MPA at The Evergreen State College

📣 You’re invited!
Join us for the 2026 MPA Olympia Cohort Capstone Presentations at The Evergreen State College on May 30th from 9am-12:15pm. Come see how our students are tackling real-world public service challenges and shaping solutions for our communities.
👏 Don’t miss this opportunity to support and celebrate the next generation of public leaders!
🔗 Learn more:

2026 MPA Olympia Cohort Capstone Presentations |

🎓 Calling All Alumni! 🎓
Do you still have your graduation regalia tucked away in a closet? We’re reaching out to see if any of our amazing alumni would be willing to donate their gently used caps, gowns, or hoods to support future graduates.
Your donation can help make graduation more accessible and memorable for students who need a little extra support. 💙
If you’re interested in giving your regalia a second life, please reach out or comment below for more details. Thank you for helping the next generation celebrate their big day!

Final Deadline — Apply Today!
This is your last opportunity to apply for the 2026-2027 Olympia and Tribal Governance MPA cohorts.
Designed for working professionals, the program offers evening and weekend classes, allowing you to advance your career without putting it on hold.
Don’t miss your chance to join the next cohort.
Apply now or learn more before the final deadline:
https://www.evergreen.edu/admissions-and-aid/graduate-student/apply-mpa

Graduate Studies at Tacoma Campus’ Lyceum on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026.

Visited with Native Forward Staff who visited and toured Evergreen on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Native Forward Scholars Fund has empowered over 22,000 students from over 500 Tribes in all 50 states by providing scholarship dollars and support for services for undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees.

A great day at the Western WA Native American Educators Conference! Always fun running into alumni—Stormy with Maya Banker‑Tate, MPA ’15.

Today we honor Billy Frank Jr.— celebrating the life and legacy of a remarkable leader who dedicated his life to protecting tribal treaty rights, salmon, and the lands and waters of the Pacific Northwest.
His courage, persistence, and love for community continue to inspire generations.
YouTube video from Northwest Treaty Tribes.

Honoring Billy Frank Jr. Washington state legislators have proposed honoring the late tribal treaty rights warrior Billy Frank Jr. with a statue in the U.S. Capitol. The National Sta...

Assistant Directors Stormy and Averi at yesterday’s academic fair!