Interviewed faculty and students and wrote feature stories on research projects, events, and achievements.

Pittsburgh Housing Program

A Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant is funding research to evaluate the effect of an innovative housing program on neighborhood racial and economic equity in Pittsburgh.

New Book Explores Who Influences the Policy Agenda and Politics

Policy decisions that prioritize the needs of businesses and the wealthy over average Americans are not unusual, writes Christopher Witko, professor of public policy and political science and associate director of the School of Public Policy, in his co-authored book, “Hijacking the Agenda: Economic Power and Political Influence.”

How do the democratic values of unelected officials shape democracy?

Professor of public policy and political science’s latest book and international project explores the role of public administration in reshaping democracy.

School of Public Policy and the Rock Ethics Institute Host Panel on Democratic Values

Noted scholars will discuss the role public administration plays in representative democracies.

Pennsylvania Speaker of the House to Discuss Path to Public Office on School of Public Policy Webinar Series

Rep. Bryan Cutler will discuss his commitment to public service and career on Zoom, hosted by the School of Public Policy.

‘Policy Profiles’ Leadership Webinar Series Lineup

School of Public Policy discussions to profile experts’ career paths and experience

Students Discuss Master of Public Policy Program

The School of Public Policy will host virtual information sessions for prospective graduate students.

The School of Public Policy’s Integrated Undergraduate/Graduate Degree Program Launch

Accelerated integrated undergraduate/graduate master of public policy program options include health policy and administration, criminology, sociology, and political science.

Rock Ethics Institute 2018 Stand Up Awards

Penn State students Brendan Bernicker, Fanta Condé, and Alice Greider are honored for leadership and advocacy as the Rock Ethics Institute’s 2018 Stand Up Award recipients.