24 October, 2025

Successful Advocacy Strategies for Government Affairs

Reviewed by Ric Kolenda, Associate Chair & Clinical Associate Professor of Public Administration In all levels of government affairs, it’s crucial for professionals to use effective advocacy strategies that can lead to meaningful change. In our current political climate, where digital technology leads to misinformation and polarization is at an …

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29 July, 2022

MPA vs. MPP: Which Degree Is Right for You?

Effective governance depends on professionals who understand both how policy is shaped and how it’s carried out. For those seeking long-term impact in the public sector, graduate education is often an important next step. Two prominent pathways are a Master of Public Administration (MPA) and a Master of Public Policy …

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13 June, 2022

What Can Public Administrators Do to Expand Healthcare Access?

A healthy population is a critical component of a functional society—which is why many consider access to quality healthcare a public good. Yet in the United States, reaching health equity is a work in progress. While strides have been made in recent years, most notably with the passing of the …

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25 April, 2022

MPA vs. MBA: What’s the Difference?

Your intended career path should be an important factor when considering a Master of Business Administration vs. a Master of Public Administration. Both are sought-after degrees that can be beneficial in a variety of fields, including: Government Healthcare Nonprofit Finance Education That said, these two options are designed to support …

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23 September, 2021

What Can You Do with a Master’s in Public Administration (MPA)?

In today’s political and social climate, public administrators and industry leaders are more important than ever. In a 2019 article about the challenges of public administration, Terry Gerton, president and CEO of the National Academy of Public Administration, predicted that the future of the field will be shaped by economic, …

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