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Commencement & Reunions 2023

Commencement and Reunions are coming soon! Check out the schedule, helpful links for University-wide events, and information about events specific to SPIA.
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    Princeton’s Reunions and Commencement to Get Some SPIA Supplements

    The School of Public and International Affairs will supplement Princeton’s Reunions and Commencement-related events with SPIA-specific gatherings and special events of its own over the next two weeks.
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    Projects and Programs

    SPIA is excited to announce several key projects and programs that will lead a new generation of changemakers shaping public policy around the world.
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    SPIA in D.C. Launches With a Demonstration of Its Vast Potential

    Addressing more than 250 SPIA alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends on the rooftop deck at 1333 New Hampshire Avenue, NW – the School’s new home in Washington, D.C. – a bipartisan group of speakers lauded the SPIA in D.C. initiative at its May 10 launch as an important and worthy effort to repair what many see as a broken government.
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    Upcoming Events

    Robertson Hall
    The Future of Everything: A #PrincetonStar Forum
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    Insights From a Century of Empirical Economic Research
    Jun
    02
    Wallace Hall
    9:00 AM
    Diplomats and Bureaucrats in International Relations
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    Jun
    08
    McCosh Hall
    4:30 PM
    Insights From a Century of Empirical Economic Research
    Jun
    29
    Robertson Hall
    9:00 AM
    Beyond the Blueprint: The Construction Wellbeing Initiative
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    Andrew Moravcsik and former Dean Anne-Marie Slaughter
    May 15, 2023
    Berlin Prize Awarded to Moravcsik, Slaughter
    A SPIA faculty member and a former SPIA dean are among 26 recipients of the 2023-2024 Berlin Prize, awarded by the American Academy in Berlin. …
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    May 12, 2023
    SPIA in D.C. Launches With a Demonstration of Its Vast Potential
    Addressing more than 250 SPIA alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends on the rooftop deck at 1333 New Hampshire Avenue, NW – the School’s new…
    Emilio Cano Renteria, Ryan “CC” Champeau, Hannah Kapoor, Aaron Leung. Mutemwa Masheke, Alexander Mrkalj, Serena Starks and Chris Eisgruber
    May 05, 2023
    Seven Students Win 2023 Spirit of Princeton Award for Service, Contributions to Campus Life
    Seven students have been named winners of the 2023 Spirit of Princeton Award, honoring Princeton University undergraduates for positive contributions…

    Our Global Impact

    Our international efforts enable us to be at the forefront of the study of emerging policy issues in Africa, Europe, Latin America, and other regions around the world. Our work is shaping public debates on topics such as U.S.-China relations, democratic back-sliding and the rise of populism, race and gender, mis/disinformation, poverty and inequality, and more.
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    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.
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    — Amaney Jamal, Dean, Princeton School of Public and International Affairs

    "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.
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    Elections

    Our experts address issues related to populism, democratic backsliding, and polarization.

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    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.

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    Environment, Energy
    Climate Change

    Today’s environmental challenges require global policies that adapt to uncertain conditions — and our experts are pioneers in the field.

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    At SPIA, We Learn

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    Princeton Is Possible

    Your journey to Princeton starts here.
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    Why 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

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    — Conor Hussey MPA '22

    SPIA stands out because no two students are the same here. … It's such a rich learning environment."

    — Conor Hussey MPA '22
     
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    Annual Report

    A snapshot of our work from the past year.
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    At SPIA, We Serve

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    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.
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