It's a real honor to succeed Adam Hinds and build upon his good work as CEO of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute. Our focus on bridge building, civil discourse, and civic education has never felt more urgent and meaningful.
We hope you will join us on February 23 for the Stone Social Impact Forum, featuring Tracy Palandjian, CEO and Co-Founder of Social Finance, in conversation with David Rubenstein—investor, philanthropist, author, and Co-Founder and Chairman of The Carlyle Group. Complimentary registration is open to the public, and we would be delighted to welcome you.
We are in the midst of exciting plans for EMKI as we prepare to share a reimagined Institute with you. Beginning June 2, 2026, the Institute will be open to the public six days a week and feature several new immersive and interactive experiences and displays. We hope you'll plan a visit and see what's new.
Finally, we invite you to consider becoming a member of EMKI. Membership directly supports our award-winning civic education programs, which give thousands of students each year a hands-on opportunity to be a “senator for a day” and learn how our government should work.
Joe Hale
Interim CEO
Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tracy Palandjian on Investing in Opportunity: A Conversation With David Rubenstein (February 23)
Join theStone Social Impact Forumfor a timely conversation with Tracy Palandjian, CEO and Co-Founder of Social Finance, on the role of finance in expanding economic opportunity and building pathways to upward mobility.
Over the past fifteen years, Palandjian has been at the forefront of impact investing and cross-sector collaboration, helping to design and scale new models to deliver better outcomes in workforce development, health, housing, and education.
In a fireside conversation moderated by David M. Rubenstein—investor, philanthropist, author and Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group—the discussion will explore how we can revitalize the American Dream through new paradigms for education and wealth building.
The Stone Social Impact Forum is an annual series that features bold civic change agents who demonstrate various pathways to tackle inequality, advance social change, and inspire all people to be civically active. The Forum is made possible through the generous support of the James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Foundation.
Join Us for Our February Open House at the Institute!
We are thrilled to invite you to join us this February for a free open house for all ages! Visit us Tuesday, February 17, 10AM-4PM. Come and enjoy our exhibits, family-friendly activities, and programming throughout the day in our Senate Chamber.
On Display: People of the Senate, Senator Kennedy's Office, and More
People of the Senate: View and learn more about every Senator who has served in the United States Senate!
Senator Kennedy’s Office: See a replica of Senator Kennedy’s Washington, D.C. office, including photographs, paintings, and documents. Then learn more about what a senator’s staff does!
Senate Chamber: Sit in a one-to-one scale replica of the United States Senate Chamber and learn about its history. Stay for a Today’s Vote program to cast your vote on the future of Voting Rights!
Register to Join Us for a Four-Part Lecture Series: We the People, a Foundational Understanding of American Government
Come together with members of the Kennedy Institute community to refresh your knowledge of our Constitution and civic institutions. Join us for this weekly, four-part, non-partisan lecture series for adults. The series is presented by Roger Desrosiers, President of the Massachusetts Center for Civic Education, and will take place Wednesday evenings in March.
We want to thank you for being a loyal reader of our On the Point newsletter. If you haven't already, we encourage you to take the next step of becoming a member of the Kennedy Institute. In addition to supporting the Kennedy Institute’s mission and offerings, membership includes pre-scheduled tours and visits at no cost for one year; advanced notice of upcoming special events, exhibits, and programs; member-only updates throughout the year; and special pricing for ticketed Kennedy Institute events.
Your membership supports our mission to inspire all Americans to participate in the civic life of our communities and our country, and to educate K-12 students and people of all ages about the unique role of the Senate in our democracy.
