Public Administration

Apr 15, 2024

Update on the PA Program – Message from Interim Director Dr. Irwin Morris

It has been an extraordinarily productive year for our Department of Public Administration in the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) at NC State University. Our students, staff and faculty have been extremely busy.

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Apr 10, 2024

Are Universities Connected to Local Sustainability? A New Study Suggests Yes…and No.

Universities scoring strongly on measures of sustainability are associated with innovation and economic growth – but not environmental sustainability – in their home communities.

Big group of students in the MPA program show off their wolfies after finishing a community service clean up project

Sep 28, 2023

Public Administration Students Kick off Semester by Giving Back

Raleigh’s Baileywick Elementary got a helping hand from MPA students and families.

Sep 1, 2023

Meet the Faculty: Serena Kim

Get to know our extraordinary faculty through this series of Meet the Faculty articles.

Sep 1, 2023

Meet the Faculty: Iseul Choi

Meet our extraordinary faculty through this series of Meet the Faculty articles.

Jun 9, 2023

Growing the Pack: SPIA Grads Ready to Make Their Mark

Our May commencement ceremonies celebrated our largest graduating class in SPIA’s history.

Jun 8, 2023

Living the Values of Service

Alycia Thornton (MPA '23) received the 2023 Block Award for outstanding public service.

Jun 8, 2023

Meet the 2023 MPA Scholarship Award Winners

Thanks to the generosity of the Public Administration Alumni Society Scholarship Endowment, two outstanding students were honored this year.

Jun 1, 2023

SPIA Hosts Wildfire Simulation Competition

SPIA MPA students took part in the NASPAA Wildfire Simulation Competition. NC State served as one of 12 host sites around the world.

Apr 21, 2023

MPA Alumni Spotlight: Rayvon Walker and Jack Ahern

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