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May 1, 2023

NC State Online Grad Inspired to Pursue Career in Higher Education

Community college student, wife, mom and full-time employee succeeds in NC State’s Leadership in the Public Sector online bachelor’s degree-completion program. She will graduate in May of 2023 at the in-person commencement ceremony. 

Apr 21, 2023

MPA Alumni Spotlight: Rayvon Walker and Jack Ahern

Alumni Rayvon Walker and Jack Ahern share their experiences in the MPA program. 

Apr 21, 2023

MPA Student Spotlight: Maritza Mata

MPA student Maritza Mata shares her thoughts about being in the MPA program and gives advice for future students. 

Apr 21, 2023

MPA Faculty Spotlight: Jerrell Coggburn

MPA director and professor of public administration Jarrell Coggburn shares about his time at NC State and what led him to his current position. 

Apr 20, 2023

MPA Scholarship Recipients

MPA students Ian Johnson and Sydney Bezanson are recipients of the PA Alumni Society Scholarship Endowment. 

Apr 20, 2023

Join the Public Administration Alumni Society

PA Alumni Society member Toy Beeninga shares leadership team updates as well as an invitation to join the society. 

Apr 20, 2023

Message from PA Program Interim Chair Christopher Galik

In interim chair Christopher Galik's message, Galik focuses on the strengths of the MPA and Ph.D. programs as well as the excellence of our faculty. 

Apr 10, 2023

My Pi Sigma Alpha Journey: Turning membership into experience

Senior Brigid Lindley did more than join an honor society to add it to her resume: she found opportunities to present at a national conference, establish professional connections, and publish a paper. And she encourages new members to do this, too. 

Feb 20, 2023

SPIA to Host Wildfire Simulation Competition

MPA students will take part in the NASPAA Wildfire Simulation Competition. Twelve universities, including NC State, from around the world will host this event. 

Feb 20, 2023

Meet the 2023 NCGA/NC State Legislative Interns

Read about what these interns hope to accomplish while in the North Carolina General Assembly/NC State Legislative Internship Program.