Division of Public Affairs
For the common good.
At the Division of Public Affairs, we are driven to create a more prosperous and just society for all. Our community consists of award-winning faculty and staff, passionate students, and a vast network of accomplished public service alumni and allied stakeholders. We offer three professional graduate degrees aimed at fostering ethical, purpose-driven leaders for the public, nonprofit, and private sectors.
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for the common good.
Public affairs research and education cover a wide range of theories, methods, and skills. Our faculty's expertise includes everything from environmental policy to nonprofit services to human resources, and our student and alumni network spans federal, state, county, and municipal government offices, nonprofits, and private sector organizations. Throughout all runs a genuine desire to improve the opportunities and conditions facing us all.

News
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DPA Students Shine at Annual MPA Case Competition
Last week, Mina Ghobadi, Merinda Gurney Cutler, and Marisa Brunsvik proudly represented the Department of Public Administration (DPA) at the Annual BYU/SUU/UofU MPA Case Competition, held at BYU’s main campus and sponsored by the Utah City/County Management Association (UCMA). Under the guidance of faculty coordinator Tim Tingey, the team delivered an outstanding performance, impressing the judges with their innovative and evidence-based proposal.
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Chris Simon and Ju Won Park Awarded 2025 CSBS-VPR Funding Incentive Seed Grant
Congratulations to Chris Simon and Ju Won Park for receiving a 2025 CSBS-VPR Funding Incentive Seed Grant! Their proposal was selected from a competitive pool of approximately 20 submissions, with only four projects receiving funding this year.
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Congratulations to Professor Chris Simon for Groundbreaking Research on Immigrant Military Recruitment
Professor Christopher Simon's research on immigrant willingness to serve in the military has been featured in @theU
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New Study Highlights Immigrant Willingness to Serve in U.S. and Canadian Militaries
New study by Division of Public Affairs Faculty, Professor Chris Simon Highlights Immigrant Willingness to Serve in U.S. and Canadian Militaries
Events
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Apr 02
Wednesday
10:30am - 11:30amUniversity Day of Kindness
Gardner Commons - Carolyn and Kem (GC)
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Apr 17
Thursday
3pm - 5pmMary Lowe Lecture
Alumni House - Eccles (ALUMNI)
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Apr 23
Wednesday
1pm - 3pm2025 CSBS Student Research Day
Gardner Commons - Carolyn and Kem (GC)
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May 01
Thursday
11am - 12:30pmCSBS Graduate Convocation
Kingsbury Hall - Joseph T. (KH)
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May 26
Monday
Memorial Day