#1 IN THE NATION, #6 WORLDWIDE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Rutgers SPAA has once again been recognized as one of the world’s leading research institutions in public administration, ranking #1 in the nation and #6 in the world for Public Administration in the 2026 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS).

FACULTY UPDATES

Ricardo Bello-Gomez has been promoted to associate professor.

Michael Dillard has been promoted to associate teaching professor.

Anneliese Luck has joined SPAA as assistant professor.

Raúl Gutiérrez Meave has joined SPAA as assistant professor.

Rutgers SPAA Faculty Presenting at NASPAA 2026

Ricardo Bello-Gomez Selected to Participate in Two National Leadership Development Initiatives

Diego Galego Contributes Expertise to Global Social Innovation Index

Diane Hill Honored with Two Prestigious Community Leadership Awards

Gregory Porumbescu Recognized as Outstanding Reviewer for JPART

Pengju Zhang Joins Editorial Team of 'Local Government Studies' Journal

Rutgers SPAA's BA Program Hosts Essex County Prosecutor's Office High School Program for Summer Info Session

Gregory Porumbescu and PhD Candidate Hyorim Seo Assist with Recent NJ State Employee Survey

SPAA Students Turn Community Engagement Into Action

'A SEAT AT THE TABLE'

SPAA graduate and Scarlet Promise recipient Karen Perez (BA'26) is thankful for donor support and the opportunity to complete a Capitol Hill Policy Fellowship.

ELIMINATING BARRIERS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS

The Louis Eckstein Fellowship, established by SPAA alumnus and part-time lecturer Norman Eckstein in honor of his late father, supports graduate students at the school.

Ricardo Bello-Gomez Co-Edits New Book on Latin American Politics

Norma Riccucci's Updated Classic on Public Administration Highlights Advances in the Field

Rutgers SPAA invites applications for a faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level in the governance, policy, and management of artificial intelligence.