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SPIA alumni, students, and staff at Homecoming

SPIA celebrates Homecoming 2025

The School of Public and International Affairs joined with the Pitt community to celebrate Homecoming 2025 last week.

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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.

The new Policy and Social Impact Fellows cohort pose in front of the Cathedral

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.