Ep. 7: Creating Opportunities Through Internships w/ Dr. Morgan Lyon Cotti | TOGETHER PODCAST

In this episode of Together. A Higher-Ed Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Morgan Lyon Cotti, Associate Director of the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. Dr. Lyon Cotti reflects on her journey from being a Hinckley intern as a student to her role today, where she helps connect students with valuable internships and opportunities. She talks about the importance of hands-on learning, the role of mentorship, and how the Hinckley Institute works to make these experiences more accessible for students. She also discusses the Orrin G. Hatch Center in Washington, D.C., which provides University of Utah students with unique internship and networking opportunities in the heart of the nation’s capital. Learn more about the Office of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Utah here: https://us.utah.edu/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:39 Meet Dr. Morgan Lyon Cotti and the Hinckley Institute 02:04 Hinckley’s Mission: Civic Engagement and Internships 05:20 A Family Rooted in Politics and Education 08:12 Mentorship That Changed the Trajectory 11:38 Networking with Fellow Students 12:49 Removing Barriers for Student Success 21:40 Launching the Orrin G. Hatch Center in D.C. 26:41 Political Families 28:26 How can we create lasting transformative change together?