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Assistance for Threatened Species Worldwide Remains Insufficient or Absent, SPIA Researchers Find

Hundreds of thousands of species are under the threat of extinction and will disappear if substantial conservation efforts are not made. In the face of this biodiversity crisis, policymakers and government officials across the globe have expanded protected areas that harbor threatened species and taken other measures to reduce…

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SPIAction Newsletter

SPIAction Newsletter

Welcome to the exciting launch of SPIAction, the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs' new monthly newsletter! We're thrilled to have you join us on this journey, where we will keep you updated on the impactful ways our School is making a difference across the U.S. and around the world. The events of the past…

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News, Research Briefs

An Ideal Family? The Words and Actions Don’t Match Up

When prompted on what an ideal family looks like, people consider a range of desirable characteristics, including whether it includes children, and if so, how many. This is an increasingly important question as the number of births in the United States and major Western (and increasingly non-Western) countries declines.When…

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2024 SPIA Hooding Ceremony

‘Engage With Empathy and Compassion’

Speaking at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs’ graduate hooding and awards ceremony and undergraduate Class Day on Monday, May 27, Dean Amaney Jamal urged graduating students to engage in constructive dialogue and condemn dehumanization at all turns. Dean Amaney Jamal (Photo credit…

2024 SPIA Hooding Ceremony

Commencement Ceremony

Princeton SPIA Announces Exciting Lineup for 2024 Reunions and Commencement Celebrations

The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs will supplement the University’s 2024 Reunions- and Commencement-related events with a slate of SPIA-specific gatherings and special events of its own over the next week.

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SPIAccolades — May 2024

Udi Ofer, the John L. Weinberg visiting professor and lecturer of public and international affairs, was unanimously elected a lifetime member of the Council on Criminal Justice.The Council on Criminal Justice advances understanding of the criminal justice policy choices facing the nation and builds…

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SPIA Seniors Win 2024 Spirit of Princeton Award for Service, Contributions to Campus Life

Hailey Mead and Joshua Coan have been named winners of the 2024 Spirit of Princeton Award, honoring Princeton University undergraduates for positive contributions to campus life. The award recognizes those who have demonstrated a strong commitment to the undergraduate experience through dedicated efforts in student…

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Kenya Trip Inspires Global Health Projects

It’s one thing to learn about health inequities in the classroom; it’s quite another to see what they look like in the real world.In January, the Center for Health and Wellbeing (CHW) sponsored a trip to Kenya for 19 Princeton juniors minoring in global health and health policy. The fully funded experience, supported by the…

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Fernando Pernas, MPA '24

Community Profile, Policy Profile

#PolicyProfile: Fernando Pernas, MPA '24

My great-grandmother was one of the first female candidates for vice president in Latin America and navigated the perilous waters of politics and activism during a time of brutal political oppression. Driven by a deep-seated commitment to justice, free speech, and democratic principles, she consistently chose to do what she…

Fernando Pernas, MPA '24

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Student Simulation Showcases How U.N. Veto Initiative Can Increase Transparency and Accountability

Princeton SPIA’s Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination (LISD) hosted diplomats, University faculty, and undergraduates for its second student-led simulation exploring the future of a more accountable and more transparent United Nations.Charges of insufficient global representation, particularly of the Global South, have…

Students participating in LISD student-led simulation of Veto Initiative resolution