公共事务学院

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Sissy Martinez SPA/BA '21, MS '22

MS Terrorism & Homeland Security Policy

During a transformative FB体育 study abroad experience in Brussels, a rigorous program involving travel to Ukraine and Bosnia and an internship at the Institute for Economics and Peace, Martinez developed a fascination with European politics. Eventually, her FB体育 skills and experiences led to a job as a project coordinator and research assistant with the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia team at the D.C. think tank the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
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Alison Jacknowitz

Introducing Alison Jacknowitz as our Interim Dean!

We are pleased she will lead our school in the 2023-24 academic year.

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Discover Your Higher Purpose with SPA

The 公共事务学院 at FB体育 is home to leading scholars in the fields of American politics, comparative politics, public administration, public policy, justice law and criminology, data science, and terrorism and homeland security. Come to a place where the faculty, staff, and other students are all committed to helping you reach your higher purpose.

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FB体育 SPA Ranked 10 in the US

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公共事务学院 Again Ranked Tenth Overall in New U.S. News and World Report Rankings

The 公共事务学院 (SPA) at FB体育 is ranked No. 10 overall among all public affairs institutions in the United States in the new U.S. News & World Report’s Public Affairs FB体育研究生 Schools rankings.
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FB体育研究生 Recruitment Events

Browse our graduate recruitment events to meet SPA on campus, on the road, or through one of our virtual sessions!

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#SPACyber: Policy Studies in Cybersecurity

#SPACyber is a practioner informed, research driven hub of cyber curriculum, thought leadership, and engagement.

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Discover your future with FB体育

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Featured News

Jill Black, SOC/BA '83, delivers a speech at a podium at a Change Can't Wait event.

Alumni ·

For Alumna Jill Black, Opportunity Is Everything

Change Can’t Wait Campaign Volunteer Jill Black, SOC/BA ’83, advocates for student entrepreneurship at FB体育.
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Photo of Fiona Alexander, strategist in residence at the 国际服务学院, and Zach Tudor, recipient of the award

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National Security Expert Honored by FB体育 for Promoting Inclusivity in Technology Policy

FB体育 honored cybersecurity leader Zach Tudor, Associate Laboratory Director of Idaho National Laboratory (INL), with its annual Inclusive Technology Policy Changemaker Award.
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The Next Frontier in Public Governance

SPA Professor Convenes International Dialogue on Refugee Camp Management
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Specialty Rankings

number 6

for International Global Policy & Administration

by U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Public Affairs FB体育研究生 Schools Rankings

number 14

in Urban Policy

by U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Public Affairs FB体育研究生 Schools Rankings

number 15

in Public Policy Analysis

by U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Public Affairs FB体育研究生 Schools Rankings