Meet our editorial board member, Lindsey McDougle, Ph.D. Lindsey McDougle is an associate professor in the School of Public Affairs and Administration at Rutgers University–Newark and director of the Rutgers Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Development.

Meet our editorial board member, Cullen C. Merritt, Ph.D. Cullen C. Merritt is an award-winning scholar and associate professor in the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, College Park, where he also serves as research director of the Institute for Public Leadership.

Meet our editorial board member, David Campbell. David Campbell is Faculty-in-Residence and Professor at Binghamton University, where his work centers on nonprofit organizations, philanthropy, and civil society.

Meet our editorial board member, Christopher Larimer Christopher Larimer is a professor of political science at the University of Northern Iowa, where he also serves as Program Coordinator for the Master of Public Policy.

Meet our editorial board member, Brandi Blessett, Ph.D. Dr. Blessett is an associate professor in the leadership and management area at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.

Meet our editorial board member, Mary E. Guy, Ph.D. Dr. Guy is a University of Colorado Distinguished Professor and a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration.

Meet our editorial board member, Christopher Koliba. Chris is the Edwin O. Stene Distinguished Professor of Public Administration, Policy and Governance at the University of Kansas. He holds a PhD in Interdisciplinary Social Science and an MPA from Syracuse University.

Meet our editorial board member: Dr. Beth Rauhaus Dr. Beth Rauhaus is the Department Head and Professor of Political Science, as well as the Anthony Moroux/BORSF Memorial Endowed Professor in Political Science.

Meet our editorial board member, Abdul-Akeem Sadiq. He is a professor in the School of Public Administration at the University of Central Florida. He earned his joint Ph.D. in Public Policy from Georgia State University and the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2009.

Meet our Associate Editor, @anadimand.bsky.social🧵 Ana is an Assistant Professor at the Askew School of Public Administration and Policy at Florida State University. She earned her Ph.D. in Public Affairs and a Graduate Certificate in Public Finance, Procurement, and

Meet our Assistant Student Editor, Rosland Széchenyi Rosland Széchenyi is a Human Services scholar focused on generational equity, nonprofit innovation, and public sector engagement. 🧵

Meet our Associate Editor, Dr. Sungdae Lim Dr. Sungdae Lim is an Associate Professor of Public Administration at Sam Houston State University. His research focuses on public and nonprofit management,

Let us introduce ourselves (or reintroduce ourselves). Meet Dr. Sarah L Young, our Editor-in-Chief! Dr. Sarah L. Young is a Professor of Public Administration at Kennesaw State University.

🚨 JPAE seeks reviews of books that will appeal to our readership as we reflect on teaching and learning in higher education broadly.

We were pleased with the discussions in the workshop on "AI in Public Affairs Education — Bolstering the Bridge to the 21st Century", where several authors shared insights from their developing papers submitted for consideration in the upcoming Journal of Public Affairs Education special issue.

A heartfelt thank-you to Dr. Sara Rinfret for outstanding service on the JPAE editorial team! Your dedication shows in our momentum and metrics. As you step into the @naspaa.bsky.social Presidency, our whole community is applauding.

We are very excited to welcome our new Associate Editor, J. Brandon Philips, PhD! Dr. Phillips is an Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator in the Department of Public Affairs and Administration at California State University, East Bay.

This #SundayScholar highlight article examines the normalization of work/life imbalance among tenure-track academics through autoethnographic vignettes illustrating challenges in higher education, commuter relationships, and faculty retention.

This #ThrowbackThursday article highlights that arts and public policy intersect in complex ways: through direct arts programs, indirect policies (like tax law and urban development), and artists' critical insights into society.

💫 On this #SundayScholars we highlight the work of Lauren Azevedo, Wanzhu Shi, Pamela S. Medina & Matt T. Bagwell. Their study of junior faculty in NASPAA-accredited programs shows that workload, stress, and work-life balance policies directly shape satisfaction.

This #throwbackthursday paper investigates e-resilience in Public Affairs Education during COVID-19, using an adapted ecological model across five countries.

And last, but not least! Take a look at the book review featured in our latest issue: www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...

