Dean's Leadership Series
At Princeton SPIA, our students regularly engage with high-level policy leaders and practitioners. See who's visiting for Spring '25!
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.
Students Brief Policymakers on Artificial Intelligence in First-Ever AI Task Force
While artificial intelligence may unlock unprecedented human potential in the coming years, it also amplifies societal threats and policy challenges. Last semester, juniors at the Princeton SPIA tackled these issues in the School’s first-ever AI Policy Task Force.
Emeritus Professor, CSDP Founder Wins National Medal of Science
Princeton molecular biologist Bonnie Bassler has received the National Medal of Science, the nation’s highest scientific honor. Two emeritus members of the Princeton faculty, Larry Martin Bartels and Ingrid Daubechies, and two undergraduate alumni, John Dabiri and Cynthia Dwork, were among this year’s 14 recipients of the White House honor, announced and awarded in a ceremony Jan. 3.
Upcoming Spring Events
Newsmakers
Gerald Ford, in eulogy read by son, calls Carter his ‘beloved friend’
The Washington Post
January 9, 2025
Quoted: Julian Zelizer
A Legacy from Carter that Democrats Would Prefer to Escape
The New York Times
January 8, 2025
Quoted: Julian Zelizer
Why Princeton 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 Princeton 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.
At Princeton 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 Princeton SPIA, We Learn
At Princeton 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
Princeton SPIA’s MPA program begins diamond anniversary celebration. Over the next two years, we will incorporate the celebration of this milestone anniversary into existing School events and will share remembrances from alumni, faculty, graduate students and staff.