05/12/2026
The Spring 2026 edition of the Public Service Review is now live.
As the first issue of the year, this edition explores the motivations, experiences, and personal connections that shape careers in public service. Through interviews, reflections, and essays, contributors examine what inspires individuals to serve, how they navigate challenges within public institutions, and how relationships, mentorship, and civic responsibility continue to influence democratic leadership.
This edition highlights a wide range of perspectives on public service, including diplomacy, constituent engagement, state-level accountability, education policy, congressional service, and the evolving role of communication in governance. Contributors also reflect on the importance of collaboration, bipartisan dialogue, and the personal experiences that often define meaningful public leadership.
Across every piece is a shared theme: public service is strengthened through curiosity, empathy, and a continued commitment to serving others. Whether through policymaking, community engagement, or institutional leadership, these stories demonstrate how public servants at every level contribute to the strength of democratic institutions.
Thank you to our Spring 2026 contributors: Riley Goff, George Mason University; Kylee Henneberry, Drake University; Hannah Jackson, Howard University; Quinn Luong (front cover), Yale University; Hugh Macaulay, Hillsdale College; Holden Mattison, Mississippi State University; and Cole Sussman, Kenyon College. Thank you for sharing your insight, experiences, and thoughtful perspectives through this edition of the Public Service Review.
Read the full Spring 2026 edition of the Public Service Review here: https://stennis.gov/public-service-review-spring-2026/