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Apr 22, 2021

Paige L. Moore Named as 2021 ASPA Founders’ Fellow

First year public administration doctoral student Paige Moore (PA Ph.D. '24) was selected as a 2021 Founders’ Fellow by the American Society for Public Administration.
Oak Foundation Fellow, Gary Wood Jr.

Sep 6, 2019

Public Administration Receives $92,500 Grant from Oak Foundation to Support MPA Student

Public administration grant from Oak Foundation supports MPA Student, Gary Wood Jr.

Jan 18, 2019

MPA Alumni Spotlight – Amber Smith

Amber Smith graduated from NC State’s MPA program in 2012. She is the founder and executive director of Activate Good, a nonprofit that connects people to local volunteer opportunities. See below for our full interview with Amber to see how her MPA  degree has influenced her career!

Nov 18, 2018

MPA Alumni Spotlight – Debra Bryant

Debra Bryant completed the MPA program in 1980. She currently owns a federal government affairs consulting firm. See our full interview with Debra to learn how her MPA helped her develop a successful career in public service! What is your current position? What do you enjoy most about your current position? What do you find…

Oct 16, 2018

Pi Alpha Alpha Induction

On Friday, October 12 ten new members were inducted into Pi Alpha Alpha at the Fall 2018 Public Administration Alumni Society Luncheon: Yuhao Ba, Christopher Church, Garrett Daniel, Bradley Holliday, Alicia Mooney-Flynt, David Schlaseman, Jayce Sudweeks, Kristy Wasilewski, Thomas Vanderbeek, and Luis Carlos Villa. 

Sep 7, 2018

Ph.D. in Public Administration Student Viewbook

Hot off the presses! The Department of Public Administration is excited to release the first edition of the Ph.D. in Public Administration Student Viewbook, which contains the profiles of the current Ph.D. in Public Administration students. Readers can learn about student biographies, education, research presentations and publications, and research interests and degree specializations.

Jun 20, 2018

Why Research Methods Matter

Research methods matter, especially in the government and nonprofit sectors, where an estimated 40 percent of the nation’s economic resources are devoted to the pursuit of quality of life gains. NC State Public Administration scholar RaJade Berry-James and co-author Susan Gooden's new book addresses the essential skills needed for real world decision-making and evaluation.

Nov 9, 2017

Public Administration Alumni Society Hosts Luncheon and Discuss Nonprofits

The Public Administration Alumni Society hosted a luncheon discussing the changing nonprofit landscape, engaging faculty, students, and alumni from the triangle area.