Department of Public Administration and Policy at Binghamton University

06/16/2026

Fall 2026 is almost here — and we’re counting down the days!
Classes begin in 66 days on 8/18 🎉

The Department of Public Administration and Policy (DPAP) is excited to welcome students back to campus and into the classroom. Whether you're starting your first semester or heading into your final year, we can't wait to see all the incredible work you'll do this year! 🌟

06/09/2026

DPAP Faculty, Dr. Homsy, Dr. Marty, Dr. Dula, and Dual Degree MPA and GMAP student, Hannah Frey, presented at the Public Management Research Conference (PMRC) last week!

Dr. Homsy and Hannah presented on "Structuring Sustainability: Placement of Sustainability Units within Local Government," examining where sustainability functions are located in local governments and the advantages/disadvantages of each.

Dr. Marty presented on "When Sustainability Projects Fail and Strategies to Prevent This." discussing the factors leading to policy failure and why some projects get reborn.

Dr. Dula presented "Equity Everywhere: A Systematic Review of Equity in Public Administration," trying to figure out a definition of equity and how the term is used.

06/02/2026

🎉Faculty Shoutout: Kristen Swedberg🎉

Join us in congradulating Dr. Swedberg on receiving the 2026-27 Research Excellence Award!

05/21/2026

MPA 4+1 Student Shoutout: Laila Hamza

Check out Hamza's journey at Binghamton University!

Link: https://www.binghamton.edu/news/story/6176/mpa-grad-eager-to-make-her-mark-on-public-policy/

05/21/2026

MPA 4+1 Student Shoutout: DeLaney Painter

Check out DeLaney's journey in Broome County and at Binghamton University!

Link : https://www.binghamton.edu/news/story/6266/from-broome-county-roots-to-binghamton-scholar

05/13/2026

Congratulations to our four 2026 Excelsior Fellows!! 🥳

The Excelsior Service Fellowship is an extremely competitive, full-time, government service role for highly talented recent graduates of law, graduate, and professional schools.

Excelsior Fellows contribute diverse backgrounds and new perspectives to policy and operational positions within the New York State government.

This fall, these incredible alumni will begin to contribute their expertise to a government agency. 🤩

05/12/2026

Congratulations to our four 2025 Excelsior Fellows!! 🥳

The Excelsior Service Fellowship is an extremely competitive, full-time, government service role for highly talented recent graduates of law, graduate, and professional schools.

Excelsior Fellows contribute diverse backgrounds and new perspectives to policy and operational positions within the New York State government.

This fall, these incredible alumni will begin to contribute their expertise to a government agency. 🤩

05/12/2026

05/08/2026

From a Doctor of Pharmacy to a Master of Public Administration (MPA), find out how exceptional Bearcats have made the most out of their time at Binghamton. Learn more about the journeys of this year's Commencement student speakers.

Read more about their achievements: https://www.binghamton.edu/news/story/6198/10-student-speakers-selected-to-represent-fellow-graduates-at-binghamton-university-commencement-ceremonies

05/08/2026

Join us in congratulating MPA Spring 2026 MPA graduate, Paris DeFreitas on being selected to speak at CCPA's 2026 Commencement ceremony!

We are so proud of you Paris!

Read about her journey and future plans! Link in our bio!