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- Student Briefings
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## Student Briefings
The Cato Institute welcomes visits from college classes, internship programs, and other groups. These “Briefings” offer groups of all backgrounds and perspectives an unrivaled opportunity to learn more about the world of public policy, the ideas that shape it, and to hear from some of the country’s foremost scholars on a wide range of policy disciplines.
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## Cato University
Cato University is the Cato Institute’s premier educational event series for college and graduate students. Each program explores classical liberal philosophy as a foundation for considering current policy issues. While the topics for each Cato University program vary, the goal remains to bring together outstanding faculty and participants who share a commitment to liberty and learning.
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## Internship Program
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## Research Associate Program
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