to the Hill
The president recently signed an executive order that threatens the integrity of the professional, nonpartisan civil service—a core feature of American government since the late 1800s.
Institutional Partner News
November 23, 2020
Proposed Executive Order for Biden Would ‘Reinvigorate’ Federal Workforce, Make OPM a Cabinet-Level Agency
A group of governance experts have put together a proposal to strengthen the federal civil service for President-elect Biden to consider, which includes rescinding a number of directives signed by President Trump and elevating the Office of Personnel Management to a Cabinet-level agency. Fellows at the National Academy of Public Administration working on presidential transition issues […]
Institutional Partner News
November 2, 2020
WFPG Publishes Guide to Women Leaders
It is critical that we recognize the women who have lead the way and understand how far we still have to go. WFPG’s Guide to Women Leaders highlights women shaping foreign policy around the world and the role that they play as leaders, diplomats, and policymakers. The Guide provides an index of prominent women from across the […]
Academic Partner News
October 30, 2020
Sunabe Featured in Maxwell Article on Peace Corps Evacuees at the School
A passion for the global public good Kelli Sunabe is among the 35 Peace Corps evacuees at Maxwell, where she is pursuing her interests in international labor. She knew that she was headed to Maxwell when she was evacuated near the end of her Peace Corps service. Kelli is one of four Robertson Foundation for Government […]
Institutional Partner News
October 30, 2020
RFG Featured on ProFellow’s List of Fellowships in US Government
RFG was recently featured on ProFellow’s list of 30 fellowships in US government for recent graduates and young professionals. ProFellow is one or our institutional partners. ProFellow’s mission is to make funding opportunities easier to find and to share advice on the competitive application process. All of their content is voluntarily produced by current and former fellows […]
Program News
October 26, 2020
Financial Literacy Series Webinars Now Available
In October the Robertson Foundation for Government offered two webinars on financial planning for federal employees in collaboration with Serving Those Who Serve. Both events featured Ed Zurndorfer, a Certified Financial Planner and top authority on Federal benefits training. His work is routinely featured in FedSoup, My Federal Retirement and The FedZone. We are pleased to […]
Institutional Partner News
October 10, 2020
2020 Service to America Medals: Winners and 2021 Nominations
On October 5th, the Partnership for Public Service held its first virtual Service to America Medals program. Hosted by comedian Kumail Nanjiani, the star-studded evening featured many special guests, including Presidents Bush and Obama, Bono, Kristen Bell, Samantha Bee, Stephen Colbert and Aisha Tyler. In case you missed it, you can watch the full recording here on their YouTube […]
Impact Stories
September 29, 2020
Virtual Internship Program Saves the Day During Pandemic
Last May, as the novel coronavirus spread and government employees began to realize temporary shut-downs might extend into summer and beyond, an institutional partner of RFG at the U.S. State Department made all the difference for students.