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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

Announcing the 2025 Student Commencement Speaker
Amanda Zaner (MID '25) will serve as the Student Speaker at the 2025 Commencement Ceremony for the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) at the University of Pittsburgh.

MPIA student awarded Critical Language Scholarship
SPIA student Elaina Claire Hopkins will live and study in Turkey this summer as part of the prestigious language immersion program.

Annual Gettysburg trip provides lessons beyond the classroom
Always a highlight of the spring semester, the School of Public and International Affairs’ annual Gettysburg Leadership Program is designed to sharpen and develop students' leadership skills.