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Three University of Utah MPA alumni received 2024 "Outstanding Public Official Awards” from the Utah Chapter of ASPA. Senator Luz Escamilla was awarded in the Elected Official category. Laura Briefer was awarded in the Appointed Official category. Shirlee Draper and Cherish Families were awarded in the Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Utah category.
Division adjunct faculty member Stephen Nelson, Ph.D. J.D., was appointed to the Third District Court judgeship in November 2023 by Governor Cox. Judge Nelson has taught for the University of Utah's Master of Public Administration (MPA) program since 2010, predominantly covering Administrative Theory or Public Administration and Law. We're proud to have Judge Nelson as a valued Division faculty member.
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