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Graduate admissions updates and highlights of the School's international community of students, faculty, and alumni.
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Student Volunteers
Aug 12, 2025
Afghan Policy Lab (APL) - Nowruz Celebration at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs
The Afghan Policy Lab (APL), co-founded by Princeton SPIA and the Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination (LISD) is one of the many centers and…
Campus Life & Community
RobandCaitlin
Aug 05, 2025
After USAID Demolition, These Alumni Are Keeping Its Projects Alive
From left, Caitlin Tulloch *15 in a taxi outside…
Campus Life & Community
Graduation 2025
Jun 24, 2025
We congratulate the GREAT class of 2025!
The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs awarded 92 graduate students and 118 undergraduate students with degrees at its May 27…
Admissions Categories; Students & Alumni
indoor pic
May 09, 2025
From Robertson Hall to the DBar
When I received my acceptance to Princeton’s Master in Public Affairs (MPA) program, I gleefully texted my best friend’s little sister, who attended…
Campus Life & Community
adept launch
Apr 29, 2025
Princeton SPIA joins the Alliance for Data, Evaluation, and Policy Training (ADEPT) with J-PAL, MIT, Insper, and more in São Paulo, Brazil 🇧🇷
We are pleased to join the Alliance for Data, Evaluation, and Policy Training (ADEPT), a global initiative convened by the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty…
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion; Tips & FAQs
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Dec 10, 2024
Application Pro Tip: Last Minute Resources 2024
We are just over one week out from our application deadline on December 15th and would like to thank everyone who has expressed interest in our…
Admissions Categories; Students & Alumni
students sitting in auditorium watching student with mic
Dec 06, 2024
Latin America Comes to Princeton
Last spring, Princeton SPIA hosted its first Latin America Conference, bringing together a diverse group of policymakers, scholars, and experts from…
Students & Alumni
Robertson Hall with people standing in front and sky and clouds
Nov 30, 2024
Application Pro Tip: Writing an Impactful Policy Memo
The policy memo is a required component of the MPA and MPP application. What makes a good policy memo?  In fundamental terms…
Admissions Categories; Tips & FAQs
MPA student Sarah Sexton at her summer UN internship
Nov 21, 2024
Students Making a Global Impact
Last summer, students in our Master in Public Affairs (MPA) program made waves across the globe. With a presence in 19 different countries, they…
Admissions Categories; Campus Life & Community; Students & Alumni
Clio Hall in autumn
Nov 14, 2024
Application Pro Tip: Your Commitment to Public Service
With just a month to go before our December 15th deadline, we know that many of you may be working hard on your applications but also wondering, how…
Admissions Categories; Tips & FAQs
SPIA NYC event with Gen. Mark Milley, Michael Oppenheimer, Layna Mosley, Amaney Jamal, Steven Petric, Amelia Frank-Vitale
Sep 20, 2024
Princeton SPIA in NYC in connection with the 79th UNGA
Princeton SPIA brought together different stakeholders committed to advancing sustainable development this week in New York City.In honor of the UN…
Campus Life & Community; Students & Alumni
Laurel Cooke Internship photo 2
Sep 13, 2024
A Summer of Challenges and Triumphs
My summer internship with the Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness was a deeply enriching experience, filled with both…
Admissions Categories; Students & Alumni
Students studying at Stokes Library
Aug 27, 2024
Princeton SPIA Highlight: Donald E. Stokes Library
Donald E. Stokes Library at Princeton University is the primary point-of-contact for Library Services for the Princeton School…
Campus Life & Community; Tips & FAQs
Austen Boroff
Jul 31, 2024
A Princeton SPIA Perspective: Ph.D. in Security Studies
SPIA very much affords you the flexibility to choose…
Campus Life & Community; Students & Alumni; Tips & FAQs
incoming class
Jul 19, 2024
Welcome to all incoming students. Thanks to all who applied.
The rush of reunions and graduation celebrations are behind us, and as the summer shifts our attention turns to our incoming students – with lots of…
Campus Life & Community; Students & Alumni