University of Maryland School of Public Policy

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Minister Nishimura MPP ’92 Calls for End to Authoritarian Regimes, Democracies to Unify
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Translate your passion into action through an interdisciplinary program grounded in hands-on learning

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

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

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

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Make Your Impact in the World

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

Reuter Awarded $1M NSF Grant to Research Illegal Opioid Supply Networks

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Martínez Guzmán Receives Independent Scholarship, Research and Creativity Award

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UMD-led Climate Report Details Steps to Halving U.S. Emissions by 2030

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5 research centers and institutes advancing solutions to pressing challenges

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Alec Worsnop Awarded DHS Grant for Research on Terrorist Group Recruitment

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Walsemann Awarded $1.9 Million for Alzheimer's, Related Dementias Research

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UMD Expert: State Cannabis Referendum Weighs Criminal Justice, Public Health Priorities

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

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PhD Candidate Paul Massaro Meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Discusses War in Ukraine

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Parker Awarded NIH Grant to Research Impact of Cash Transfer Program Rollback

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Sloan Foundation Research Grant Funds Energy Insecurity Research

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Dozens of projects engaging students and faculty in issues that matter

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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

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University of Maryland Senior Kevin Tu Named 2023 Churchill Scholar

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5 Best Practices to Guide Your Policy Career Search

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UMD Advances in U.S. News’ Ranking of Top Global Universities

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Engage with real issues and people

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Public Policy Undergrad Wins Truman Scholarship

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S. James Gates, Jr. Receives AAPT 2023 Oersted Medal

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Get out of the classroom and into the world

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GoTech Director Discusses National Security and Democracy Ahead of Midterm Elections

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Grad Student Advocates for Undocumented Immigrants, Maryland Legislators are Listening

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