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It’s a busy and groundbreaking semester ahead for UNM’s School of Public Administration (SPA.) On Sept. 26, SPA will be officially launching its first ever undergraduate minor in public service. It’s not only the first at UNM, but the only of its kind...

UNM School of Public Administration (SPA) graduate student Sharilyn Roanhorse is the true model of a key idea: never stop learning. Roanhorse was just chosen for the incredibly prestigious, competitive American Hospital Association (AHA) Institute for...

UNM’s School of Public Administration is thrilled to announce its latest class of public servants. On Friday, May 12, 15 students graduated with a Master of Public Administration (MPA), and 10 graduated with a Master of Health Administration (MHA.) Each...

Celebrated the first full week in May since 1985, Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) is underway at The University of New Mexico.  It is a time set aside to honor those who serve as federal, state, county and local government employees. Throughout...

She’s a Rosenthal endowed professor, author, consultant and scholar. Now, UNM School of Public Administration (SPA) Director Patria de Lancer Julnes is taking on the title of President of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA).  The top...

The Public Administration Graduate Student Association (PAGSA) at The University of New Mexico isn’t letting COVID stop them from finding ways to support the Albuquerque community. “This academic year has no doubt presented us all with unprecedented...

By law, certain government proceedings, records and interactions must be made available to the public. These sunshine laws, as they are called, create an element of transparency between citizens and the government – particularly in upholding the first...

University of New Mexico Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Chaouki Abdallah has appointed Professor Mario Rivera as interim director of the School of Public Administration effective immediately.