MPA at USI

05/18/2026

Dr. Matt Hanka, MPA Faculty Member, will be discussing his recent book “What is Happening in Your Community? Why Community Development Matters” at the EVPL Local Author Fair on Saturday from 10-2 p.m. at the McCollough Branch. Come learn about the important work of community development, why change matters, and how social capital can be used to build strong communities. More information can be found at https://www.evpl.org/posts/local-author-fair-spring-2026/

04/28/2026

As part USI's outreach to graduate students, the MPA program is am going to be presenting a workshop next week entitled: YK, IMO GENERATIONS GIVE DIFFERENT. NGL. A LOOK AT THE ASSETS, STRATEGIES AND GOALS OF GENERATIONAL GIVING
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 6 P.M. CST ON ZOOM
This workshop will explore generational difference in charitable giving including where and how generations tend to give. It will also explore strategies for engaging different generations in fundraising to build loyalty and support for your organization.

04/23/2026

I am excited to share that my most recent article "Jewish and Arab nonprofits in Israel: a comparison of the state of the sector" has been published in the Journal of Policy Studies https://www.e-jps.org/archive/view_article?pid=jps-41-1-59

04/16/2026

We are excited to host an exciting leadership development program at USI on "Leadership Beyond Borders." The free program planned by MPA alumna and part-time faculty member Traci Welp, MBA, MPA will explore a cross sector perspective on leadership. We hope you will come on April 21st at 2:00. https://www.facebook.com/USI.LIBARTS/photos/join-us-for-the-leadership-beyond-borders-conference-on-tuesday-april-21-2-330-p/1701706744581820/

Join us for the Leadership Beyond Borders Conference on Tuesday, April 21, 2-3:30 p.m.

Register here by April 20. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leadership-beyond-borders-tickets-1986044504576?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/08/2026

Congratulations to MPA Students, Mindy Youngs and Jennifer Young, who will be presenting at today's USI Graduate Student Colloquium. Their presentations are viewable online at: https://connect.usi.edu/portal/studentweek