Civic education
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.
Advancing public sector leadership potential
2024 Legislative Fellows
Emergency planning for older adults
Latest News from IPA
-
Introducing the 2026 Legislative Fellows
February 04, 2026 | Written by Sophonie MilordThe University of Delaware’s Jerome R. Lewis Legislative Fellows Program celebrates 45 years with sixteen students from UD and Delaware State University who will work with the Delaware General Assembly through June 2026. -
UD's Center for Civics Education Partners on Statewide Literacy Initiative
January 22, 2026 | Written by Sophonie MilordThe Delaware Center for Civics Education will partner with the Delaware Department of Education on a federally funded project to integrate literacy instruction with civics and history. -
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.
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/