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A major or minor in Public Policy will give you the skills you need to make lasting, positive impact in the world.

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Master the skills required for advanced careers across the public and nonprofit sectors.

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Analyze policy and use data to drive progress.

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Carry out sophisticated policy research and pursue meaningful careers in academia, government agencies, and beyond.

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Discussion: The Injustice of Place

Undergraduate student accepted to present research at NCUR, Posters-at-the-Capitol

Senior, Zach Owen to present his capstone research project, "Homeownership and Mortgage Loans: How Important Is a Conventional Loan?”

Seminar: Taha Hameduddin

What Matters Most? Examining Attraction to Public Service Jobs and its Implications for the Future of Public Service Abstract Although issues of capacity and expertise/competence had long plagued public service organizations, they were exacerbated by the pandemic and its lingering effects. Specifically, U.S. state and local governments have struggled to effectively retain talent, attract younger job seekers, and build out an age-diverse workforce. 

Seminar: Kathryn Edin and Timothy Nelson

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Seminar: Mazhar Waseem

Long-Run Impacts of In-Utero Ramadan Exposure: Evidence from Administrative Tax Records Co-authors: Timotej Cejka Abstract

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