University of Maryland School of Public Policy

Policy's New Building Opens to Classes this Fall
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40 Years of Serving the Public Good
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SPP Alumna, Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks Addresses Graduates at Commencement
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A Founder's Re-vision: Public Policy for the Next 40 Years
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Our Programs

Undergraduate

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

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Masters

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

S. James Gates, Jr. to Receive AAPT 2023 Oersted Medal

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

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Sloan Foundation Research Grant Funds Energy Insecurity Research

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5 research centers and institutes advancing solutions to pressing challenges

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School Members' Expertise Recognized with Awards, Grants and More

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New IPCC report raises the climate alarm: CGS researchers contribute to framing, technology, & energy transitions

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New UMD Research Focuses on Improving Police Community Relationships in Baltimore

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

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Ambassador Schwab Appointed Board Chair of the National Foreign Trade Council

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GoTech Addresses Technology Governance in the 21st Century

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Joyce and Swagel Testify on Modernizing the Congressional Support Agencies

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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

Karabelle Pizzigati Initiative Announces Inaugural Fellows

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Public Policy Undergrad Wins Truman Scholarship

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Graduate Programs Earn High Rankings From U.S. News

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Engage with real issues and people

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Grad Student Advocates for Undocumented Immigrants, Maryland Legislators are Listening

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Meet Baltimore City Councilmember Mark Conway MPP ’13

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Get out of the classroom and into the world

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SPP Announces Mariam Kone as 2022 McLarty Associates Fellow

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Raymond Nevo '20 Advocates for Marylanders at Risk of Utility Shut-Offs

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