Washington, D.C.
Catch a flight Field sitesMeet an expert Gov't & Public Policy
Spend five days in Washington, D.C. meeting experts in the world of sports, law, and politics.
6 days travel at
$1,800 plus tuition
POL 398
3 Credit Hours
Instructed by
Dr. Marvin King
Priority Deadline
March 6, 2026
Travel Overview
Go beyond textbooks and lecture halls. Study USA’s travel courses combine academic learning with hands-on, real world experiences. Every class maximizes its unique location with immersive activities.
You’ll earn academic credit, apply what you’re learning directly to your surroundings, and engage in lively class experiences—all guided by Ole Miss faculty.
What You'll Do
Students will visit:
- Anti-Doping Regulatory Agency
- Congressional Staff Meeting on Sports Policy
- Lobby group opposing public stadium subsidies (e.g., Taxpayers Protection Alliance)
- Collegiate Sports Caucus
- College athletics policy group
- Gambling lobbyist/industry representatives
- Legal roundtable on NIL rights and amateurism
What You'll Learn
- Understand the political and economic factors influencing major sports policy decisions.
- Analyze legal frameworks governing labor relations and athlete rights.
- Evaluate the role of interest groups and lobbying in shaping sports policy.
- Explore contemporary controversies, including gambling, NIL, and public subsidies for stadium construction.
- Develop informed perspectives on the future of sports law and governance.
All activities are tentative and subject to change depending on scheduling, booking availability, and course adjustments.
Meet Your Instructors
All Study USA courses are designed and led by Ole Miss faculty. Your instructor(s) will be your first point of contact during your travels and lead you through all the class experiences.
Dr. Marvin King
Associate Professor Political Science and African American Studies
marvin@olemiss.edu
Marvin King is an associate professor of political science and African American Studies. He teaches courses on Politics of the American South, Federalism, African American Politics, Political Inequality, and the African American Legal Experience, and has published journal articles on the same topics. Dr. King has spoken frequently to the League of Women Voters, the Mississippi Humanities Council, and other civic organizations. Dr. King is the Founding Organizer of TEDx University of Mississippi and he previously served as Senior Faculty Fellow of the Residential College South. Dr. King also served on the boards of the Oxford Park Commission, the Oxford Planning Commission, and served as President and Race Director for Run Oxford among his community engagements. Most recently, Dr. King organized a conference and statewide roadshow on Inclusive Economies.
“Students will get an up-to-date education on the fast evolving world of sports and politics. We will cover NIL, gambling, doping, stadium financing, and much more.”
– Dr. King