Press Releases

Concord Students Debate Comprehensive Immigration Reform as Senators for a Day at Edward M. Kennedy Institute

April 11, 2019 – Miles Halpine

Edward M. Kennedy Institute welcomes 82 students to latest edition of Vermont Day organized by Senator Bernie Sanders

March 27, 2019 – Miles Halpine

Kennedy Institute to Host Massachusetts Trailblazers at March 19 Women in Leadership Forum

March 15, 2019 – Miles Halpine

Statement from Victoria Reggie Kennedy on the passing of Senator Birch Bayh

March 14, 2019

Kennedy Institute to host screening, discussion on award-winning documentary “The Peacemaker”

February 5, 2019 – Miles Halpine

Students and visitors to explore how their government works through legislation at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute

February 1, 2019 – Miles Halpine

Edward M. Kennedy Institute Hosts Students for Civic Education Contest

January 28, 2019 – Miles Halpine

Edward M. Kennedy Institute offers free admission to furloughed government workers

January 22, 2019 – Miles Halpine

Edward M. Kennedy Institute and the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts launch badge-earning programs to inspire civic engagement

January 8, 2019 – Miles Halpine

Edward M. Kennedy Institute calls on artists to participate in growing exhibit about importance of diversity in democracy

January 7, 2019 – Miles Halpine

Kennedy Institute to Convene Bipartisan Congressional Panel on Finding Common Ground

December 14, 2018 – Miles Halpine

Congresswoman-Elect Ayanna Pressley to recount historic campaign and preview legislative priorities Thursday at Kennedy Institute

December 11, 2018 – Miles Halpine

John Kerry at the Kennedy Institute Dec. 6 to discuss memoir Every Day Is Extra and challenges facing the nation

December 5, 2018 – Miles Halpine

Government of Ireland supports new programs, exhibits, and research at the Kennedy Institute

December 5, 2018 – Miles Halpine

Institute Staff Member Recognized for Contributions to Cultural Community

November 7, 2018 – Miles Halpine

Kennedy Institute Explores Expanding the Electorate with Political Experts

October 19, 2018 – Miles Halpine

Edward M. Kennedy Institute Launches the Seat at the Table Project with Opening of New Exhibit

October 18, 2018 – Miles Halpine

Edward M. Kennedy Institute Honors Jack Connors, Jr. with Award for Inspired Leadership at Annual Dinner

October 5, 2018 – Natalie Boyle

What’s at Stake for Women’s Health Care: Kennedy Institute Hosts Panel of Advocacy and Policy Experts

September 20, 2018 – Natalie Boyle

Leaders in Business, Education, and Public Policy Join the Kennedy Institute’s Board of Directors

September 17, 2018 – Natalie Boyle

Kennedy Institute Invites Visitors to Honor Senator McCain's Lifetime of Service

August 31, 2018 – Natalie Boyle

Statement from Victoria Reggie Kennedy on the passing of Senator John McCain

August 25, 2018

Betsy Rigby Joins Edward M. Kennedy Institute as New Chief Development Officer

August 3, 2018 – Natalie Boyle

Majority of Voters Agree U.S. Senate Should Oversee Actions of the Executive Branch, According to Kennedy Institute Poll

July 26, 2018 – Natalie Boyle

Kennedy Institute Opens New Exhibit Dedicated to the Instrumental Role of Staff in a Senate Office

July 16, 2018 – Natalie Boyle

Congressman Joe Kennedy III to Discuss Mental Health, Immigration, Bipartisanship in Congress June 19

June 13, 2018 – Natalie Boyle

82nd Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. to Discuss the Threat Gerrymandering Poses to American Democracy May 30

May 23, 2018 – Natalie Boyle

Senator Warren, Hosts of Pod Save America Discuss Necessity of Civic Participation May 25

May 21, 2018 – Natalie Boyle

Is our democracy dying? Kennedy Institute convenes bestselling authors to discuss the impact of the current political landscape on United States democracy

May 7, 2018

Historic Number of Women Running for Office to be Discussed at April 30 Edward M. Kennedy Institute Women in Leadership Conference

April 26, 2018 – Natalie Boyle

Edward M. Kennedy Institute Partners with Stands With Immigrants Project to Highlight the Critical Role Immigrants Play in our Society

April 25, 2018 – Miles Halpine

Easthampton Students Participate in Civic Education Showcase at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute

April 11, 2018 – Miles Halpine

Edward M. Kennedy Institute to Host We the People Massachusetts Middle School Civic Showcase

April 6, 2018 – Miles Halpine

Students and Visitors to Debate Gun Legislation at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute

April 4, 2018 – Natalie Boyle

Senator George Mitchell to Mark 20th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement Thursday at the Institute

April 3, 2018 – Natalie Boyle

Pete Souza to Join the Edward M. Kennedy Institute Wednesday to Discuss His Bestselling Book

March 12, 2018 – Natalie Boyle

Author and Filmmaker Maurice Fitzpatrick to Speak at the Institute on Monday

March 9, 2018 – Natalie Boyle

Students Across Massachusetts Convene for Civic Learning Competition

January 29, 2018

Edward M. Kennedy Institute Launches New Educational Programs to Deepen Student Understanding of How Congress Works

January 25, 2018

Boston Students Become Senators For a Day, Consider Immigration Reform Passage at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute

January 18, 2018

January 2018 Letter from New Institute President Mary K. Grant

January 12, 2018

Head Writer of “The Daily Show” to Discuss Intersection of News and Comedy at the Institute on Monday

