
The GSPIA community approaches society’s greatest challenges with determined intellect, groundbreaking research, and real-world application that embodies a legacy for excellence.
Pitt Washington Center
For well over a decade, Pitt's Washington Center has provided GSPIA students with the valuable opportunity to study in Washington, D.C., and connect with our vast network of engaged and committed alumni.
Signature Student Experiences
Experiential learning creates a strong foundation for valuable public-service skills through opportunities like collaborative research, learning abroad, and other transformative student initiatives.
Career Services
Prepare for your future by networking with like-minded changemakers: participate in workshops, apply for internships, and develop skills to land the job you've envisioned for yourself in public service.
Centers and Initiatives
Home to our most impactful research, centers and initiatives will provide hands-on learning, valuable professional connections, and boost your resume with real-world skills.




News

Professor Marcela González Rivas on the War Over Public Water
Professor Marcela González Rivas speaks with the Nation about water privatization in Pennsylvania. “Climate change is putting costly pressures on the ability to operate and provide clean, safe, affordable water. Who’s going to pay for it?”

Inaugural Faculty Research Grant Program funds three faculty projects
These faculty research projects contribute to key priorities of increasing international research and collaborations, and funding pilot research and proposal developments.

Professor Jennifer Murtazashvili nominated for World’s Top Thinker
UK-based Prospect Magazine released their annual list of the world’s top 100 thinkers, including Elon Musk, Kendrick Lamar, and GSPIA Professor Jen Murtazashvili.