Congratulations to Henry Attivor and Nick Horton on their outstanding achievements! Henry has been recognized as the Outstanding Student in the MPA program. Nick is the recipient of the Wolfgang Pindur Award, which recognizes a strong commitment to applied research in local government.

Were you hoping to come to the joint SECOPA - NECOPA conference? Fear not! The deadline to submit your proposal has been extended to May 29th! Read the CFP and submit your proposals at www.secopa2026.com or www.necopa2026.com

***UPDATED TIME*** Join us for our research colloquium this Thursday, May 7th at 3:00 PM EST

Join us on May 7th for our last research colloquium of the year! Join the colloquium at: tinyurl.com/FGVODU

We are excited to release the call for proposals for the joint SECOPA-NECOPA! Hosted by the ODU School of Public Service, the conference will take place from September 17-19, 2026 in Norfolk, VA. Read the CFP and submit your proposals at www.secopa2026.com

#Give2ODU Day is in full swing and the School of Public Service has a donation challenge for the Lombard Scholarship for Public Service! All contributions go directly to providing scholarships for our students. support.odu.edu/give2odu-day...

We are proud to introduce Dr. Andrea Paul!!

The School of Public Service's Alumni Chapter is hosting a special virtual panel. In recognition of Women's History Month, Haiwai'i County Council Member for District 1, Heather Kimball, will present her research on the topic of "integrating indigenous legal systems within U.S. local government."

We are proud to introduce Dr. Christopher Gerry!

Join us for the Spring 2026 Hampton Roads Adaptation Forum. April 3rd from 9am-2pm Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center, Suffolk, VA Theme: Emergency Communications and Messaging

Meet Stanley Peter Anukwuocha! Stanley is a doctoral student in Public Administration and Policy at Old Dominion University’s School of Public Service, where he serves as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant. His research focuses on motivation and human resource management in public service.

Don't forget to join the ODU School of Public Service and the FGV Brazil - EAESP today for our research colloquium! The colloquium takes place at 2pm EST. Join in the fun and conversation at: lnkd.in/e4DtJfgh

The Old Dominion University School of Public Service is proud to celebrate Dr. Bruce McDonald on receiving the Rosemary O’Leary Award for Best Article on Women and Public Administration from the International Research Society for Public Management.

We are excited to release the call for proposals for the joint SECOPA-NECOPA Conference! Hosted by the ODU School of Public Service, the conference will take place from September 17-19, 2026 in Norfolk, VA. Read the CFP and submit your proposals at www.secopa2026.com or www.necopa2026.com

Join the ODU School of Public Service and the FGV EAESP on March 5th for its research colloquium! To join in the fun and conversation, register at: lnkd.in/e4DtJfgh

A new study by Kaelan Boyd, a Ph.D. candidate in the @spsodu.bsky.social, examines the social equity of municipal decisions that were made using priority-based budgeting. The study appears in @journalpa.bsky.social. doi.org/10.1111/padm...

The public administration research colloquium held by the ODU School of Public Service and the FGV Brazil EAESP will take place on March 5th and May 7th! To join in the fun and conversation, register at: odu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The School of Public Service is proud to celebrate Sesha Joi Moon, PhD , who has been appointed by Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger as Virginia’s next Chief Diversity Officer and Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year and a wonderful 2026!

From all of us at the ODU School of Public Service, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season! As we look back on a year of dedication to our community, we are grateful for your support. May your holidays be filled with peace, rest, and happiness.

The ODU School of Public Service is working with The Institute for Coastal Adaptation & Resilience and the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission to organize the next Hampton Roads Adaptation Forum. The forum is on January 9, 2026. Register for the Forum here: lnkd.in/eae8s_nv

Don't forget to join in for today's research colloquium held by the ODU School of Public Service and the Fundação Getulio Vargas EAESP! To join in the fun and conversation, register at: lnkd.in/ek5gzsHz

We are proud to introduce Dr. Sarah Espinosa!

Stay connected, stay informed, and don’t miss a moment! Visit our calendar to see what’s coming up and join us as we learn, lead, and serve together: www.odu.edu/public-servi...

