Master of Public Policy

Captain Naquan Staton applied to the prestigious Marine Corps Congressional Fellowship to learn how to do financial management better for the Marines. Read his story and what he hopes to discover about how Congress decides to spend money.

For Marine Corps Captain Desiree A. Peterson, studying at the Schar School as a Marine Congressional Fellow “offers a unique chance to see the legislative process from the inside, which I believe is essential for enhancing our effectiveness as a force.” See her story.

Why would a Marine Corps major come to the Schar School to earn a Master of Public Policy degree? For Major Anthony Matacotta, he believes it will make him “a better-informed citizen, able to effectively participate in government.”

Earning a master’s degree in public policy has propelled Annie Tulann’s international development career.

Rona Jobe says her 2013 Master of Public Policy degree prepared her to help other women and minorities elevate their businesses. Now she’s a Rising Star winner from a major nonprofit.

Seeking a more fulfilling career, Xhulia Rapo left the corporate world to earn her master’s degree in public policy.

See a brief recap of the Schar School’s May 10 Degree Celebration.

The keynote speaker at the Degree Celebration on May 10 will be 2023 Restaurateur of the Year Rose Previte. Find out how her Master of Public Policy degree helped her open her first award-winning restaurant.

With elections looming in Mexico and the United States, a cohort of Schar School students and professors headed to an election hot spot to learn more about it: the border wall.

Expertise by Schar School faculty and students is in demand. Here are some recent news items about how they are contributing to conversations throughout the region.