The Graduate School of Political Management

06/20/2025

👏GSPM-Next Generation Leadership

Join us in congratulating Zach Dougherty, GSPM’s Legislative Affairs MPS Class of 2025, on being named Director of the Byrd Center, a nonpartisan legislative research hub focused on the U.S. Congress and the U.S. Constitution. Named for the longest-serving U.S. Senator in American history, the Center plays a vital role in preserving congressional history and promoting civic literacy.

Best of luck, Zach D., from all of us at GSPM!

🔗 Read the full release: https://ow.ly/9ibk50WcWXI

06/18/2025

🚨 – GSPM Professor and political historian Matt Dallek weighs in on the troubling trends of political violence in a recent edition of The Hill.

“Each act has its own unique horror about it, and the details are uniquely awful. But in terms of the big picture, it’s the latest in what’s become a pattern of politically motivated attacks." Dallek

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The shootings of two Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota are the latest incidents to raise worries about the threat of political violence in the U.S. Experts warn that the attacks, which follow an as…

06/18/2025

Heads up: Our next GSPM Info Session is coming up June 25. Considering a career where you can make real change in elections, policy, government affairs, lawmaking and more.

🔗 RSVP: https://ow.ly/a9FQ50WaQLc

Apply by 8/1 and start classes 8/25!

06/13/2025

💡 GSPM Thought Leaders
Professor Matthew Dallek explains why Trump's deployment of the National Guard to L.A. deserves a closer look in Vital City, a new online magazine about policy and culture.

🔗Read the full article: https://ow.ly/p5Ea50W939n

06/12/2025

What a night! 🥂

Huge thanks to everyone who joined us for our GSPM Happy Hour on The Hill! We had a fantastic turnout—over 75 attendees—and the room was buzzing with energy and conversation.

From new connections to familiar faces, the vibe captured everything that makes GSPM such a dynamic and welcoming place.

➡️ Swipe through the pictures to catch a few highlights, and tag yourself or a friend if you spot them!

Stay tuned...we're already dreaming up what's next!

06/11/2025

Latest GSPM LinkedIn Poll Results are in. Tell us what you think: 👍 Agree? 👎Disagree? 🤷 Something else?

06/10/2025

⚾ A Capitol Tradition, Up Close!

The Congressional Baseball Game is more than just a matchup between Republicans and Democrats—it's a cherished bipartisan tradition dating back to 1909.

This year, our Semester in Washington students from GSPM are getting a front-row look at democracy in action. From classroom to Capitol Hill, GSPM students are immersed in the heart of American politics—learning, networking, and experiencing D.C. like no one else can. 🇺🇸

06/09/2025

Let’s toast to new connections, fresh starts, and all things GSPM!

Join us for a fun, laid-back happy hour with the Graduate School of Political Management community. Whether you're curious about grad school, working in politics or public affairs, or just love a good conversation, you’ll fit right in.

We’ll have great people, good vibes, and light refreshments—and plus-ones are totally welcome!

We can’t wait to see you there!
When: Wednesday, June 11 — 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Distilled Spirits Council on Capitol Hill.

🔗RSVP at: https://ow.ly/C4pZ50W5KKZ

06/06/2025

📣 CALLING ALL DC INTERNS

June 10 - Capitol CNCT Summer Intern Fair. GSPM will be there!
Learn about GSPM graduate programs that connect with your career goals.

🔗Register now: https://www.capitolcnct.com/summer-25-grad-fair-rsvp

06/05/2025

We want to congratulate GSPM alumnus, Andrew Lewis, on graduating from the US Army Direct Commission Course last week (pictured along with other students, finishing out the culminating ruck march). A special thanks to all of the GSPM alumni who serve. 🇺🇲

06/04/2025

🗞️GSPM IN THE NEWS
In today's Washington Post, Matthew Dallek, political historian and GSPM professor of political management, adds insight into the changing dynamics of the Oval Office visit.

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Leaders watch as Trump upends the traditional Oval Office visit, worrying they could be next. “This is the Trump show,” a senior White House official said.

05/29/2025

Season 2 Finale of Mastering the Room — and it's a banger 🔥

What does a million TikTok followers really mean in the world of journalism?

Author, lawyer and — dare we say — influencer Aaron Parnas joins Casey to talk:

✔️ Influencers vs. journalists
✔️ Algorithmic rewards & ethical reporting
✔️ Why honesty still matters most

🎧 Listen on your commute (or lunch break from reality):
🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://ow.ly/yaBL50W0N68
🎙️ Spotify: https://ow.ly/ti7750W0N69