November 17, 2017

President Barack Obama's message on Secretary Kerry's Award from Institute

October 16, 2017

John Kerry Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Edward M. Kennedy Institute Annual Dinner

October 16, 2017

UNC Asheville chancellor named Edward M. Kennedy Institute President

September 13, 2017

UNC President Margaret Spellings on selection of Dr. Mary Grant as new Institute president

September 13, 2017

Victoria Reggie Kennedy statement in support of Senator John McCain

July 21, 2017

In partnership with Senator Bernie Sanders, first Vermont school visits the Edward M. Kennedy Institute

June 15, 2017

Littleton, Stoneham High School students debate immigration reform at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute as Senators for a day

June 2, 2017

Victoria Reggie Kennedy Announced as a 2017 NECO Ellis Island Medal of Honor Recipient

April 24, 2017

Edward M. Kennedy Institute President Dr. Jean MacCormack honored with UMass Dartmouth Leduc Center Community Member Civic Leadership Award

April 21, 2017

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse to speak at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute on corporate power in politics

April 10, 2017

New student art exhibition opens at Edward M. Kennedy Institute

April 7, 2017

Majority of Americans have worked to influence elected leaders in recent months according to new poll

April 3, 2017

Senator Bernie Sanders to discuss the future of American democracy and the importance of civic engagement at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute

March 7, 2017

Statement on the passing of Nick Littlefield, Member of the Board and long time aide and close friend of Senator Kennedy

February 4, 2017

Edward M. Kennedy Institute recognized for visitor experience and educational programs

November 30, 2016

Panelists to Discuss Massachusetts Ballot Question to Raise the Cap on Charter Schools

October 26, 2016

Vice President Joe Biden to Speak at Edward M. Kennedy Institute on Cancer Moonshot Initiative

October 12, 2016

Expert panelists to discuss Massachusetts ballot question to legalize recreational marijuana

September 19, 2016

Institute to Convene Oral History Project Discussion on Peace and Reconciliation in Northern Ireland

May 12, 2016

Senators Hatch, Leahy to discuss U.S. Senate's Role in Confirming Supreme Court Justices

April 22, 2016

Massachusetts transportation leaders to discuss future of infrastructure in the Commonwealth

March 23, 2016

New poll shows majority of Americans don't know the Senate's role in confirming a Supreme Court Justice

March 17, 2016

U.S. Senators Barbara A. Mikulski, Susan Collins to headline Edward M. Kennedy Institute Women in Leadership event

March 3, 2016 – Natalie Boyle

Senator Booker to discuss the importance of public service and finding common ground at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute

February 22, 2016 – Natalie Boyle

Congressman Moulton to headline discussion on New England's response to refugees

January 21, 2016

Former Majority Leaders Lott, Daschle discuss how to overcome broken politics in Washington with Mike Barnicle

January 13, 2016

Edward M. Kennedy Institute President Jean MacCormack Recognized as Boston Business Journal Women of Influence

December 8, 2015

Martin W. Richard Charitable Foundation provides funds for hundreds of local students to visit the Edward M. Kennedy Institute

December 3, 2015

Presidential and Senate Historians discuss progress in a divided government

November 17, 2015

Pedro Martinez to speak at Edward M. Kennedy Institute

November 17, 2015

Getting to Yes

November 3, 2015

Massachusetts Leaders Discuss Opioid Crisis

October 20, 2015

U.Va. Miller Center, Edward M. Kennedy Institute to Release Kennedy Oral History Sept. 30

September 22, 2015

Junot Diaz, Senator Warren, Governor Baker Headline EMK Institute Fall Programs

September 18, 2015

EMK Institute partners with Lott Leadership Institute for first ever remote Senate Simulation

August 31, 2015

EMK Institute Hosts Young Leaders Network Retreat

July 28, 2015

EMK Institute Commemorates 25th Anniversary of Americans With Disabilities Act

July 26, 2015

EMK Institute Welcomes Rep. John Lewis For Discussion on Voting Rights & Public Service

July 21, 2015

EMK Institute Launches "Across the Aisle" Series with Bipartisan Discussion on Criminal Justice Reform

July 15, 2015

Bipartisan Group of Senators to Join the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate and the Coalition for Public Safety for Conversation on Criminal Justice Reform

July 7, 2015

Rep. John Lewis to Speak at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute in July

June 23, 2015

Edward M. Kennedy Institute Launches 2015 Young Leaders Network

June 10, 2015

EMK Institute welcomes HHS Secretary Burwell, Senator Warren, Congressman Lynch, and others for White House Conference on Aging 2015 Regional Forum

May 28, 2015

EMK Institute Hosts Senate Majority Leader McConnell to Launch Speaker Series

May 10, 2015

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to speak at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute

May 6, 2015 – Daniel Reilly

From the Senate to the Supreme Court: A Historic Week in Healthcare

May 1, 2015

Edward M. Kennedy Institute to Offer Free Admission for Massachusetts Teachers April 17-26

April 15, 2015

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to Speak at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute

April 10, 2015 – Daniel Reilly

Recent news coverage of our dedication and opening

April 1, 2015 – Natalie Boyle

Edward M. Kennedy Institute For the U.S. Senate Opens with Historic Ceremony featuring President Obama, Vice President Biden & Other Dignitaries

March 30, 2015 – Natalie Boyle

MEDIA ADVISORY - EMK Institute March 30 Dedication Speaker Lineup

March 27, 2015 – Natalie Boyle

Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate to welcome President Obama for Dedication on March 30, 2015

March 16, 2015

Edward M. Kennedy Institute Announces Opening Ticket Pricing and Parking Details

March 4, 2015 – Daniel Reilly