University of Maryland School of Public Policy

Spring 2021 Commencement

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Kathleen Hicks MPM ‘93 confirmed as Deputy Secretary of Defense

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Do Good Challenge goes virtual

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SPP community shares lessons learned in past year

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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

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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

CGS Analyses Featured in The New York Times

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CISSM Report: Iranians Want U.S. to Meet Nuclear Deal Obligations Before New Negotiations

Mussington to Serve as CISA Executive Assistant Director

Five SPP students selected as finalists for Presidential Management Fellowship Program

5 research centers and institutes advancing solutions to pressing challenges

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McLarty Associates Partnership to Support Students in International Policy

Human Dignity and Public Policy: Chloe Schwenke

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Brody Forum Focuses on Mobilizing Black Female Voters

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

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SPP professor helps U.S. hospitals reduce spread of COVID-19

Report shows nearly 150 issues on which majorities of republicans & democrats agree

Dozens of projects engaging students and faculty in issues that matter

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Our greatest contribution as policymakers will be that when others heard ‘no,’ we heard ‘find another way.’

Theo Caruthers '18

Experience Policy the Maryland Way

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How Mentorship in the Classroom Helped Martin Sanders MPP '21 Come Full Circle

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

Careers During COVID-19: Alexa Brenner MPP ’20

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Engage with real issues and people

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Joel Vazquez '16 Breaks Down Barriers in Academic Environments

Finding Your Career's 'North Star': Kelly Veney Darnell MPM ’93

Get out of the classroom and into the world

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Ethan Brown MPM '97 Starts the Country’s Leading Plant-based Meat Company

From Capstone to Career: Elise Johnson '19

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Hear from a range of illustrious speakers about groundbreaking research, the student experience and the latest in the policy world. From lunchtime lectures to service events, we offer a range of ways to get involved with your fellow #PolicyTerps.

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SPP Commencement

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