Nate Morris Fellowship at the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress

Since 1970, the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress  (CSPC) Presidential Fellows Program has inspired college students to become the public servants that will guide our nation’s future.

Today, the program continues that mission by providing top collegiate students in the United States and around the world with the opportunity to study the U.S. Presidency, the public policymaking process, and our President’s relationships with Congress, allies, the media, and the American public. Over the course of an academic year, the Fellows learn about leadership and governance, share their outstanding research, and explore careers in public service.

Since its inception, the Fellows Program has developed leadership skills in more than 1,500 students. Many of CSPC's Fellows have been awarded Rhodes, Marshall, Fulbright, Truman, and Gates Scholarships. Alumni of the Fellows Program also have the distinction of serving in positions such as Capitol Hill and White House staffers, award-winning journalists, CEOs of corporations and non-profit organizations, senior military leaders, and university presidents and deans.

The Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC) is proud to announce The Nate Morris Fellowship at George Washington University, the third endowed Presidential Fellowship launched in collaboration with Morris, an alumnus of the Presidential Fellows program.

About Nate Morris:

Nate Morris, Chairman & CEO, Morris Industries

Nate Morris is an American Entrepreneur and serves as Chairman & CEO of Morris Industries, a privately held conglomerate headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 2010, Morris Industries leverages the power of business to solve some of America’s biggest challenges including resource conservation and national security.  

Prior to Morris Industries, Nate Morris founded Rubicon Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: RBT), one of America’s largest waste and recycling companies operating in 50 states and 20 countries. Rubicon was named “One of the World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company, an “Industry Disruptor” by Inc. Magazine, and a Great Place to Work™ 5 consecutive years, providing 100% free healthcare for all employees.

Morris was the first Kentuckian to be named to Fortune Magazine’s 40 Under 40 list and is a regional winner of EY’s Entrepreneur of Year Award. He is also the youngest inductee ever to the Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame.  

A ninth-generation Kentuckian, Morris’ family descends from Morgan County, in the heart of Appalachia. A product of public schools, Morris was raised in a union household by a single mother. Through academic scholarships and working, Morris attended George Washington University, Princeton University’s school of  public and international affairs, and Oxford University. He was elected Phi Beta Kappa and named a Fulbright Specialist

Nate Morris is the founder and Managing Trustee of the Morris Foundation whose mission is to provide access to the American Dream for all Kentuckians.

Morris and his wife Jane reside at Commonwealth Farm in Lexington.

About the Nate Morris Foundation:

The Morris Foundation is a Lexington, Kentucky-based fund devoted to hands-on philanthropy and providing financial assistance and practical support to nurture and inspire charitable institutions. The Morris Foundation was founded by Mr. Morris and his wife,  Jane, to provide access to the American Dream for all Americans. It offers targeted grants and goes beyond charitable giving to offer access to tangible resources that allow partner organizations to scale in an entrepreneurial way.