University of Maryland School of Public Policy

UMD Analysis: Rapid Methane Emissions Cuts Needed to Slow Climate Change
Learn More
Championing Youth through Advocacy with Karabelle Pizzigati Fellow Megan Condon
Learn More
Policy School Showcases Equity and Public Service Education at NASPAA Conference
Learn More
Researchers Use Novel Approach to Identify & Assess Local Government Cyber Vulnerabilities
Learn More
SPP Ranks Among Nation’s Top 25 by U.S. News & World Report
Learn More

Our Programs

Undergraduate

Translate your passion into action through an interdisciplinary program grounded in hands-on learning

Learn More about Undergraduate

Masters

Develop the skills, expertise and network you need to advance innovative solutions to complex problems

Learn More about Masters

PhD

Explore emerging and overlooked issues as you define the future of policy research, education and practice

Learn More about PhD

Executive Development

Strengthen your skills and networks to take the next step as a policy leader

Learn More about Executive Development

Make Your Impact in the World

From local to global, our students, faculty and alumni are changing the world for the better

Op/ed: How Accreditation Improves Policing//Public Policy Researcher Cites Widespread Support for Competency-Enhancing Measure

Read More about Op/ed: How Accreditation Improves Policing//Public Policy Researcher Cites Widespread Support for Competency-Enhancing Measure

Report shows All-In climate strategy to cut U.S. emissions by at least 50% by 2030 will improve air quality across all 50 states

Read More about Report shows All-In climate strategy to cut U.S. emissions by at least 50% by 2030 will improve air quality across all 50 states

6 research centers and institutes advancing solutions to pressing challenges

Learn More about card 84d1c44c-f9c5-414e-b58a-c3d749543655 content

Fueling Change through Support for Nonprofits

Read More about Fueling Change through Support for Nonprofits

Brody Speaker Navigates Ableism and Intersectionality in Pursuit of Disability Justice

Read More about Brody Speaker Navigates Ableism and Intersectionality in Pursuit of Disability Justice

Qiu Receives Prestigious Award for Pioneering Research on Low-Carbon Technologies

Read More about Qiu Receives Prestigious Award for Pioneering Research on Low-Carbon Technologies

5 strategic pillars integrating teaching, research and practice across critical policy areas

Learn More about card cd931d19-c1d4-4431-8b48-62287ac2319e content

Gates Awarded Honorary Doctorate by Wits University

Read More about Gates Awarded Honorary Doctorate by Wits University

State Can Achieve Its 60% Emissions Reduction Goal, UMD Analysis Shows

Read More about State Can Achieve Its 60% Emissions Reduction Goal, UMD Analysis Shows

Dozens of projects engaging students and faculty in issues that matter

Learn More about card 17b27dc9-d9eb-4d89-9cf7-b6e39a5c5369 content

Bierbaum Elected to U.S. National Academy of Sciences

Read More about Bierbaum Elected to U.S. National Academy of Sciences

Betty Duke, Thurgood Marshall Among Inductees Honored in Government Executive’s Government Hall of Fame

Read More about Betty Duke, Thurgood Marshall Among Inductees Honored in Government Executive’s Government Hall of Fame
The education that I received not only prepared me for my first job after graduating, but continues to inform me, today, nearly 30 years after leaving College Park.
Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks ’93

Experience Policy the Maryland Way

Join a community at the center of the policy world committed to making a difference

Mario Sto. Domingo Reflects on His White House Internship and the Capstone Project and Civic Work that Prepared Him

Read More about Mario Sto. Domingo Reflects on His White House Internship and the Capstone Project and Civic Work that Prepared Him

Director of the U.S. Census Bureau, Robert Santos, Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with the School of Public Policy

Read More about Director of the U.S. Census Bureau, Robert Santos, Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with the School of Public Policy

Engage with real issues and people

Learn More about card e502b7eb-09f3-41b2-945e-9791344e5300 content

Aoy Staples ’25 Turns Passion into Action With Congressional and International Policy Internships

Read More about Aoy Staples ’25 Turns Passion into Action With Congressional and International Policy Internships

Policy Alum Ella Clarke Works to Advance Nation’s Climate Resilience Priorities at the White House, HUD

Read More about Policy Alum Ella Clarke Works to Advance Nation’s Climate Resilience Priorities at the White House, HUD

Karabelle Pizzigati Initiative Announces New Fellows

Read More about Karabelle Pizzigati Initiative Announces New Fellows

University of Maryland Senior Kevin Tu Named 2023 Churchill Scholar

Read More about University of Maryland Senior Kevin Tu Named 2023 Churchill Scholar

Get out of the classroom and into the world

Learn More about card 0024ce33-c321-493a-a0d1-2e1d5e929b9a content

5 Best Practices to Guide Your Policy Career Search

Read More about 5 Best Practices to Guide Your Policy Career Search

Work at the center of the policy world

Learn More about card 95361de9-6a22-4230-9389-92a3deed1871 content

Events

View All Events
View All Events

Discover how you
can make your
impact

Apply Now Request Info