UAA - Master of Public Administration and Public Policy

03/16/2023

02/17/2021

Dr. Diane Hirshberg, Professor of Education Policy, was recently one of the four experts to share her input on "How US Education Secretary nominee Miguel Cardona can stop the teacher shortage."

Read the article featured on The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/how-us-education-secretary-nominee-miguel-cardona-can-stop-the-teacher-shortage-153129

Dr. Diane Hirshberg will also be presenting a 10 minute lecture on Biden Administration's implication on Education Policy at our event on Monday, February 22 at noon.

Four experts weigh in on ways to replenish the US teacher workforce and curb burnout.

01/29/2021

Looking forward to a discussion with our professors Dr. Chad Briggs, Dr. Marie Lowe, & Dr. John Duffy on Monday, Feb. 01. 2021 at noon!

12/10/2020

New article by MPA director Chad Briggs on climate change and hybrid warfare, in the Journal of Strategic Security

Concepts of hybrid warfare and climate security are contested on their own, and are rarely considered as connected in planning for future security risks. Yet climate change presents new hazards for national security, and opportunities for those looking to foment instability and uncertainty in tradit...

06/19/2020

COVID-19 cases have surged in Anchorage, Girdwood, and Eagle River over the last two weeks. Several new cases are people who recently attended private gatherings in Girdwood. We need your ...

06/05/2020

COVID-19 impact on immigrants and refugees

To participate in the survey, please click the following link:
http://uaa.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_07kdGGMSeLrZQvH

Dr. Gabriel Garcia (Professor of Public Health) and his project team at UAA is conducting an important community needs survey about the coronavirus in Anchorage and its impact on immigrants and refugees. This work is a joint project of the Municipality of Anchorage and the University of Alaska Anchorage. The results of this needs assessment is to help inform the development of public health education and communication projects about the coronavirus specific to our community.

Everyone who is 18 years and older (who consider themselves immigrant/refugee) may participate in this survey. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. In appreciation for your participation, you will be entered in a drawing to win either a $100, $50, or $25 gift certificate from a local business.

To participate in the survey, please click the following link:
http://uaa.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_07kdGGMSeLrZQvH

05/18/2020

MPA/MPP director Chad Briggs has been working with a group of scientists in Alaska and across the US, to warn the state of new tsunami risks in Prince William Sound

A retreating glacier is increasing the risk of a catastrophic landslide and tsunami within a few decades, researchers say.

05/05/2020

This video is part of a series of bilingual conversations between the Mayor and constituents, which will cover important information in Anchorage’s most comm...