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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

Undergraduate research manager for rural solar power project awarded 2025 Pitt Sustainability Award
Pheobe Esser Katz won a Pitt Sustainability Award for her work on a rural solar energy project co-led by Professor Shanti Gamper-Rabindran.

2025 Commencement Speaker, Itha Cao (MID ’15)
Itha Cao, an experienced project manager and strategic partnerships leader, will deliver this year’s address at the 2025 Commencement Ceremony for the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) at the University of Pittsburgh.

Pitt’s School of Public and International Affairs Maintains Strong National Recognition in 2025 Rankings
The School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh continues to stand among the nation’s most respected graduate programs in public affairs with the 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings.