School of Public Policy and Administration

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The School of Public Policy and Administration at Carleton University prepares students for careers of leadership and meaningful contribution across the public, private and nonprofit sectors.

SPPA delivers a range of professionally-relevant academic programs that balance theory and practice, tradition and innovation. We offer an energizing intellectual environment, an expansive community of scholars and practitioners, as well as a welcoming culture that respects and supports diverse perspectives.

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Thursday, February 25, 2021

Incoming SPPA Postdoc Wins Prestigious Liber Ero Fellowship

From Graduate Student News: As a kid, Laurenne Schiller thought the ocean was full of mystery and, by age four, had already decided to study fish and whales when she grew up. Schiller and her... More

From Graduate Student News: As a kid, Laurenne Schiller thought the ocean was full of mystery and, by age four, had already decided to study fish and whales when she grew up. Schiller and her grandmother at the Vancouver Aquarium…where it all started. However, as she grew older, Schiller began to realize that marine life and... More

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Thursday, February 25, 2021

Jackson Family Scholarship In Community Engagement

We are pleased to announce a new scholarship established by former School of Public Policy and Administration faculty member, Ted Jackson and family. Awarded annually by the Dean of Graduate and... More

We are pleased to announce a new scholarship established by former School of Public Policy and Administration faculty member, Ted Jackson and family. Awarded annually by the Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs, on the recommendation of the Director of the Masters of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership Program, to outstanding graduate students who... More

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Monday, February 8, 2021

Health Policy Students Reflect on the Impact of COVID-19: Video Research Projects

While vaccines offer a welcome ray of hope, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to severely affect numerous aspects of our life. The role of public... More

While vaccines offer a welcome ray of hope, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to severely affect numerous aspects of our life. The role of public policy has rarely been as important as in addressing such an enormous challenge. During their time at the SPPA, health policy is one key area of public interventions that MPPA... More

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