Spirit of Service Scholars announced
Leadership in the public and nonprofit sectors demands diversity of talent and experience far greater than ever before. The College will address these challenges by honoring 30 Spirit of Service Scholars each year. These outstanding graduate and undergraduate students from a variety of majors will dedicate themselves to finding new ways to effect long-lasting change for the public good through careers in government and nonprofit organizations. Read more ...

Nation, schools must groom new cadre of public servants
Help wanted: Seeking the next icons of city government. Why should you care ... ask yourself: Who actually runs your city? Your county? Your state? Read more ...

School of Public Affairs ranked 25th overall in nation
Listen to Dr. Denhardt's podcast.
The U.S. News and World Report ranks the ASU School of Public Affairs 25th overall in the nation for 2009. In addition, our program in urban management was ranked 6th, our program in public administration was ranked 8th, and our work in budgeting and financial management was ranked 18th. Read more ...

 

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January 29, 2010
SPA 2009-2010 Colloquium
Richard O. Zerbe, Daniel J. Evans Distinguished Professor, Evans School of Public Affairs, University of Washington “An Ethical Foundation for Benefit-Cost Analysis”
Time: 4:00-5:00 PM
Location: UCENT 822A, Downtown Phoenix campus

February 5, 2010
SPA 2009-2010 Colloquium
R.F. Shangraw, School of Public Affairs faculty and Vice President for Research & Economic Affairs “Moving Beyond the Promise of Policy Informatics”
Time: 4:00-5:00 PM
Location: Decision Theater,21 East 6th Street, Suite 126A, at the Brickyard on the ASU Tempe campus

 

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Student Spotlight: Antonio Molina
Antonio Molina is a student in the Urban & Metropolitan Studies program and has always been intrigued by cities - they grow and develop, how people’s relationships are affected by the growth of the city and how people live in the city. Read more ...

Faculty Spotlight: Robert Denhardt
KAET Eight is proud to highlight Arizona State University’s outstanding faculty with insight from their colleagues and students. Watch Dr. Denhardt's story.

Intern Spotlight: Scott B. and Kathryn J.
What's an internship in graduate school really like? MPA students Lorizelda and Brynn are currently interning at the City of Phoenix Government Relations Office and Local Initiatives Support Corporation. See more of our interns.

Meet Laura Peck
An Associate Professor in the School of Public Affairs, Dr. Peck also currently serves as Associate Dean for Barrett, the Honors College, at the ASU Downtown Phoenix campus. Her research focuses on the effects of U.S. social policy on the well-being of children and families, and on research methods and program evaluation.

 

 

 

 

 

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