The Maddy Institute
Committed to Inspiring the Next Generation of Leaders, Increasing Civic Engagement, and Elevating Policy Issues in the Central Valley
Preparing The
Next Generation
of Government Leaders
Through our four-university partnership, The Maddy Institute inspires the next generation of Valley leaders through hands-on government experience and a deeper understanding of public service.
Upcoming Events
- Wednesday • September 02, 2026
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Leadership for a More Perfect Union: Lessons from America at 250
Wednesday, September 02, 2026 • 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Lynda and Stewart Resnick Student Union (RSU), M/S RS36, 5244 N Jackson Ave, Fresno, CA 93740, USA
Presidential Historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning Author Doris Kearns Goodwin returns to Fresno State for an exclusive event hosted by The Maddy Institute! Join us for a discussion on Leadership for a More Perfect Union: Lessons from America at 250.
Register to attend or watch the livestream on The Maddy Institute's YouTube channel.
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The Valley’s
Nonpartisan Policy Institute
Discover what’s happening in the Central Valley and the Nation today.
Kenneth L. Maddy’s
Public Service Legacy
The Maddy Institute was established in 1999 to inspire lifelong leaders in honor of California State Senator Kenneth L. Maddy who led with integrity, legislative skill, and bipartisanship.