School of Public Policy
The School of Public Policy (SPP) is the hub of interdisciplinary public policy research, teaching, and engagement at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. SPP attracts high-caliber national and international students to its programs. Home to a growing number of research initiatives, SPP houses the National Center for Digital Government, Science & Technology in Society, and the Public Engagement Project.
In addition to a traditional master's program, the department offers an accelerated (4+1) master's option.
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In the news
Scharrer and Shoub Receive 2024 Outstanding Research Award
Erica Scharrer, communication, and Kelsey Shoub, public policy, have received this year's SBS Outstanding Research Award.
Davis and Pachucki Receive 2024 Outstanding Mentor Award
Bridgette Davis, public policy, and Mark Pachucki, sociology, have received this year's SBS Outstanding Mentor Award.
Juniper Katz Named 2024 Roosevelt Institute Climate Policy Fellow
As Climate Policy Fellow, Katz will engage in research on community engagement for land conservation, land use, and renewable energy initiatives.
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Jane Fountain
Distinguished Professor of Public Policy
Jane Fountain's research is focused on institutions and digitalization, specifically on cross-boundary and emergent institutional arrangements.
Patrice Paré
School of Public Policy
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