Dr. Yu-Che Chen, 2025 Interim School Director
Welcome to our School of Public Administration, where excellence in public service education and research thrives. In the 2022-2024 academic years, we’ve achieved:
Top National Rankings: Our school is now among the top 10% of public administration programs in the country.
Specialized Excellence: We rank highly in public finance and budgeting, nonprofit management, and local government.
Significant Grants: We've secured over $1.3 million in NSF and AmeriCorps grants, supporting impactful research and community service.
Doctoral Success: Our doctoral program boasts a 100% placement rate, with graduates excelling in the field.
Global Impact: Our international research collaborations and two Fulbright fellowships highlight our global reach.
Loooking forward, we’re committed to leading in digital transformation and making a strong community impact.
Warm regards, Yu-Che Chen, Interim School Director