SPIA in N.J.
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:
- Engagement, service, and outreach beyond the gates
- Convening power to support evidence-based policy locally, statewide, and nationally
- Rigorous research development and sharing to inform equitable and fair public policies
- Centering students to develop future leaders and practitioners in public policy
- Academic offerings that bridge the gap between academic theory and practical application
July 22: Garden State Fellows Make a Mark in New Jersey Policy
After graduating from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, many students land in far-flung places, launching careers in public policy all over the globe. But some are finding that staying put right here in the Garden State offers them exposure to some of the most pressing policy matters of the moment and a chance to impact local communities.
July 3: Tackling Healthcare Reform at the State Level – With an $8.8 Million Grant Renewal
The passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010 set off a whirlwind of activity among the states, which would be responsible for enacting many of the law’s provisions. With numerous legal and healthcare complexities looming, state governments were faced with a lot of regulatory work to do and not much expertise with which to do it.
April 21: SPIA in NJ Lends a Hand to New Jersey Clemency Initiative
Before New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order last June to increase petitions for clemency and expedite the clemency process, his staff reached out to Princeton School of Public and International Affairs faculty member Heather Howard, special advisor to the School’s SPIA in New Jersey initiative.
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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.