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Peter Constantinou and Muhammad Wajahat Faizan receive King Charles III Coronation Medal for public sector contributions

Posted on 4 April 2025

Over 20 York University community members, and five LA&PS community members, have been honoured with a King Charles III Coronation Medal. The medal recognizes outstanding contributions to public service and society in the areas of education, research, public policy and social advocacy. Peter Constantinou, associate professor in the School of Public Policy & Administration, was […]

SPPA Presents its 7th Annual Municipalities of the Future Symposium

Posted on 20 March 2025

Technology and Talent: the underpinnings for the public service of the future Save the Date: Wednesday March 26, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Markham Campus, York University Keynote Address : “Urban vs Rural Reset: A Post-Pandemic Look Beyond Big Cities” by Dr. Marcia Wallace, Chief Administrative Officer at The Corporation of the County […]

School of Public Policy & Administration Professor discusses his experience on becoming a student again in article for The Globe and Mail

Posted on 10 February 2025

Thomas Klassen, Professor in the School of Public Policy & Administration at York University, has written an article for The Globe and Mail about returning to university as a mature part-time student at the University of Toronto. He talks about the experience of being a student again, and how he has gained a greater understanding of, […]

School of Public Policy & Administration Professor looks to history to predict Trump’s second term in article for The Conversation

Posted on 28 January 2025

Thomas Klassen, Professor in the School of Public Policy & Administration at York University, has written an article for The Conversation about Donald Trump’s second term. Klassen looks at history, and the experiences of other presidents and prime ministers who have also served two non-consecutive terms, to make predictions about what the future might hold […]

School of Public Policy & Administration Professor looks to history to predict Trump’s second term in article for The Conversation 

Posted on 28 January 2025

Thomas Klassen, Professor in the School of Public Policy & Administration at York University, has written an article for The Conversation about Donald Trump’s second term. Klassen looks at history, and the experiences of other presidents and prime ministers who have also served two non-consecutive terms, to make predictions about what the future might hold […]

2024 High School Essay Contest Winners

Posted on 20 November 2024

The 2024 essay contest “Reimagining Education and Policy for the 21st Century” winners were presented with their certificates at our annual Student, Alumni and Community Recognition Awards dinner on November 21, 2024 by Professor Naomi Couto (SPPA Director). Presentation and comments were made by Professor Alena Kimakova (SPPA Undergraduate Program Director) and Ishvita Sharma (Vice-President) of our Public […]

2024 Ontario Public Service (OPS) Breakfast

Posted on 11 October 2024

The School of Public Policy and Administration (SPPA) cordially invites you to its annual Ontario Public Service (OPS) Breakfast. Time: 8:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.Date: Tuesday October 1, 2024Location: Osgoode PD, 26th Floor, 1 Dundas St W, Toronto Keynote Speaker Shannon Fuller Deputy Minister, Policy and Delivery, and Associate Secretary of Cabinet. The Cabinet Office, […]

Associate Professor Tesh Dagne honoured at the 2024 York University Research Awards Celebration

Posted on 1 October 2024

Tesh Dagne is an Associate Professor at The School of Public Policy & Administration and was among several LA&PS faculty honoured at the 2024 York University Research Awards Celebration. The York University Research Award Celebration honours York’s scholars across all faculties and schools for their remarkable achievements and contributions to creating positive change. Read the […]