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Evans School of Public Policy & Governance @uwevansschool.bsky.social · 6d

The Evans School is at Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) with two great presentations tomorrow.

Evans School at NASPAA, Becky Corriell and Julia Carboni "Building Collaborative Leadership Among Elected Officials" October 10, 2:15 pm; Jodi Sandfort and Amen Tsegai "Summer Policy Academy: Lessons from the First Year Pilot" October 10, 3:30 pm

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APPAM @appam.bsky.social · 6d

If you are getting into Seattle early for #2025APPAM, consider joining us for the November Policy on the Rocks event, Local Governance in a Shifting Political Landscape, co-hosted by Evans School of Public Policy & Governance. Learn more: https://ow.ly/ST4W50X8IhT

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Evans School of Public Policy & Governance @uwevansschool.bsky.social · 7d

Join the Evans School tomorrow at NASPAA! Erica Barnhart, Becky Corriell, Mary Kay Gugerty, will be presenting on "How Professional Learning Programs are Meeting the Moment" at 4:45 PM in Grand Canyon, Union.

Evans School at NASPAA, Erica Barnhart, Becky Corriell, Mary Kay Gugerty, How Professional Learning Programs are Meeting the Moment

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APPAM @appam.bsky.social · 12d

Register today for our next Policy on the Rocks: Local Governance in a Shifting Political Landscape, sponsored in part by Evans School of Public Policy & Governance. Learn more: https://ow.ly/nkhR50X6fsH,

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Evans School of Public Policy & Governance @uwevansschool.bsky.social · 12d

Congratulations to Raheem Chaudhry, who just joined the Evans School as an Assistant Professor, on his award winning dissertation!

APPAM @appam.bsky.social · 12d

Congratulations to the 2025 PhD Dissertation Award winner, Raheem Chaudhry from the Goldman School of Public Policy. We look forward to hearing more about his paper, 'Waiting for Tiebout: Essays on Policy, Place, and Opportunity!' at #2025APPAM. Learn more: https://ow.ly/LTbP50X5LjX

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APPAM @appam.bsky.social · Jul 8

Become a mentor and make an impact on a student's life! Apply to our Mentor Matching program by this Friday to help policy students navigate their education & careers. Don't take our word for it, listen to @scottwallard.bsky.social from @uwevansschool.bsky.social
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Evans School of Public Policy & Governance @uwevansschool.bsky.social · Jun 11

It's Convocation Day, and we're so excited to celebrate our Class of 2025! We're proud of what you accomplished during your time with us, and we look forward to seeing the impact you'll have on your chosen communities. Three cheers to you!

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Evans School of Public Policy & Governance @uwevansschool.bsky.social · May 2

Evans Ph.D. student Mark Nepf received the Applied Research Fellowship from UW’s Public Health Initiative. The program trains students in data analysis, critical thinking & team science skills to help them solve complex population health challenges on their way to becoming future leaders.

Evans School of Public Policy & Governance @uwevansschool.bsky.social · Apr 28

Welcome to Evans!

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Evans School of Public Policy & Governance @uwevansschool.bsky.social · Apr 17

From earthquakes and landslides to flooding and sea-level rise, it uses cutting-edge science with local knowledge to support coastal communities as they prepare for evolving risks in a changing climate. Learn more: cascadiacopeshub.org

Cascadia CoPes Hub

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Evans School of Public Policy & Governance @uwevansschool.bsky.social · Apr 17

Cascadia CoPes Hub, co-directed by Evans's Ann Bostrom, to advances the understanding of coastal hazards and disaster risks and build resilience in the PNW.

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Evans School of Public Policy & Governance @uwevansschool.bsky.social · Apr 10

Evans faculty Alison Cullen and co-author Nickolas Bradbury have a new article “Risk Factors and Wildfire Mitigation Planning by Public Utilities in Washington State,” in "Fire."

Read the article: www.mdpi.com/2571-6255/8/...

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Evans School of Public Policy & Governance @uwevansschool.bsky.social · Apr 8

The Evans School is launching an undergraduate major in Public Service and Policy!

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Public Service and Policy Major - Evans School of Public Policy & Governance

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Evans School of Public Policy & Governance @uwevansschool.bsky.social · Apr 8

The Evans School maintains its top 10 ranking for over a decade.

UW News @uwnews.uw.edu · Apr 8

The @ischool.uw.edu ties for No. 1, and UW's graduate and professional degree programs are recognized as among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.
More: https://bit.ly/3EgmhGZ

Campus image with cherry trees and fountain with text reading: UW graduate and professional disciplines have strong showing on US News' Best Graduate Schools rankings.

