School of Public and International Affairs: Dean's Office

SPIA is a professional school with a diverse, cosmopolitan community of faculty, staff, students and alumni. Believing in our ability to make the world a better place, SPIA hones the passion of its students into purposeful direction and action. As part of the University of Pittsburgh, we’re a leader in education, a pioneer in research and a partner in regional development—as well as one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United States. With over 8,000 alumni worldwide, SPIA’s collective mind makes a difference every day in careers spanning all sectors.