“I have been shaped in numerous ways by Buckley over the last three years, from developing my interests in philosophy and government to growing my friendships both inside and outside of Yale.”

— William Barbee ’26

“Thank you for empowering conservative students with this incredible opportunity for intellectual growth and development.”

— Hilda Barragan-Reyes ’26

“I do think that Buckley is a very safe place for conservatives at Yale. But I also think that any politically-minded person, really any person…can get a lot out of being a Buckley fellow.”

— Jack Olson ’27

“The Buckley Institute has given me more confidence to express my opinions, helped me flesh out my conservative politics and philosophy with the voices of the past, and offered a community of unexpected friends.”

— Isaac Oberman ’26