At the ODU School of Public Service, we believe research is for the communities who call the coast home. That’s why we’re so proud of one of our very own, Wie Yusuf, Ph.D., whose work connects science, policy, and community in the face of rising seas and changing tides. tinyurl.com/bdz2h247

Have you met Antrena Hendricks? Antrena is a MPA student here in the School of Public Service.

From our families to yours, we wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!

The ODU School of Public Service is hiring a Visiting Assistant Professor in Public Service! Learn more and apply online at: jobs.odu.edu/postings/24846

The next public administration research colloquium held by the ODU School of Public Service and the FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas, FGV EAESP will take place on December 5th! To join in the fun and conversation, register at: lnkd.in/ek5gzsHz

We are proud to introduce Dr. Mark Bateman!

We are proud to introduce Dr. Austin Kaiser!

For the first time ever, SECOPA and NECOPA are joining forces for a joint conference — hosted by the ODU School of Public Service in 2026! 📅 September 17-19, 2026

We are proud to introduce Dr. Michael Robert Arenella!

Look out world, we have stickers!

This is service-learning at its finest: our faculty don’t just teach theory, they implement change, help public servants grow, and improve our regional community. We’re proud to stand with the City of Norfolk in building stronger, smarter public service.

We are proud to introduce Dr. Keeley Townsend!

Allow us to introduce you to Brook Brandon-Weems! Shannon is a PhD student here in the ODU School of Public Service. She is specializing in public policy and social equity. Learn more about Brook at: www.linkedin.com/in/brook-b-0... #PhDsinAction #SPSinAction

We are proud to honor the dedication, compassion, and hard work of public servants everywhere. From local government to nonprofit organizations, from classrooms to city halls — your commitment to serving others strengthens our communities every day. #ODUServes #MonarchPride

Discover your path in public service! Are you interested in a career that makes a difference? Learn more about our Master of Public Administration (MPA) program and how it can advance your career in public policy, administration, and leadership. Learn more at: tinyurl.com/yv8d6tkx

📢 Join us Oct. 28 for a research talk by Dr. Tom Bryer on volunteers & the U.S. National Parks! 🌲 Hosted by the ODU School of Public Service, this event explores how volunteerism sustains our parks & civic life. #ODUPublicService #Volunteerism #NationalParks

We are proud to introduce Dr. Anna Marie Smith!

This months public administration research colloquium held by the ODU School of Public Service and the FGV Brazil FGV EAESP will take place on October 17th! To join in the fun and conversation, register at: lnkd.in/ek5gzsHz

🎓💙 Once a Monarch, always a Monarch! ODU Public Service alumni—stay connected, share your journey & celebrate your milestones with us. 👉 Update your info today: forms.gle/coFq7eW7k2io... #ODUPublicService #MonarchAlumni #StayConnected

We are excited to be launching the Virginia Journal of Public Administration! The journal is being edited by Adam Eckerd, Bruce McDonald, and Wie Yusuf and will be published by the ODU School of Public Service.

The ODU School of Public Service is hiring two faculty members! Assistant Professor in Multi-sectoral Public Service jobs.odu.edu/postings/23988 Associate or Full Professor in Planning for Healthy and Resilient Communities jobs.odu.edu/postings/23989

WE NEED YOUR HELP! The School of Public Service is undergoing a strategic planning process. As part of this process, we are asking students, alumni, and friends of the School to complete a short survey for us. Complete the survey at: forms.gle/unNW36wxAzMx...

The public administration research colloquium held by the ODU School of Public Service and the FGV Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo will take place on October 17th and December 5th! To join in the fun and conversation, register at: odu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

🎉 Exciting News from the ODU School of Public Service! 🎉 We're proud to announce the official launch of the ODU School of Public Service Alumni Chapter! 🦁📣

Bruce McDonald, professor in the @spsodu.bsky.social, testified before the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) on the critical issue of fiscal stress reporting by governments.

A new study by Kaelan A. Boyd, a Ph.D. student in the @spsodu.bsky.social, examines the impact of public engagement in the budgeting process of cities. The study appears in the @publicfinance.bsky.social. doi.org/10.59469/pfj...