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For SPIA’s Great Class of 2023, Clear Calls to Serve

Graduates the world over hear often of their new obligation to use what they have learned and experienced in their programs to make the world a better place.
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SPIA Honors 16 Graduating Students at Hooding and Class Day Ceremonies

The day before Commencement, five graduating master’s students in the School of Public and International Affairs and 11 graduating bachelor’s degree students were honored with awards and prizes at respective gatherings of their classmates.
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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

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Insights From a Century of Empirical Economic Research
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08
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Insights From a Century of Empirical Economic Research
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Jun
26
Virtual
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Navigating Challenges in Civic Space, Human Rights, Humanitarian Aid, Girls’ Education, and Journalism in the Aftermath of the Taliban Takeover
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Zia Mian addresses the First Meeting of State Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Vienna.
Jun 05, 2023
SPIA Researchers Named to Pioneering U.N. Nuclear Treaty Scientific Advisory Group
Three members of the Program on Science and Global Security (SGS) in the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs have been appointed to…
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…

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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Graduate Programs
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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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