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Master of Public Administration News and Information<\/h1>\n

Hear from our NAU faculty, student, and alumni<\/h2>\n
We are excited to share insights from our faculty, students<\/a>, and alumni<\/a> on what it means to be a public administrator. Also, check back periodically as we provide news and updates on their accomplishments here at Northern Arizona University and beyond.<\/p>\n

Faculty news and insights<\/h3>\n\n
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Public Administator Calling Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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\n Our Preparation and Calling as Public Administrators<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n
\n \n Posted by Author on Source<\/a> on \n <\/span>\n September 17, 2020<\/time>\n <\/p>\n\n <\/header>\n
\n It might be argued that the public sector is so different that generic or private sector models of administration and management are irrelevant to its operations. Let us not dismiss the public sector. Not so fast. In Arizona, for example, our training focus has to be cognizant of our state needs. Hopefully we have to confront the idol of the market, especially the false narrative that the public sector is irrelevant or that government is a problem. This argument is…\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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MPA Accreditation Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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\n MPA Accreditation<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n
\n \n Posted by vak39<\/a> on \n <\/span>\n November 07, 2022<\/time>\n <\/p>\n\n <\/header>\n
\n The Master of Public Administration program in NAU\u2019s Department of Politics and International Affairs recently received accreditation for the first time in program history. The MPA program is accredited by the NASPAA Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation and listed on the Annual Roster of Accredited Programs in conformity with NASPAA standards.\u00a0\u00a0 Sara Rinfret, the new director of the program, said the accreditation allows NAU to elevate its commitment of excellence in public administration, policy and public service.\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cWe are…\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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President Biden & Navajo Nation Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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\n President Biden and Navajo Nation First Lady Phefelia Nez<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n
\n \n Posted by vak39<\/a> on \n <\/span>\n November 07, 2022<\/time>\n <\/p>\n\n <\/header>\n
\n President Biden appoints Navajo Nation First Lady Phefelia Nez to the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center of Performing Arts WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. \u2013 On Wednesday, the White House announced that U.S. President Joe Biden appointed Navajo Nation First Lady Phefelia Nez to serve as a member of the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center of Performing Arts in recognition of her advocacy for tribal communities.\u00a0 For more information see the release.\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Posted by ag4486<\/a> on \n <\/span>\n April 11, 2023<\/time>\n <\/p>\n\n <\/header>\n
\n MPA Graduate Student, Jessica Watson, wins NASPAA Simulation Competition NAU\u2019s Department of Politics and International Affairs Master of Public Administration Program recently sent graduate students Halley McIntyre and Jessica Watson to compete in the global Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration\u2019s Student Simulation (NASPAA) Competition in Denver. The purpose of the simulation is to bring together students, across the globe, to tackle real-life public sector problems. This year\u2019s focus was on the management of wildlife fires, and…\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Posted by ag4486<\/a> on \n <\/span>\n May 02, 2023<\/time>\n <\/p>\n\n <\/header>\n
\n The NAU MPA program sent two student teams to compete in the Mesa Project. The goal of the Mesa Project is for MPA students at NAU, ASU and UA to present solutions for issues the City of Mesa is confronting.\u00a0 Team One: Phoenix Eskridge-Aldama and Eric Wise: Eskridge-Aldama and Wise worked on a scalable tree cover project for the city of Mesa. They address climate change adaptation and mitigation as it pertains to thermal comfort and walkability in the city…\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Fall 2022<\/h5>\n
MPA Fall 2022 Newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n
Spring 2023<\/h5>\n
MPA Spring 2023 Newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n
Fall 2023<\/h5>\n
MPA Fall 2023 Newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n
Spring 2024<\/h5>\n
MPA Spring 2024 Newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n
Fall 2024<\/h5>\n
MPA Fall 2024 Newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n
Spring 2025<\/h5>\n
MPA Spring 2025 Newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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For Advising please contact Dr. Sara Rinfret, MPA Director<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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