It is with unbelievable sadness to share with all of you that SIPA lost a wonderful family member this week. Anita Datar, MPA-MPH 2003, died during the terrorist attack in Bamako, Mali on Friday.
The pros and cons of my MIA-MBA experience
I have chosen to take a difficult but engaging path, pursuing masters’ degrees in both public administration and business. One may ask, Why these two?
How NOT to write your personal statement
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One aspect of the application people stress the most about is the personal statement, or long essay question.
Announcing new faculty for 2015-16
Each year, SIPA welcomes new scholars, practitioners and researchers.
Post-graduation reflections from Boris Maguire, an MPA-DP alum in Tech4Dev
Part of what makes the MPA in Development Practice program so unique is the network you can build within your cohort and with the alumni. We always have a lot of #MDPLove for one another, and today alum Boris Maguire, MPA-DP ’15, shares with us his personal affection for the program and an update on his…
