2024 SPIA Alumni Recap
London
SPIA Alumni gathered with Dean Amaney Jamal, Mihir E. Kshirsagar from CITP who leads our interdisciplinary Tech Policy Clinic, Seema Jayachandran who highlighted her work with the Research Program in Development Economics (RPDE), and Assistant Dean Steven Petric. Five current Princeton SPIA MPAs who were in the UK for their summer internships and two incoming MPAs joined alumni for the evening.
New York City
In honor of the UN General Assembly, SPIA faculty and staff gathered with alumni to share how their work and research are contributing to the collective impact on the global goals outlined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Remarks were from General (ret.) Mark A. Milley ’80 on the critical importance of peace, Professor Amelia Frank-Vitale on people, Professor Michael Oppenheimer with CPREE on protecting the planet, Professor Layna Mosley on prosperity, and Assistant Dean Steven F. Petric MPP ’17 on partnership. Read more.
India
Princeton alumni gathered with key stakeholders from government, academia, and multilateral institutions to build possible points of synergy and discuss critical policy challenges in India like energy and the environment. Featured speakers were SPIA Assistant Dean Steven F. Petric MPP ’17 and Professor Denise Mauzerall with CPREE. PhD students Edmund Downie and Rohit Gupta shared key aspects and high points of their research relating to the subcontinent.
Japan
This event showcased the groundbreaking research and innovative work at Princeton SPIA. Brief remarks were made by Princeton SPIA Dean, Amaney Jamal and Assistant Dean Steven F. Petric MPP ’17. Insights were shared from Professor John Ikenberry with CISS, a leading expert on liberal internationalism and global security. Additionally, current SPIA students, who were in Japan for their fall policy workshop trip, also joined, providing a unique opportunity to engage with the next generation of policy leaders. We also celebrated Orange and Black Day!
Washington D.C.
Did you know, a whopping 50% of SPIA alumni live in DC? In 2024, the alumni team visited our DC alumni in February, July and October, hosting a variety of events at our amazing SPIA in DC Center. In October, Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber '83 joined SPIA alumni for an evening of conversation and connections. Read More.
Princeton
The alumni team loves when alumni stop by to say hello! We have had the opportunity to host and engage with so many alumni over the last year who were "driving by" and decided to stop in. In May, we had our annual Reunions celebration, and also celebrated the 20th, 25th, and 50th Reunion classes. In late October, alumni joined students and staff for Public Service Career Day and the Graduate Admissions Open House. During Public Service Career Day, current students explored the diverse public service career paths available to Princetonians. At the Open House, prospective students gained valuable insights into SPIA’s programs and the vibrant community they could hopefully join.