New Issue Alert! This article explores chess as a pedagogical tool for teaching leadership, management, and social justice concepts in public administration. Check it out: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

New Issue Alert! Cities often reflect inequality shaped by policy and administrative choices. The paper proposes participatory photography assignments that have students document their communities to surface inequality, actively generate knowledge,

🚨 New Issue Alert! This article addresses that gap in doctoral education programs, exploring how bottom-up, student-led experiential learning (BUSLEL) can serve as a pathway to activate social equity (ASE) in public administration education. Read it here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...

🚨 New Issue Alert! Supreme Court rulings rolling back Chevron deference have strained the connection between expertise and policy.

🚨 New Editorial! What does it really mean to serve the public? Why does public service matter now more than ever? Explore these questions in our latest editorial: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

New Issue Alert! Public Administration education in Ethiopia has shaped governance competencies since its introduction in the 1950s, yet its impact remains understudied.

New article alert! This case study highlights the challenges of administrative discretion and accountability during crises, focusing on the Harris County Health Department’s termination of Dr. Hasan Gokal in the early days of COVID-19.

The authors share lessons, strategies, and practical tips on international study tours in public affairs education, showing how global experiences prepare future public leaders. A valuable read for educators and students alike! Read it here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Hot off the press! Volume 31, Issue 3 (Fall 2025), is now live! We kick things off by highlighting the new issue with Dr. Mary E. Guy's editorial. Read it here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Trending on Altmetric, this #SundayScholar study explores undergraduate preferences for federal, state, and local government careers, analyzing how altruistic service motives, perceptions of government capability, and job attributes influence their choices. 🧵

On this #SundayScholar, we highlight the work of Julieta Marotta and Mondel van de Laar. Their paper examines how Public Affairs Education systems in five countries responded to the COVID-19 crisis through the lens of e-resilience,

#ThrowBackThursday to this read that asked, "What does it take actually to build back better?" This article highlights Ghana’s public administration education, connecting workforce policy, curriculum design, and social equity within a global context: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

On this #SundayScholar, we’re spotlighting this trending piece on Altmetric that tackles a pressing question: How do we activate social equity in public administration education? @mohsenfatemi.bsky.social

#SundayScholar Mentoring shapes academic careers in public affairs in complex ways. Using survey data from 2017 and 2021, this study shows that formal mentoring benefits white and male faculty, while informal mentoring supports mid-career faculty across all genders and races,

#ThrowbackThursday As Indigenous governments grow stronger, their issues are becoming more prominent in public administration. Embedding Indigenous knowledge, perspectives, and culturally grounded practices into core curricula creates more inclusive and effective public administration programs.

Check out our #ThrowbackThursday article. This study presents a multidimensional framework for understanding complexity in public policy, addressing both analytic and socially constructed aspects.

#SundayScholars One of the most-read JPAE articles explores how generative AI tools like ChatGPT can be used to prepare public service students for an AI-integrated workplace. It shares practical strategies and lessons from using AI in a human resource management course.

#ThrowbackThursday 💫 This article explores gender dynamics in leadership roles within MPA and MPP programs, focusing on who becomes program director and how the experience differs by gender. Survey data show that women hold director positions roughly in proportion to

This research analyzes U.S. public administration programs to assess how much they teach and promote democracy. A content analysis of introductory course syllabi shows that democratic values and perspectives are often marginalized or minimally included. #SundayScholars

This paper highlights the value of comparative public administration, examines how it’s currently taught, and offers practical strategies and outcomes to strengthen its role in MPA education. #ThrowbackThursday

Read the article here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

This article reflects on a 2009–10 Fulbright experience at the University of Zambia, highlighting teaching activities and two research projects, one on individuals with HIV/AIDS and another surveying religious leaders.

This paper evaluates the impact of the 2011 Dear Colleague Letter on Title IX sexual harassment and assault reporting in Massachusetts colleges. Using data from 2007–2016, it finds that reports increased after the letter, though investigations rose only slightly.

#SpecialIssue Read it here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...

#SpecialIssue How can we combine service learning with distance education? In a synchronous online MPA course, students developed $3.76 million in grant proposals for 25 local nonprofits, advancing their skills while supporting community organizations.

📚🔎 JPAE seeks reviews of books that will appeal to our readership as we reflect on teaching and learning in higher education broadly.

#SpecialIssue This study examines how community partners perceive their involvement in student philanthropy courses, an area that is often overlooked in comparison to student outcomes.