Associate Professor among Pitt Cyber Accelerator Grant awardees
Graduate School of Public and International Affairs Associate Professor Erica Owen has been awarded a Pitt Cyber Accelerator Grant (PCAG) this fall. Her project is a collaboration with Associate Professor Daniel Cole in the Swanson School of Engineering.Student Spotlight: A semester in D.C. provides lessons far beyond the classroom
Eleanor Forshaw (MPIA '25) has had a busy fall studying, interning, and networking in D.C. with Pitt's Washington Semester Program. Her words for other students on the fence about the experience? "Just do it."Two alumni named to this year’s 40 Under 40 by PUMP and Pittsburgh Magazine
Pittsburgh Magazine and PUMP recently announced their latest class of 40 Under 40 honorees. Among the list are two Pitt Public and International Affairs alumni, Dwight Boddorf (MPPM '17) and Prince Matthews (MPA '20).Internship Highlight: A summer at the World Bank Group and the new B-Ready Report
Dastan Imanaliev (MPIA ’25) spent the summer interning at the World Bank Group, learning valuable skills and contributing to the organization's new flagship report on the business and investment climate worldwide.Professor shares insights into rural perspectives on solar energy projects in radio interview
University of Pittsburgh Professor Shanti Gamper-Rabindran spoke with local radio program The Allegheny Front this week to discuss the results of a Pitt survey studying rural farmers’ views on solar projects.New report examines online hate speech targeting women candidates of color
A report released last week by researchers in the Online Violence Against Women in Politics Working Group at Pitt's Ford Institute for Human Security, among others, offers timely insights into online hate speech in this election cycle.Dean Slotterback named to new class of National Academy of Public Administration Fellows
Dean Carissa Slotterback has been selected for the 2024 Class of Academy Fellows by the National Academy of Public Administration.Students advise municipalities, gain experience through state's Strategic Management Planning Program
Now in its second year, a Pitt partnership with the PA Department of Community and Economic Development proves fruitful for local municipalities and student consultants alike.Internship Highlight: Pittsburgh borough considers its first sustainability plan thanks to Pitt student
Graduate student Simon Joseph combined his passions for sustainability and local government with a summer internship in Oakmont.Alumni are invited to join us for Pitt Homecoming 2024
The Graduate School of Public and International Affairs will host its annual Homecoming reception on Friday, September 20th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm in Alumni Hall.Internship Highlight: a summer in Bangladesh with USAID helps prepare student for a future in Foreign Service
An international internship taught second year student Jonah Philipp meaningful lessons he'll take with him into his future career.University's Year of Discourse and Dialogue continues, takes look back at last year's key lessons
The Year of Discourse Dialogue, co-chaired by Dean Carissa Slotterback, continues in the 2024-25 school year. Take a look back at key takeaways from the spring's capstone event in this Pittwire feature.Pitt Master of Public and International Affairs student presents at information security conference
Ethan Alfery (MPIA '25) demonstrated his expertise in cybersecurity to industry leaders at the BSidesPGH conference.Professor's interviews unpack the effects of polarization and charged political rhetoric
Dr. Michael Kenney, Director of the Matthew B. Ridgway Center for International Security Studies, has appeared this week in interviews with KDKA-TV, 90.5 WESA, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and Public Source.Dr. Luke Condra named associate dean of the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
There’s a new face in the Dean’s suite in Posvar Hall this summer, but one that will be familiar to many within the Pitt community.
