News: School of Public Policy and Leadership
News stories from the summer featuring 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students and faculty.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's Tribal Education Initiative gives its new director an outlet for advocacy and Native students the opportunity of a lifetime.

Longtime nurse Lisa Pacheco becomes first Native American to graduate with a doctorate in public policy from 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.
A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

Student achievements including competition wins, a science fellowship first, and new innovations splashed local and national news headlines in 2022.

Five 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ graduates will be recognized by President Keith E. Whitfield during winter commencement for their combination of academic excellence and service to the community.

Leslie Mujica's volunteer work on campus aimed at opening more doors for lower-income students.
Academic Success Center employee named a President’s 2022 Classified Employees of the Year.

Vincent Nava, ’19 MA Public Administration, works at the governor's office of new Americans.

A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.


51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Global Entrepreneurship Experience students learn how food has influenced the rich and long history of Reggio Emilia.