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The Goldman School of Public Policy (GSPP) has introduced an online alternative for the start of its top-ranked Master of Public Affairs (MPA) program. MPA Summer Online Start is an innovative offering that maintains the same high-quality curriculum and engagement with renowned faculty while providing mid-career professionals an adaptable framework that seamlessly integrates online and on-campus components. In contrast to the traditional in-person MPA cohort, which commences Wednesday, May 15th, students opting for the Summer Online Start will embark on…

Dean David C. Wilson has been selected by the National Academy of Public Administration to be among the 60 leaders in the field of public administration making up the 2023 Class of Academy Fellows. “We are pleased to announce the 2023 class of distinguished Academy Fellows – it is our largest Fellows class to date, and all are nationally recognized and respected for their expertise in the field of public administration,” said Terry Gerton, President…

The Goldman School of Public Policy celebrated the accomplishments of its extraordinary alumni with the 2023 Alumni awards.  GSPP PhD Alum of the Year – Karl Hausker (MPP ‘81 / PhD ‘85) Dr. Karl Hausker is a Senior Fellow in WRI’s Climate Program. He leads analysis and modeling of the clean energy transition, climate mitigation, electricity market design, and the social cost of carbon.  Hausker has worked for three decades in the fields of climate change, energy, and…

On September 7-8, 2023, the Goldman School of Public Policy hosted its inaugural Berkeley Public Policy Annual Conference and Alumni Gathering. The event brought together alumni, faculty, staff, students,and public policy leaders to delve into topics such as climate change, emerging technologies, poverty, and the looming housing crisis. Discussions on the resilience of democracy—now under a magnifying glass in these tumultuous times—echoed through the halls, as participants sought actionable solutions to uphold its pillars. …

Report released: September 15, 2023 Report website Contact: Barbara Hayan (bhaya@berkeley.edu, cell: 202-306-0576) Berkeley, CA —A comprehensive study of Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) carbon crediting programs reveals critical shortcomings. The study finds highly inflated carbon credits and failed safeguards for vulnerable forest communities. These findings call for a reevaluation of the role that avoided deforestation carbon credits play in corporate carbon neutrality claims, climate change mitigation strategies, and funding for forest protection. Significance: Projects…

Job Posting: Senate Faculty Positions Open The Goldman School is running two senate faculty searches, one jointly with the School of Information and the other for a faculty member in UC Berkeley’s new (Non) Citizenship faculty cluster. Please share the below widely with your network, and visit the links provided for more information.  Technology Policy, Governance, and Society Faculty Search The Goldman School of Public Policy and the School of Information invite applications for a joint tenure-track…

This fall, the Goldman School welcomed four faculty new to UC Berkeley, as well as three faculty members who have taken on new appointments and roles within the Goldman School. Jacob (Jake) Grumbach - Associate Professor of Public Policy. Jake Grumbach is a political scientist who studies multiracial democracy, labor, democratic backsliding, campaign finance, and racial and economic inequality. He is the author of Laboratories Against Democracy (Princeton University Press, 2022), which investigates the causes and consequences of the nationalization of…

Karina Du is currently pursuing her PhD in special education and will be one of the first students to complete the Transdisciplinary Early Learning Science & Child Policy Certificate, a joint program from the Institute of Human Development and the Goldman School of Public Policy. Her interest in working more on teacher training, research and policy was inspired from her work as a classroom teacher.   “My transition stems from the recognition that I needed to shift my…

The Goldman School of Public Policy is pleased to announce the appointment of Erika Weissinger. As of July 1, 2023, Weissinger assumed the responsibilities of Assistant Professor of Practice (Public Policy) and GSPP's Director of Community, Climate, and Culture.  In her capacity as an instructor, Weissinger's primary objective will be to expand and enhance GSPP’s curriculum in critical areas such as civil rights, social justice, ethics, and policy analysis. Her understanding of these subjects will empower our…

Emily Jacobson's (MPP '23) advanced policy analysis report has been published by CaliforniaYIMBY. Read the YIMBY press release below:   June 27, 2023 CONTACT: Matthew Lewis, Director of Communications press@cayimby.org DOWNLOAD AND READ the full report here: https://cayimby.org/la-the-dysfunctional-metropolis/ SACRAMENTO - The process that the City and County of Los Angeles uses to approve multi-family housing proposals within its jurisdiction is a recipe for political corruption and high housing costs, and should be reformed to achieve…