Pitt professor recognized for best viewpoint article by Public Administration Review
University of Pittsburgh Professor Ilia Murtazashvili was awarded the prestigious Chester A. Newland Award for Best Practitioner Commentary or Viewpoint by Public Administration Review (PAR).New faculty spotlight: Zoila Ponce de León
Dr. Zoila Ponce de León will join the Pitt community this fall an Assistant Professor of Public Policy and an affiliate of the Center for Latin American Studies.Celebrating Spring 2024 Commencement
On Friday, April 26, faculty, staff, family, and friends of the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs gathered in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall to celebrate the Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony.Capstone course’s environmental policy recommendations lead to flurry of media attention
A final report from Professor Jeremy Weber’s spring capstone class has garnered significant media attention since its release last week.Students connect with alumni and prospective employers on DC Career Week Trip
More than 50 students and recent graduates traveled to Washington, DC, for a week full of exclusive site visits, networking events, and chats with alumni living and working in the city.Three Master of Public and International Affairs students awarded Boren Fellowships to study language abroad
Michael DeAngelo (MPIA '24), Ryan Druffner (MPIA '25), and Kristina Rajakovich (MPIA '25) have been awarded Boren Fellowships to support their international language studies.New Internship Program launches with alumni support, names first participant
Anna Richard (MPA '25) will be the first participant in the new Bond/WAPMM Local Government Internship Program.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 Pittsburgh.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.Associate Dean part of new Center addressing cybersecurity and the energy sector
The University of Pittsburgh's Cyber Energy Center will work to improve cybersecurity of the region's energy system thanks to funding from the DOE.Weaponization of Space working group briefs policymakers at the Pentagon
Five members from the Ridgway Center's Weaponization of Space working group presented their research and policy recommendations to officials at the Pentagon.Pitt center helps launch University Network for Afghan Women
A Pitt research center, under the direction of Professor Jennifer Brick Murtazashvili, focuses on women's education and empowerment in Afghanistan with participation in a new network.CNBC: ‘Cyber-Physical Attacks’ Fueled by AI Are a Growing Threat, Experts Say
Professor Michael Kenney, Director of the Matthew B. Ridgway Center for International Security, among experts leading conversations about the rise in artificial intelligence and issues of cybersecurity.New faculty spotlight: So Jin Lee
Dr. So Jin Lee will join the Pitt community this fall as an Assistant Professor of International Affairs with a focus on international security. Her research focuses on questions related to economic statecraft, nuclear weapons, and interstate conflict with a regional focus on East Asia.Career Development series Careers & Coffee: Dan Law
Alumnus Dan Law (MPIA '12), Associate Director of the Andy Warhol Museum, returns to campus to speak with students as part of Careers & Coffee series.Public Administration student wins ‘Hacking4Humanity’ competition with presentation focused on protecting youth online
For the second year in a row, MPA student Myles Cramer has won the policy track of Duquesne University’s annual Hacking4Humanity hackathon.Current student & recent graduates named as Presidential Management Fellowship finalists
Four members of the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs community have been chosen as Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF) finalists.Graduate School of Public and International Affairs looks forward to 2024 Pitt Day of Giving
Pitt Day of Giving returns on February 27th, and the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs is looking forward to celebrating once again with the larger university community.Hesselbein Lecture Series welcomes Army veteran and award-winning author to campus
Army veteran, author, and leadership speaker Shannon Huffman Polson visited campus this week as the latest presenter in the Hesselbein Lecture Series.First group of Public and International Affairs undergrads end semester with presentation to PA Department of Environmental Protection
The undergraduate students in Professor Jeremy Weber’s class "Skills for Policy Research and Analysis" put their coursework into practice with a presentation to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection in December.
Annual Power 100 list recognizes four alumni
Four Public and International Affairs alumni were recognized on Pittsburgh Business Times Power 100 list: Brandon Mendoza (MPA '11), Susheela Nemani-Stanger (MPA '07), David K. Roger (MPIA '93), and Bobbi Watt Geer (PhD '09).Associate Dean chosen to participate in the 2024 ACC Academic Leaders Network program
Dr. Erica Owen, associate dean of the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, is among five faculty members selected to represent the University of Pittsburgh in the 2024 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Academic Leaders Network program.
Twelve alumni selected for leadership roles on Allegheny County Executive transition team
Twelve alumni have been recognized as experts in their respective fields with nominations to the transition team for Allegheny County Executive-Elect Sara Innamorato.
Associate Professor leading an interdisciplinary approach to social impact
Associate Professor Sera Linardi will be leading an organization focused on using interdisciplinary research to improve equity and access to opportunity in historically under-served communities.
Events co-led by Professor encourage understanding and compassion amid conflict
As the Israel-Hamas war nears its two-month mark, an upswing in anger, protests, and divisive rhetoric has been evident in cities and on college campuses across the United States. Here at Pitt, two professors with religious and cultural backgrounds on opposite sides of the conflict are looking to fight against this division with events designed to foster a culture of understanding and compassion among students and faculty.
