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Pitt Washington Center
For well over a decade, Pitt's Washington Center has provided 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
MPA student awarded scholarship from the American Planning Association
Yoni Preuss (MPA '26) was chosen for the Alex Yerkey Memorial Scholarship in recognition of his commitment to urban planning, transportation, and land use policy.
SPIA professor shares energy policy research across Europe
Professor Shanti Gamper-Rabindran spent the summer engaging European faculty and students on issues of sustainability and climate policy—thanks to support from two Pitt partners.
University Times: 'Lasting Lessons: It’s never too late to go back to school'
In 2017, after nearly a decade working at Pitt, Eleanor “EJ” Milarski-Veenis returned to the classroom to pursue her MPPM at SPIA.