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Juan L贸pez, 鈥�24, has been admitted to the selective Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute (JSI). As Loyola鈥檚 first PPIA Fellow, L贸pez will participate in a seven-week, fully funded program at the University of Washington鈥檚 Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy and Governance.

鈥淟oyola has taught me to be open to unexpected opportunities that come my way,鈥� L贸pez said. 鈥淚 look forward to connecting with like-minded individuals from diverse backgrounds and expanding my perspectives on issues of policy that I'm passionate about.鈥�

L贸pez, who is from Ponce, Puerto Rico, is majoring in global studies and minoring in innovation & entrepreneurship and said he hopes to have a career in public service.

鈥淎 career in public service is the best way for me to make a meaningful contribution to society and work toward a better future for all,鈥� he said.

In addition to the JSI fellowship, L贸pez will receive a $5,000 scholarship if he pursues his master鈥檚 degree at one of the in PPIA鈥檚 consortium.

works to cultivate the next generations of diverse public service and international affairs professionals by investing in their education, essential skills, and networks to effect domestic and global change. The Junior Summer Institute is an academically rigorous program that helps prepare students for their future careers and for applying to graduate programs in public administration/international affairs.