The Archer Center

Get to know our Summer 2026 Graduate Archer Fellows! This exceptional cohort of changemakers represents twelve academic and health institutions within The University of Texas System. This summer, they will pursue internships across a range of fields, including health policy, scientific research, conservation, education, social services, and government oversight. We know they’ll accomplish great things in our nation’s capital.

Meet the cohort: archercenter.org/summer2026.html

Welcome, Summer 2026 Graduate Archer Fellows! From sunrise classes and Capitol tours to networking workshops and alumni conversations, our newest cohort kicked off their Washington experience with a week of learning, leadership, and community-building.

And we’re just getting started! Stay tuned as we showcase this remarkable group of graduate and medical students throughout the summer.

SFA’s Williams recounts experience as Archer Fellow | SFA NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Barret Williams, a senior business economics major from Wake Forest, North Carolina, represented Stephen F. Austin State University in the Archer Fellowship Program in Washington, D.C., during the spring 2026 semester. Williams, the first Archer Fellow from the Nelson Rusch...

Public service carries a legacy built on sacrifice, commitment, and courage. Today, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country.

The spring 2026 edition of the Archer Center Spotlight newsletter is here, celebrating this season’s achievements, milestones, and the generosity of our incredible Archer Center community.

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Our congratulations to Fall 2025 Archer Fellow Andrea Maldonado on her many accomplishments, including her admission to the Texas Pipeline Program at The University of Texas School of Law!

Congratulations to Andrea Maldonado on her graduation and outstanding achievements!

Andrea has distinguished herself as a remarkable student leader, scholar, and aspiring legal professional. As a Pre-Law Honors Student majoring in Political Science and Economics at UTRGV, she has demonstrated exceptional dedication to academic excellence, leadership, and public service. Andrea also served as an Archer Fellow in Washington, D.C., as an intern for the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL). Her recognition as the 2023–2024 Student Leader of the Year reflects her commitment to making a meaningful impact both inside and outside the classroom. Andrea was admitted into the Texas Pipeline Program of the University of Texas School of Law for next year. We are incredibly proud of Andrea’s accomplishments and excited to see all that she will achieve in the future. Wishing her continued success in law school and beyond!

Proof that even after 25 years, we still know how to strike a pose. 📸

Take a look at some photo booth favorites from our 25th Anniversary Celebration at the Library of Congress.

The semester may be over, but we’re still celebrating its incredible conclusion. During graduation week, our Spring 2026 Archer Fellows wrapped up their time in Washington with our signature sunset class, an exclusive admissions conversation and campus tour at Georgetown Law, and a dynamic negotiation workshop, where Fellows sharpened their skills alongside experts from local, federal, and international arenas.

25 years. 2,213 alumni. One enduring mission: shaping the next generation of public service leaders.

Last weekend, the Archer Center welcomed alumni back to Washington, D.C., for a series of special events to mark its 25th anniversary, culminating in a reception at the Library of Congress.

We were honored to celebrate with our co-founders, Congressman Bill Archer and Don Carlson, Chancellor John Zerwas M.D., and UT System leadership, as well as the many alumni and supporters who have helped shape the program.

Here’s to 25 years of impact in leadership education. We can’t wait to see what the next 25 years bring.

The Archer Center is excited to introduce you to our 52 newest members of the Archer Fellow Alumni Association!

This cohort’s achievements are especially meaningful as they coincide with the Archer Center’s 25th anniversary, a milestone marking a quarter-century of preparing students to lead, serve, and make an impact across Texas, the nation, and the world.

Congratulations, Spring 2026 Archer Fellows — we can’t wait to see what you do next.