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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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UD Alum Elected to Serve as District Representative for ASPA
January 21, 2026 | Written by Sophonie MilordMarlon I. Brown, who earned a MPA in 2008 from the Biden School was elected to serve as a district representative for the National Council of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA). -
IPA Researchers Publish Evacuation Planning Policy Brief
January 20, 2026 | Written by Sophonie MilordIPA researchers, Julia O’Hanlon and Nicole Minni along with Danielle Swallow of Delaware Sea Grant recently published a policy brief titled “Examining Evacuation Planning of Vulnerable Residents in Coastal Sussex County.” -
IPA Planning Services Coordinator Moderates Winter Freight Meeting
January 12, 2026 | Written by Sophonie MilordJen Reitz, planning services coordinator at IPA, moderated the 2025 Winter Freight Meeting, connecting stakeholders on freight planning programs and current research across the state. -
Delaware Center for Civics Education Leaders Present at National Conference
January 12, 2026 | Written by Sophonie MilordDCCE leaders, Fran O'Malley and Scott Abbott served on a Council of State Social Studies Specialists (CS4) panel at the National Council for the Social Studies Conference in Washington, D.C. -
DCCE Assistant Director Re-elected as Executive Secretary of CS4
January 12, 2026 | Written by Sophonie MilordScott Abbott, assistant director of DCCE, was reelected for a two-year term as executive secretary of the Council of State Social Studies Specialists and has also been selected to serve as the co-chair of the Foundations of the C3 Framework Taskforce convened by the National Council for the Social Studies.
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/