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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
Dean Carissa Slotterback announces departure from the School of Public and International Affairs
Slotterback will step down this August to serve as dean of the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions at Arizona State University.
A yearlong democracy exchange lands SPIA students in the UK
Four SPIA master's students traveled to Windsor and London this May to cap a yearlong transatlantic working group examining democracy, authoritarianism, and the resilience of democratic institutions.
A Future Public Policy Student Reflects on Why He Chose SPIA
What starts as a campus visit can turn into something bigger. Hear from a future Pitt public policy student about why SPIA, Pittsburgh, and public service felt like the right next step.