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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. 

The 2026 Legislative Fellows cohort comprises 16 students, 10 of whom are currently pursuing coursework in the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration, and two who represent Delaware State University.
Introducing the 2026 Legislative Fellows
UD's Summer City Management Fellows Program paves the way for students to carve a path to a career in local government.
All Politics Is Local
UD’s Living Labs initiative has led to notable safety improvements in areas like Middletown that have not only led to a significant reduction in traffic speed, but have fostered a more walkable and friendly environment for the community at large.
From Living Lab to safer streets
In August, eighteen Delaware educators gathered at the UD STAR Campus for the first session of Civics that Empowers All Students (CEAS). On the last day of the program, educators gathered for a photo displaying their newly awarded certificates of completion.
Civic education
Brandywine River flooding
Emergency planning for older adults
Latest News from IPA
  • A photo featuring a panel of speakers featured at the DE Homelessness Conference 2026

    Turning data into solutions

    September 28, 2026 | Written by Sophonie Milord
    UD research helps shape housing policy and expand solutions for homelessness in Delaware

  • Biden School at the 2026 NASPAA Global Conference

    September 25, 2026 | Written by Biden School Staff
    Faculty from the Biden School will present their work in Seattle, WA, at the 2026 NASPAA Global Conference

  • IPA Senior Fellow Co-Presents DECC 2026–2030 Vision and Strategic Plan

    September 18, 2026 | Written by Sophonie Milord
    Ed Freel, senior fellow at IPA, joined Gov. Matt Meyer and Lt. Gov. Kyle Evans Gay to present the DECC 2026–2030 Vision and Strategic Plan, “Scaling Early Success.”

  • From Campus to Crown

    September 02, 2026 | Written by Sophonie Milord
    UD alumna Anaya Harrison will represent the First State on the Miss America stage after being crowned Miss Delaware

  • Sparking Consensus

    July 27, 2026 | Written by Sophonie Milord
    From Belize and Indonesia to Delaware, two international students leverage their personal histories to champion inclusive leadership at the Biden School
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IPA's 50th Anniversary, 1973–2023

Celebrating 50 years of applied research, professional development and the education of tomorrow’s leaders

Jerome R. Lewis and Gov. John Carney
A legacy of leadership and excellence
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/

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