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Pitt Washington Center
For well over a decade, Pitt's Washington Center has provided students with the valuable opportunity to study in Washington, D.C., and connect with our vast network of engaged and committed alumni.
Signature Student Experiences
Experiential learning creates a strong foundation for valuable public-service skills through opportunities like collaborative research, learning abroad, and other transformative student initiatives.
Career Services
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Centers and Initiatives
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2024 Commencement Speaker, Jacob Garcia (MPA '19)
Jacob Garcia (MPA ’19), a federal employee serving the United States Government, will deliver this year’s address at the 2024 Commencement Ceremony for the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA) at the University of…
First group of Policy and Social Impact Fellows end year with presentation of community-engaged projects
Meet four of the Pitt undergrads involved in the first class of Policy and Social Impact Fellows Program. A final presentation of their community-based projects will be held in Posvar Hall's Global Hub on April 19th from 9-11 am.
U.S. News & World Report Rankings for Best Public Affairs Programs show Pitt on the move
The Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA) at the University of Pittsburgh has moved up in the 2024 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Public Affairs Graduate Schools rankings.