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Deborah Wince-Smith delivers the commencement address

SPIA celebrates its newest graduates at Winter Commencement 2025

On Sunday, December 14, faculty, staff, family, and friends of the School of Public and International Affairs gathered with the University Community to celebrate the Winter 2025 Commencement Ceremony.

Headshot of Sabina Deitrick

The 2025 Iris Marion Young Awards Ceremony to be held this week

School of Public and International Affairs Associate Professor Sabina Deitrick will receive the Lifetime Achievement Faculty Award at this year's event.

Open Field participants celebrate at a tournament

Nonprofit founded by MPPM alumnus honored at local Welcoming America event

Local nonprofit Open Field was recognized by the City of Pittsburgh as part of its Certified Welcoming celebration.