NASPAA Welcomes New Members!

NASPAA continues to grow as a global community committed to advancing excellence in public service education. We are pleased to welcome the following institutions as new members and look forward to their participation in our programs, conversations, and collaborative initiatives! 

• University of Denver
  • The Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs prepares students for impactful local-to-global careers through hands-on, career-focused education grounded in real-world experience. Located in Denver, a major state capital and regional policy hub, the school provides direct access to policymakers, public agencies, nonprofit leaders, and international organizations. This interconnected civic and policy community allows students to engage directly with decision-makers while gaining practical skills through applied coursework, internships, and partnerships. Denver’s position at the intersection of regional, national, and global issues offers students a distinct vantage point and critical perspective. Korbel graduates leave with the experience, professional networks, and applied training needed to begin and advance their careers immediately after graduation.
• National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST)-Islamabad Pakistan,
  • The Jinnah School of Public Policy & Leadership (JSPPL) at the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) is proud to join the NASPAA community. Evolving from NUST’s Department of Government & Public Policy, JSPPL strengthens the university’s commitment to rigorous policy education, applied research, and public-sector capacity building in Pakistan. JSPPL offers a well-established BS in Public Administration, a professionally oriented MS in Governance & Public Policy, and plans to introduce a PhD in Governance & Public Policy. The school partners closely with government ministries, international organizations, and civil society to equip graduates with the analytical, managerial, and leadership skills needed to address Pakistan’s most pressing governance challenges. JSPPL’s mission is to produce professionals and scholars who combine rigorous social-science analysis with practical, impact-oriented policy solutions. With an emphasis on experiential learning—policy labs, capstone projects, and internships—the school prepares graduates for roles in public administration, international organizations, research institutes, and civic leadership. JSPPL looks forward to contributing to NASPAA’s global network of public affairs and policy programs, exchanging best practices, and collaborating on efforts to strengthen governance and public service education worldwide.
• The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, School of Public Policy
  • The School of Public Policy (SPP) at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen was inaugurated in 2024. As a postgraduate school, SPP enrolls both master’s and doctoral students with the objective of developing modern public policy professionals equipped with a deep understanding of public administration principles as well as proficiency in advanced public policy tools. SPP aims to construct an original and context-based knowledge system for public policy and administration, and promote the development of applied social sciences. We aspire to become a world-class public policy school that embodies the public administration ethos of Asia and China in particular. The Founding Dean of SPP is Professor Yongnian Zheng, a renowned political scientist and public intellectual specialized in Chinese politics and international relations. SPP’s four key characteristics are: (1) original and inclusive knowledge system: SPP leverages best practices in public policy and administration in Asia, with a particular emphasis on China, to develop an original and inclusive knowledge system. This practical and systematic approach supports the design and development of curricula that align with international standards while addressing regional and national needs; (2) interdisciplinary approach: SPP introduces interdisciplinary programmes specifically tailored to national strategies and regional development requirements. These programmes emphasize the integration of humanities and social sciences, management, engineering, agriculture, and medical science disciplines; (3) focus on the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA): by conducting policy research on real-world issues in the GBA, SPP aims to cultivate modern public policy talent in support of the region’s sustainable economic and social development; and (4) international educational exchange: SPP aims to nurture policy research talent for China and other countries, initially focusing on East Asia, particularly ASEAN nations, and gradually expanding to Europe and America.
• Michigan State University
  • Michigan State University’s Master of Public Policy (MPP) Program is proud to join the distinguished community of NASPAA member institutions. Our program builds on the legacy of MSU’s decades-long, NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration (MPA) (1974-2007) and continues that tradition of excellence with a forward-looking focus on policy analysis and applied practice. MSU’s MPP Program equips graduates for impactful careers in policy analysis, program management, and policy advocacy through rigorous training in quantitative methods, public finance, policy processes, implementation, and evaluation. With hundreds of alumni serving at every level of government and across the globe, our graduates advance evidence-based solutions to today’s most pressing policy challenges. We share NASPAA’s mission “to ensure excellence in education and training for public service and to promote the ideal of public service” and are excited to contribute to its vibrant community of practice. Through collaboration with peer institutions and engagement with NASPAA resources, we will continue to strengthen our program and expand opportunities for our students. At MSU, we are committed to advancing the common good with uncommon will, and our partnership with NASPAA member schools will help us achieve that goal.