Media invited to interview Harvard Institute of Politics Polling Director John Della Volpe on Sept. 12

LAWRENCE – Members of the media are invited to interview John Della Volpe, director of polling at the Institute of Politics at Harvard University, Sept. 12 ahead of his private event at the Dole Institute of Politics with students from the University of Kansas.

Volpe will be available at the Dole Institute, 2350 Petefish Drive, for interviews from 3 to 4 p.m. All members of the media who wish to interview Volpe at the institute are required to request a credential before arriving Sept. 12.

Volpe's visit to the institute will include a private focus group with KU students, which will provide insights into the sentiments of younger voters.

Volpe serves as the director of polling at the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics. Biannually, he leads the release of the Harvard Youth Poll, the nation’s most comprehensive understanding of the opinions and trends of Americans under 30. He last visited the Dole Institute in 2021 to discuss his recent book, "Fight: How Gen Z is Channeling Their Fear and Passion to Save America."

For more information, contact Jackson DeAndrea at jackson.deandrea@ku.edu.