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Global Social Impact Capstone puts student research to work for informal recyclers around the world
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (432+ words) This spring, a group of students sifting through program data for an international nongovernmental organization (NGO) discovered something unexpected: women were suffering workplace accidents at higher rates than men, despite being more likely to wear protective equipment. "I've never been…...
A yearlong democracy exchange lands SPIA students in the UK
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (192+ words) University of Pittsburgh A yearlong democracy exchange lands SPIA students in the UK For months, the conversations happened through a computer screen'thoughtful discussions about authoritarianism, democratic resilience, ethics, and the fragility of institutions. In May, four School of Public and…...
A legacy of impact: Dr. Sabina Deitrick retires after more than three decades at SPIA
3+ week, 4+ hour ago (414+ words) This spring, Deitrick retired from the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), marking a tenure defined by rigorous scholarship, deep community engagement, and a lasting impact on how students are trained to connect research with practice. For students who…...
From Posvar to shaping policy: how one MPIA/MBA grad built his career one class and one connection at a time
3+ week, 4+ day ago (434+ words) By the time Harry Harkins walked across the stage at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall to receive his degree from the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) on May 1, he had already been on the job for three weeks....
Undergraduate student gains national policy experience through Roosevelt Fellowship
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (334+ words) For Abbey Garvin, a junior public policy major in the University of Pittsburgh's School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), the connection between classroom learning and real-world policy work is already taking shape. This semester, she is taking the next…...