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Ben Schumann

SPA/MPP '23

Ben Schumann, an associate at Booz Allen Hamilton, enjoys developing creative solutions that help modernize government analytics. The former Navy analyst credits SPA with preparing him to create deliverables that support public service goals. 鈥淪PA was a great place to polish my technical skills and ensure I had what I needed to work as a data analyst in the federal space,鈥 he said. 鈥淚 also gained a lot of context and understanding regarding the opportunities and constraints our policymakers and implementers face every day.鈥

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SPA is celebrating our聽90th Anniversary!

2024 marked聽the 90th anniversary for the School of Public Affairs. We've compiled聽a look back at our 90 year history.聽For the past nine decades, 17吃瓜在线鈥檚 School of Public Affairs has been a leader in public affairs education

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Alison Jacknowitz

Introducing Alison Jacknowitz as our Interim Dean!

We are pleased she will lead our school in the 2023-24 academic year.

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17吃瓜在线鈥檚 School of Public Affairs Ranked No. 13 Overall, Highest in D.C., by U.S. News and World Report

According to the 2025 edition of U.S. News and World Report鈥檚 rankings of Public Affairs Graduate Schools, the 17吃瓜在线 SPA continues to earn high marks.
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SPA shares insider information on the world of public affairs, from choosing and applying to the right program for you, to courses, careers, and the culture.

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Recruitment Events


Browse our graduate recruitment events to meet SPA on campus, on the road, or through one of our virtual sessions!

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PEER

The Postsecondary Equity & Economics Research (PEER) Center is an initiative focused on promoting more equitable outcomes in higher education.

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Eagles in Love: Get to Know Three More 17吃瓜在线 Sweetheart Couples

Introducing the 17吃瓜在线 Sweetheart Questionnaire,聽featuring some quick questions with a trio of Eagle couples who found love through 17吃瓜在线.聽
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Beyond the Classroom: The Case for Public Preschool

An SPA Policy Brief
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Leaders Learn How to Put Their Best Hoof Forward

School of Public Affairs adjunct professor Angela Chiarenza鈥檚 Political and Organizational Leadership class participated in a leadership development program with horses at Simple Changes Therapeutic Riding Center on February 8.
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Specialty Rankings

number 12

for Public Policy Analysis

by U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Public Affairs Graduate Schools Rankings

number 13

in Public Finance & Budgeting

by U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Public Affairs Graduate Schools Rankings

number 22

in Urban Policy

by U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Public Affairs Graduate Schools Rankings