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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.

Kapstein: When Do ‘Side Payments’ Between Countries Generate Positive Results?Peng: Comprehensive Energy Actions Can Improve Health Outcomes in the U.S. Buckinx/Frank-Vitale: What Does It Mean to Be in Solidarity with Migrants?

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Pillars of Tomorrow

Princeton SPIA dedicates itself to integrating world-class scholarship and a commitment to service to make a positive difference in the world. We do this in a variety of ways, and the following strategic pillars serve as our guide.

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Wilcove Wins AOS 2025 Ralph W. Schreiber Conservation Award

The Ralph W. Schreiber Conservation Award, presented by the American Ornithological Society (AOS), honors individuals or small teams for exceptional scientific contributions to the conservation, restoration, or preservation of birds and their habitats.

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Seventy-Five Years in the Making

Reflecting on notable events from the previous three quarters of a century at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, the exhibition "Pillars" showcases over 70 images from the past 75 years, highlighting the architectural, philosophical, and academic foundations that support this institution.

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Bipartisan Group Facilitated by Princeton SPIA Issues Criminal Justice Reform Principles

National organizations from across the political spectrum have released a set of principles aimed at guiding policymakers in reforming the U.S…

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SPIAccolades — June 2025

Eduardo Bhatia, the John L. Weinberg/Goldman Sachs & Co. Visiting Professor and a visiting lecturer in public and international affairs,…

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How P•LAW Workshops Tackle Democracy’s Toughest Questions

In the years following 9/11, Deborah Pearlstein learned a lasting lesson on how to make progress in divisive moments.As the former Supreme Court…

Reunions

Speakers at Princeton SPIA’s Hooding, Class Day Ceremonies Stand Up for Public Service

At a moment of unprecedented challenges in public service, speakers at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs’ graduate hooding and…

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Events

Our public affairs programming will resume in the fall of 2025. Please check back in late August for more information.

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Newsmakers

Medicaid cuts could affect Oregon more than most states, analysts say (external link)

Oregon Public Broadcasting
June 4, 2025

Cited, Quoted: Heather Howard

Climate change meets comedy in new video campaign with David Cross and Michael Oppenheimer (external link)

CBS Mornings
June 3, 2025

Interview: Michael Oppenheimer

Have we passed peak Trump? (external link)

The Guardian
June 3, 2025

Opinion: Kenneth Roth

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Princeton Is Possible

Your journey to Princeton starts here.

Why Princeton SPIA?

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100%

Of tuition and required fees which includes health insurance for all students

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160+

Expert faculty and policy practitioners across disciplines

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4,200+

Global network of alumni

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Over 40%

U.S. students of color