Remembering and honoring the legacy of LaVonne Johnson, MPA '80
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of LaVonne Johnson, an alumna (MPA ‘80), benefactor, and friend of the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA). LaVonne demonstrated a passion for public service throughout her life, and she credited her GSPIA education for preparing her and empowering her with a sense of purpose and mission. She also believed that young people could make a difference in tackling the world’s greatest challenges and wanted to use her philanthropy to help prepare them to do so. In the late 1990s, LaVonne and her husband Glen expressed…
Ford Institute marks anniversary with launch of new research program on online violence against women in politics
The Ford Institute for Human Security at the University of Pittsburgh recently celebrated its 20thanniversary with an event launching its new research program, “Online Violence Against Women in Politics.” The kickoff event, held on campus last month, featured a keynote speaker and panel discussion.
Grads host Government Accountability Office (GAO) information session for current students
It’s always a great day when we welcome our alumni back to Posvar Hall. Josh Timko (MPIA ’21), Mairé Gebhard (MPIA ’22), Mario Tiberie (MPIA ’22), and Matt Whalen (MID ’20) work as analysts at the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and returned to campus to host an information session about the agency.
In memoriam: Seth Hufford
We're saddened to share the news of the passing of Seth Hufford, an alumnus, dedicated volunteer and inspiring nonprofit leader. His obituary, included below and originally shared by the Pittsburgh Post Gazette on November 18th, highlights his incredible impact and life. He will be greatly missed and our thoughts are with his family, friends, colleagues and former classmates.
Obituary: Seth Hufford helped guide corporate and nonprofit leaders
Aug. 31, 1974 — Nov. 4, 2023
Alumni Feature: A lifelong Pitt friendship forged on and off the field
When Austin Ransom (MPA '09) came to the University of Pittsburgh in 2004, he thought his football days were behind him. Despite a strong high school career in western New York, Ransom had no plans to play for the Panthers when he arrived in Oakland. But it didn’t take long for him to feel like something was missing.
Current Public Policy & Management student selected for the Medicaid Pathways Program
Jill Stemple, a second year Master of Public Policy and Management (MPPM) student at the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, was one of 20 rising agency leaders selected for the Center for Health Care Strategies’ (CHCS) Medicaid Pathways Program that begins this fall.
Researchers from the Center for Governance and Markets awarded Elinor Ostrom Prize
A group of researchers from the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Governance and Markets has been awarded the prestigious Elinor Ostrom Prize for their article, “Community policing on American Indian reservations: a preliminary investigation.” Adam Crepelle, Tate Fegley, Ilia Murtazashvili, and Jennifer Brick Murtazashvili received the
Meet the alumni on this year’s 40 Under 40 list by PUMP and Pittsburgh Magazine
Pittsburgh Magazine and PUMP are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their 40 Under 40 awards with an inspiring class of changemakers hard at work in the region. Among the list are two GSPIA alumni, Sabrina Yow-Chyi Liu and Dan Law.
New faculty spotlight: Kimberly Turner
Kimberly Turner is an Assistant Professor of International Affairs. Her research focuses on the causes and outcomes of mass movements. Her methodological work develops new measures of non-violent resistance efficacy, while her substantive work analyzes the linkages between skilled labor’s employment and wage grievance to the onset and outcomes of contentious politics within authoritarian settings.
Forthcoming book from Professor Jeremy Weber offers guide on using statistics in policy work
It's set for a January release, and we can't wait to read it. GSPIA Professor Jeremy Weber's new book, published by University Chicago Press, will be available in early 2024.
Center Associate joins Ridgway Center for International Security Studies
A new expert in international security has joined our team. The Ridgway Center for International Security Studies at GSPIA recently welcomed Abigail Post as a Center Associate.
Current student appointed to Governor's advisory commission
Current GSPIA student Ryan Yeager was just sworn in as Chair of Governor Shapiro’s inaugural Advisory Commission for Next Generation Engagement. Ryan is second year student public administration student concentrating on social policy.
Associate Professor co-hosts webinar discussing lead pipe exports and environmental justice implications
Dr. Marcela González Rivas, an associate professor at GSPIA and leader of the research working group Closing the Water Gap, led a recent webinar focused on discussing the environmental impact of the export of lead water pipes.