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Events and News at IPA
UPCOMING EVENTS at IPA
The Institute for Public Administration (IPA) offers a variety of in-person and virtual professional development opportunities, public forums, and student workshops.
The registration for these events is posted below through the University of Delaware Events Calendar. Check back often to see new opportunities.
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Latest News from IPA
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Joseph Trainor named Biden School dean
June 30, 2026 | Written by UDaily StaffUD alumnus to lead highly ranked school -
The number of degree-holding Black adults doubled 2000-2024. Will the anti-DEI era change that trend?
June 19, 2026 | Written by Stephanie HughesAs states ban and colleges roll back DEI programs, Black students are left with less mentorship and support. -
Delaware survey finds strong support for housing policy action
June 10, 2026 | Written by Madeleine OverturfA statewide housing survey in Delaware has revealed broad public support for policy action to address the state's housing shortage, affordability challenges, and homelessness. The survey, conducted by the Delaware State Housing Authority and the University of Delaware's Center for Applied Demography & Survey Research, found that 73% of respondents believe their communities have not invested enough in affordable housing. -
Delaware Center for Civics Education Hosts First Model Congress
June 04, 2026 | Written by Biden School StaffUD's Delaware Center for Civics Education hosted the first Biden School Model Congress for high schoolers at Legislative Hall in Dover -
UD Leaders Honored at Delmarva GIS Conference
June 04, 2026 | Written by Sophonie Milord and Adam ThomasAndrew R. Homsey and Tracy DeLiberty honored with the Delmarva Geographic Community Service Award at the 2026 Delmarva GIS Conference
IPA's 50th Anniversary, 1973–2023
Celebrating 50 years of applied research, professional development and the education of tomorrow’s leaders
Reminisce by watching the full event recording for IPA's 50th Anniversary Celebration event, hosted on October 20, 2023, at Clayton Hall.
Watch the Institute for Public Administration's 50th Anniversary Celebration: https://capture.udel.edu/media/1_n0zv5aye/
Hear from IPA alumni who shared their memories and best wishes to celebrate IPA's 50th Anniversary.
IPA's alumni share their student experience in this fifteen-minute video compilation. : https://capture.udel.edu/media/1_p3usxw5l/