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SPIA in NJ

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At the Princeton University School of Public & International Affairs, we are committed to the place we call home. We recognize New Jersey as an ideal laboratory for connecting the theory and practice of public policy, consistent with multiracial democracy.

Our five core pillars are designed to advance this commitment through:

  1. Engagement, service, and outreach beyond the gates
  2. Convening power to support evidence-based policy locally, statewide, and nationally
  3. Rigorous research development and sharing to inform equitable and fair public policies
  4. Centering students to develop future leaders and practitioners in public policy
  5. Academic offerings that bridge the gap between academic theory and practical application

A decidedly global institution, SPIA is not only in New Jersey, but also of it.

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Princeton’s SPIA in New Jersey Initiative Names Inaugural Garden State Fellows

The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs’ SPIA in New Jersey initiative has named three recent graduates as its first cohort of Garden State Fellows. Lauren Aung, Madison Linton, and Olivia Ragan, all of whom graduated from Princeton in May, are the inaugural participants in a fellowship program that was created to enhance capacity in New Jersey’s public interest sector, to address critical statewide issues, and to launch young practitioners into public policy careers.
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Projects & Programs

Staff & Faculty
Garden State Fellows & Dean Jamal
Garden State Fellowship

Upcoming Events

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Sep
17
Robertson Hall
12:00 PM
Constitution Day: Preview of the 2024-2025 Supreme Court Term
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Sep
17
Robertson Hall
4:30 PM
Constitution Day: Hope as a Policy Priority - Exploring What's at Stake Ahead of Nov. 5th
Sep
26
TBD
4:30 PM
SPIA in NJ - Open House
Oct
30
Green Hall 1-C-4C
4:30 PM
The Drive to Repair Our Economy: Understanding What’s Broken, Why It Broke, and How We Can Fix It
Nov
12
Robertson Hall
4:30 PM
Can We Fix It? Yes We Can: New and Effective Ideas to Promote a More Inclusive, Productive, and Healthy Economy for All
Nov
20
Robertson Hall
4:30 PM
Where Do We Go From Here: Pursuing Rights, Justice, and Love as Economic Goals for New Jersey and the Country

Research & Reports

SPIA in NJ takes a justice-centered approach to the public policy questions that matter to New Jerseyans.

Whether it’s climate, healthcare, housing, immigration, education, finance or any number of other issue areas — SPIA faculty, students and researchers are teaming up with partners statewide to ask hard questions and work together to find policy solutions.

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