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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
2026 Commencement Speaker, Matt Murray (MPIA '97)
The Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands will deliver the address at the 2026 Commencement Ceremony for the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA).
Pitt’s School of Public and International Affairs Climbs to No. 31 in U.S. News Rankings
Upward movement reflects continued momentum and national recognition across key areas of public affairs.
Undergraduate student gains national policy experience through Roosevelt Fellowship
SPIA public policy student Abbey Garvin has been named a 2026 Roosevelt in Washington Fellow by the Roosevelt Institute.