MPA Cal State Fullerton

05/19/2026

Congratulations to the MPA class of 2026!

05/15/2026

It’s Awards Season Again!
Congrats 2025–26 MPA Award Recipients
Irving Stone Best Paper Award: Tori Rhoades “Fullerton Neurodiverse Workforce Initiative: A Policy Proposal”
Alan Saltzstein Excellence Scholarship: Bendeguz Aubeli
Spirit of Public Service Award: Karen Reill
Sydney Baldwin Award for Outstanding MPA Student: Kevin Si
MPA Alumni of the Year: Maggie Le, Fountain Valley City Manager (pictured)

05/04/2026

Shout out to all of you serving the public with grace, good humor, and a tool box of best practices!

04/11/2026

City Management Fellows visit EDCO materials recovery center to learn about municipal waste management and contracting.

03/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out for our Professional Development Day, hosted by PASA and the ICMA Student Chapter. Shout out to special guest, Steve Franks, CM City of Villa Park, and Brea Prime Pizza for their delicious support!

02/10/2026

MPA Advisory Council–hosted Spring Mixer 🎉
Thu, March 12 • 6–8 PM • Anaheim
Scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP!

01/14/2026

Big Congratulations to MPA alumna Maria Linares, chosen for the Becky Morgan Fellows Program, an initiative of California Forward and the California Stewardship Network!

01/11/2026

Welcome to our new MPA students for spring 2026! And big thanks to the current students and faculty who came out to share their wisdom!

12/23/2025

Now that's dedication to public service! Thank you, Ms. Soskin!

Soskin used her fame to raise awareness about often-overlooked and untold stories.

11/03/2025

Fall Awards Season brings congratulations to MPA students Jessica Rumbo, winner of the Saltzstein Excellence Award, and Neria Salinas, the MPA Alumni Scholarship Award winner!

09/07/2025

Congrats to current student, Bella Veloz, recipient of the 2025 Wes McClure scholarship! This California City Management Foundation award recognizes outstanding commitment to local public service and leadership. The MPA has had McClure winners in six of the past seven years!