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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.




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Expanding the Legacy of Public and International Affairs at Pitt
As spring begins, so too does a new era for our top-ranked school. Introducing the School of Public and International Affairs.

Student Spotlight: An unconventional journey leads MPIA student to Washington D.C.
Christopher Bekavac (MPIA '26) is spending the semester interning and studying in Washington, D.C. as part of his program here at Pitt.

International Women's Day event offers lessons and inspires action
A panel held in celebration of International Women's Day brought five women leaders, researchers, policy experts, and activists together to discuss their efforts to close the gender gap.