The School of Public & International Affairs at Pitt Undergraduate & Graduate programs - Public Policy, International Affairs, International Development
Looking for something to do this week? Here's a handful of happenings hosted by units across the University.
Find event details and more opportunities: https://t.co/Y8Iw2EPJvR
So happy to have @Pitt_SPIA Dean Slotterback with us for #ASPA2026 - for the Stone Lecture and so much more! Thanks to all of the @Pitt_SPIA grads for joining us!
Live at #ASPA2026! @Pitt_SPIA Dean Carissa Slotterback opening the Donald C. Stone Lecture, and introducing this year’s speaker, Dr. Haldane Davies, Director of the Bureau of Economic Research for the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Dr. Haldane Davies’ insights for leading meaningful public service: plan strategically, mind the turbulence, execute logically, and exceed expectations. #ASPA2026
@Pitt_SPIA Dean Carissa Slotterback leads a panel of experts from academia and local government to discuss research and policy decisions addressing housing affordability and accessibility, both in Southern California and nationwide. #ASPA2026
Across panels, across perspectives, and across multiple days at #ASPA2026: SPIA Associate Professor Dr. Huafang Li is contributing to the ideas and conversations shaping public administration right now.
Today at #ASPA2026: @Pitt_SPIA Dean Carissa Slotterback moderates a presidential panel, bringing together perspectives on housing affordability and lessons from Southern California.
Okay Hollywood, let’s talk policy. 🎬 💙💛
The @ASPANational Annual Conference begins TODAY. @pitt_spia is bringing big ideas, real-world insights, and perspectives that matter right now. Building bridges as a conference theme? In Pittsburgh, that’s kind of our thing.
#ASPA2026
The @ASPANational Annual Conference begins tomorrow, bringing together the leaders, scholars, & practitioners shaping the future of public service. @Pitt_SPIA will be there! Our faculty will share expertise, research, and real-world insights.
#ASPA2026
This week at @Pitt_SPIA: Join us on 1/30 for a staff retention workshop specifically for local Pittsburgh nonprofits. Register here: https://t.co/x5YZW9mwml.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning that is in effect until noon Monday, Jan 26. The University will continue to monitor forecasts and conditions throughout the weekend and into next week. Be sure to check https://t.co/hPed29lIkD for the latest updates.
Today at #AACU2026: @Pitt_SPIA Dean Carissa Slotterback was part of a session with leaders from James Madison University, Denison University, & the Institute for Citizens & Scholars, and discussed how cross-institutional collaboration can transform the field of civic assessment.
Fun throwback to when we hosted the best and brightest undergrads interested in public policy and international affairs. 💙💛🫶 We’re 10 days out from the @Pitt_SPIA application deadline and can’t WAIT to continue reviewing the impressive applications coming in. 👏
Today, as we celebrate #MLKDay, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
📍DYK: Dr. King spoke at Pitt in the William Pitt Union Ballroom on November 2, 1966.
Pittsburgh ➡️ Seattle for the @APPAM_DC Fall Research Conference! So many great sessions, panels and conversations featuring experts from @Pitt_SPIA. This year's conference theme is Forging Collaborations for Transformative and Resilient Policy Solutions.
#2025APPAM
Kay Shimizu highlighted the importance of local politics and priorities when considering foreign investments during our recent event on lessons from Nippon Steel. | @CGMPitt@Pitt_SPIA
Watch here: https://t.co/lAmOlOqzHe
🎧 Mic’ed Up with Deans at #2025NASPAAglobal: O’Neill School X SPIA edition, featuring Siân Mooney, Dean of @IUONeill! A fitting finale to an incredible few days of conversation among the nation’s leading schools of public affairs. Go to our Instagram to watch ➡️ @pitt_spia.