University of Maryland School of Public Policy

When the Government Shuts Down, Who Pays?
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“Inclusive Excellence” Takes Center Stage in Vibrant Democracy and Education Dialogue
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Researchers Use Novel Approach to Identify & Assess Local Government Cyber Vulnerabilities
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Divided We Fall: New Book Explores the Profound Impact of Political Division on American Society
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SPP Ranks Among Nation’s Top 25 by U.S. News & World Report
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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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PhD

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

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Executive Development

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

Gates Awarded Honorary Doctorate by Wits University

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

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Bierbaum Elected to U.S. National Academy of Sciences

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5 research centers and institutes advancing solutions to pressing challenges

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New Research Reveals Nonprofit Volunteers More Valued Than Ever, But Scarce

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

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

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

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Dunning Named a Mellon Fellow in Urban Landscape Studies

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Martínez Guzmán Receives Independent Scholarship, Research and Creativity Award

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Alec Worsnop Awarded DHS Grant for Research on Terrorist Group Recruitment

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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

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

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

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

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Engage with real issues and people

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Karabelle Pizzigati Initiative Announces New Fellows

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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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