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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
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Centers and Initiatives
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News
SPIA celebrates Homecoming 2025
The School of Public and International Affairs joined with the Pitt community to celebrate Homecoming 2025 last week.
MPIA student chosen for Mercatus Center’s Don Lavoie Fellowship
Second-year SPIA student Nicholas Walters will take part in online discussions and collaborative seminars throughout the fall semester focused on issues of policy and political economy.
Policy and Social Impact Fellows Program returns with a new group of Pitt undergrads
SPIA's Policy and Social Impact Fellows Program kicked off its third year with a new cohort of 12 Pitt undergraduate students. They have diverse experiences, interests, and goals, but share a common passion for policy and public service.