Frederick E. Berry Institute of Politics

The Frederick E. Berry Institute of Politics was established in 2019 and aims to engage and inspire the Salem State community to be active in our democracy and to pursue careers in politics and public service. The Berry Institute of Politics (Berry IOP) expands political engagement at SSU and in the North Shore by bringing policymakers, political leaders and public officials to campus. It also convenes public and private sector leaders to discuss and move forward issues of significance to Massachusetts. The Berry IOP leads Salem State’s voter engagement, hosts political discussions and debates; supports students with career interests in politics and public service; and awards competitive scholarship offerings in the areas of government, politics, civic engagement, non-profit and other means of public service.

The Berry IOP is a non-partisan institute that was established to celebrate the extraordinary career of the late Senator Fred Berry by prioritizing meaningful civic education. Inspired by Senator Berry’s legacy, we work to create entry points and break down barriers for all students who wish to pursue careers in politics and public service. Learn more about Senator Fred Berry’s career and the history of the Berry IOP.

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Berry IOP Fellows Spring 2023

Featuring Eugenia Gibbons and Jane Swift

As current practitioners, Berry IOP Fellows will visit campus to share their knowledge, skills, and experiences with students who are exploring and pursuing careers in politics and public service. This semester we are honored to welcome Eugenia Gibbons, an expert in climate policy and programming, and Jane Swift, former Governor of Massachusetts.

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As a sponsor of the Frederick E. Berry Institute of Politics and Civic Engagement, you will enjoy valuable interaction with key change-makers in the public and private sectors to move forward issues of significance in the greater Boston community, Massachusetts and the world, while receiving exclusive access to our speakers.

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Your generous donation will support dynamic programming, hands-on learning experiences and competitive scholarship offerings in the areas of government, politics, civic engagement, non-profit and other means of public service.

Inspired by Senator Berry’s legacy, we work to create entry points and break down barriers for all students who wish to pursue careers in politics and public service.

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