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Evans School of Public Policy & Governance @uwevansschool.bsky.social · Apr 7

Evans faculty Karin Martin and a team of co-authors have a new article in "Criminology." This field-leading group of scholars presents novel analyses of how court actors navigate the complex and conflictual nature of legal fines and fees.

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“It's like a reverse Robin Hood—We all know they can't pay”: How court actors navigate the logics of monetary sanctions

Monetary sanctions (also known as legal financial obligations or LFOs) are the most common form of state sanction for criminal convictions, yet we know little about the logics that court actors use i...

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Evans School of Public Policy & Governance @uwevansschool.bsky.social · Apr 4

New article in "Energy Research & Social Science" by Evans faculty Cory L. Struthers and co-authors Min-kyeong Cha and Marilyn B. Brown examines how receipt of factual information about the energy sector changes opinions on energy and climate change policy. bit.ly/3EbVdIX

Knowledge is power? Information, partisan cleavages, and support for energy infrastructure

Partisanship and ideology, environmental attitudes, government trust, and related beliefs and values can influence public opinion on clean energy and …

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Evans School of Public Policy & Governance @uwevansschool.bsky.social · Apr 1

Evans faculty Jacob Vigdor talks about the impacts of raising the minimum wage: www.knkx.org/business/202...?

How Seattle’s record-high minimum wage has — and hasn’t — paid off

The region’s unaffordability problem persists, but activists say its record-high pay floor has been a success as they push for similar wage increases in Tacoma and Olympia.

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Evans School of Public Policy & Governance @uwevansschool.bsky.social · Mar 31

Join us on Wednesday, April 2 at 3:30 PM PT for our next virtual Dean's Forum on Seeing Through the Fog: The Hidden Consequences of Executive Orders:
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Dean's Forum | Seeing Through the Fog: The Hidden Consequences of Executive Orders - Evans School of Public Policy & Governance

In our next Dean’s Forum, we will discuss some of the hidden consequences of these recent executive orders, specifically considering how these changes are impacting nonprofits (here and abroad), small businesses, and day to day operations in cities.

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APPAM @appam.bsky.social · Mar 14

It's been wonderful to welcome students to our Public Policy Camp with the @uwevansschool.bsky.social Thanks to all the students and speakers who have joined us. We're looking forward to our next camp at the University of Missouri in April. Find out more: ow.ly/srj550VikzL

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APPAM @appam.bsky.social · Mar 12

We're here to #CelebratePolicyImpact by highlighting stories of how research has made government more effective and efficient. Today, take a look at how research on housing vouchers expanded choice at no additional government expense. Read more: ow.ly/QneX50VgUWz

#CelebratePolicyImpact: Small Area Fair Market Rent Research Makes Voucher Program More Efficient - General News - News | APPAM

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Evans School of Public Policy & Governance @uwevansschool.bsky.social · Mar 11

Congrats to Evans faculty Ben Brunjes and co-author Evelyn Rodriguez-Plesa for the best Public Administration Review article written by academics, "Equity in government contracting: Analyzing the performance of small disadvantaged businesses."

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<em>Public Administration Review</em> | ASPA Journal | Wiley Online Library

Set aside programs, which preference disadvantaged businesses, have long been among the largest government equity programs in the United States. Set asides ensure government revenues spur economic gr....

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APPAM @appam.bsky.social · Mar 10

Looking for tips on how to get accepted to #2025APPAM, our Fall Research Conference? Sign up for our webinar this April, and view more upcoming webinars--including training on the All Academic submission system tomorrow! ow.ly/OcFt50Vf3Rh

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APPAM @appam.bsky.social · Feb 25

Join us this Thursday, 2/27, at 12:30 PM ET for a critical discussion featuring @nicholasbednar.bsky.social, @lorenraeds.bsky.social, and Donald Kettl. Moderated by @donmoyn.bsky.social. Register now: tinyurl.com/ytudtp59

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Evans School of Public Policy & Governance @uwevansschool.bsky.social · Feb 14

Happy Valentines Day!

Heart with text: public policy is my love language

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Diane Coyle @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social · Feb 10

We are advertising for two assistant professors in public policy, with digital policy know-how: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/50248/

Assistant Professor in Public Policy - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge

Assistant Professor in Public Policy in the Faculty of Human, Social, and Political Science at the University of Cambridge.

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