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Princeton SPIA is a tight-knit and supportive community bound together by a commitment to serving the public good. Your journey starts here. Join us.
Nov. 21 - Dean's Leadership Series - Amber Greene MPP '12, Special Assistant to the President for Racial and Economic Justice
Join Amber Greene MPP '12, former Acting Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice at the U.S. Department of State during the Biden-Harris Administration, for an insightful discussion on advancing racial and economic justice, increasing equity in government investments, and public service careers.
Dec. 2 - "The 2024 Elections: What Happened and Why?"
Join us for a dynamic panel discussion featuring prominent voices in politics, media, and public affairs to analyze the 2024 elections. The conversation will explore the political strategies, voter dynamics, critical moments, and broader social and economic factors influencing the election. This event provides a rare opportunity to gain a behind-the-scenes look at the election from experts who analyze, shape, and report on the electoral landscape.
Research Record Series
Princeton SPIA’s Research Record series highlights the vast scholarly achievements of our faculty members, whose expertise extends beyond the classroom and into everyday life.
Upcoming Events
Fill in the Blanks with Amelia Frank-Vitale
Amelia Frank-Vitale may be a new face at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, but she’s feeling at home in her office at Aaron Burr Hall. Frank-Vitale, who has a joint appointment as assistant professor with the School and the Department of Anthropology, was a postdoctoral research associate and lecturer in Princeton’s Program in Latin American Studies, just a few floors above where she sits now, from 2021 to 2023.
Newsmakers
What are recess appointments? What to know about Trump’s plans for the Senate
The Charlotte Observer
November 14, 2024
Quoted: Charles Cameron
Veteran climate scientist Michael Oppenheimer on activist soup-throwers, a new climate era and his continuing optimism
“30 with Guyon Espiner,” Radio New Zealand
November 13, 2024
Interview: Michael Oppenheimer
Household debt is up, but Americans are in a better spot to pay it
Marketplace
November 13, 2024
Quoted: Atif Mian
Why SPIA?
100%
Of tuition and required fees which includes health insurance for all students
160+
Expert faculty and policy practitioners across disciplines
4,200+
Global network of alumni
Over 40%
U.S. students of color
At SPIA, We Care
Our Community
We are committed to ensuring that all members of our diverse community feel respected, supported, and valued both inside and outside the classroom. We seek to strengthen the capacity of our students to promote equity and foster inclusion while here and in the broader world.
"The highest priority of our DEI efforts is to create and foster an environment that is inclusive and welcoming of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities — not to elevate any one voice above another, but to ensure all voices are equally heard."Amaney Jamal, Dean, Princeton School of Public and International Affairs
At SPIA, We Lead
We are tackling today's most-pressing challenges — at home and abroad. Below are some current initiatives and focus areas.
Elections
Our experts address issues related to populism, democratic backsliding, and polarization.
Afghanistan Policy Lab
We created the Afghanistan Policy Lab at SPIA to address the impact of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and help contribute to its rebuilding.
Climate Change
Today’s environmental challenges require global policies that adapt to uncertain conditions — and our experts are pioneers in the field.
At SPIA, We Learn
At SPIA, We Serve
In Service to the Nation and Humanity
Our unofficial motto captures the essence of the School and is embodied not only in our curriculum — designed to prepare students to pursue careers in public service — but also in the activities our students pursue outside of the classroom.
75 Years of Serving the Nation and Humanity
SPIA’s MPA program begins diamond anniversary celebration. Over the next two years, SPIA will incorporate the celebration of this milestone anniversary into existing School events and will share remembrances from alumni, faculty, graduate students and staff.