Public Administration Alumni Society Update

The PA Alumni Society exists to convene and serve as an on-going professional association for graduates of the MPA program. To achieve our mission to advance and support public sector leaders, we seek to maintain and strengthen the relationship between the program, current students, and alumni.

This year, we hosted former NC Health and Human Services Director Dr. Mandy Cohen, a national leader in public administration, at our annual fall (virtual) luncheon.  Dr. Cohen provided a powerful perspective on managing through crisis.  We had a wonderful turnout, which stressed the importance of continual engagement with our alumni base. 

The PA Alumni Society hosts two events each year with a focus on networking, developing connections across public sectors, and contribution to the MPA Alumni Society Scholarship Endowment.  The PA Alumni Society continues to award two scholarships to outstanding students, one to an in-service student and one to a pre-service student. We greatly appreciate everyone who continues to make donations and especially appreciate those who have made a multi-year pledge toward a larger contribution goal. The continued support and investment in our students is a wonderful testament to the generosity of all of you.

If you have ideas about how to help the PA Alumni Society expand and enhance our work, we would love to support you in helping implement that idea.  We strive to be the most humble, yet impactful public administration program in North Carolina.  The Board meets once a month (last Thursday at Noon via Zoom) and we welcome you to stay involved and stay connected.  Join us on LinkedIn (NC State Public Administration Alumni). Please reach out to me at toybeeninga@gmail.com if you would like to become more involved with the alumni society or have any questions.