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Pitt Washington Center
For well over a decade, Pitt's Washington Center has provided students with the valuable opportunity to study in Washington, D.C., and connect with our vast network of engaged and committed alumni.
Signature Student Experiences
Experiential learning creates a strong foundation for valuable public-service skills through opportunities like collaborative research, learning abroad, and other transformative student initiatives.
Career Services
Prepare for your future by networking with like-minded changemakers: participate in workshops, apply for internships, and develop skills to land the job you've envisioned for yourself in public service.
Centers and Initiatives
Home to our most impactful research, centers and initiatives will provide hands-on learning, valuable professional connections, and boost your resume with real-world skills.
News
A legacy of impact: Dr. Sabina Deitrick retires after more than three decades at SPIA
After more than three decades at Pitt, Dr. Deitrick leaves behind a body of scholarship, a generation of students, and a lasting model for what engaged public affairs research can look like.
From Posvar to shaping policy: how one MPIA/MBA grad built his career one class and one connection at a time
For Harry Harkins (MPIA/MBA '25), landing a senior policy role at a global water technology company was the product of years of deliberate preparation— and a LinkedIn comment he left in 2022.
A New Space for the Future of SPIA
The School of Public and International Affairs will undergo a major renovation through spring 2027, adding modern classrooms, study spaces, and student hubs designed for collaboration and leadership.