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NEW BOOK RELEASE! "Engaged Learning in the Public Service Classroom" from Bruce McDonald, professor and director of the school, provides faculty guidance on how to incorporate service learning projects into the MPA classroom. tinyurl.com/mt2wzuer

If you complete the U.S. News & World Report ranking of MPA programs for your department, check to make sure your program and the programs of your friends are actually on the list. It is missing schools! NASPAA

The ODU School of Public Service is excited to host this year's NASPAA simulation competition, which uses real-world data and challenges students to work together to solve challenging pandemic policy issues in real-time. #NASPAASim2025

Did you know that ODU School of Public Service is represented in the Philadelphia Eagles front office? We proudly celebrate Charles Walls as he enters his third season with the Philadelphia Eagles! Charles earned his MPA degree from the School of Public Service in 2019. He serves as VP of player personnel.

Join us and the Hampton Roads Chapter of American Fundraising Professionals on February 18, 2025, for a panel discussion on "Telling Your Organization's Story." RSVP via the QR Code below or the following link: lnkd.in/eS-Bwhrn

How can we improve revenue forecasting for local governments? Read about the latest research from Sarah Larson, a fellow in the lab, to find out. medium.com/municipal-rese…

Interested in joining an ODU Alumni Association chapter for the School of Public Service? Let us know by completing our survey at: odualumni.org/publicservicei…

🚨🚨Call for Papers 🚨🚨 Working on a paper related to accounting and budgeting in subnational governments? Please check out this CFP for a special issue in the JPBAFM. Edited by Laurence Ferry, Tammy Waymire, Susana Jorge, and myself. tinyurl.com/4xuaxfzj

NEW BOOK RELEASE! Vickie Carnegie, a lecturer and MPA program director in the ODU School of Public Service, recently released her new book "Government Responsiveness in Race-Related Crisis Events." rowman.com/ISBN/978179360…

Professors Bruce D. McDonald and Meagan Jordan have published a paper in PA Journal on social equity budgeting! The paper highlights emerging interdisciplinary thoughts on past, current and future social equity budgeting. #SPSinAction #ODU #NASPAAProfs doi.org/10.1111/padm.1…

Many of our students and alumni have lost their jobs during the federal shake up. We should remind them that they aren't alone and that we stand with them.

Congratulations to Bruce D. McDonald and Meagan Jordan for winning the 2025 best paper award from @aspa_dsj! The winning paper was published in PA Journal and highlights interdisciplinary thoughts on past, current, and future social equity budgeting. tinyurl.com/2sz66pw3

William Hatcher and I are excited to be working with Teaching Public Administration on a special issue about the future of public administration education. Learn more about the issue by visiting our call for proposals at: tinyurl.com/3txxme7x

We are thrilled to announce that the ODU School of Public Service has climbed in the national rankings for public affairs programs! Old Dominion University

A new study by Meagan Jordan explores the how cities can use the budgeting cycle as a tool to implement racial equity reforms. doi.org/10.1177/027507…

A new study by Bruce D. McDonald explores the use of performance audits by the UK. doi.org/10.1111/faam.1…

Today, we honor those who gave everything for our country. Their sacrifice inspires our mission in public service. We remember. We are grateful. #MemorialDay #HonorTheFallen #PublicService #NeverForget

Last, but certainly not least, please meet Bruce D. McDonald. Dr. McDonald is a professor of public budgeting and finance and the director of the @sps_odu. He also serves as the editor-in-chief of PA Journal Public Administration, co-editor-in-chief @journal_pf.

🏆📚 Congrats to @AcademicPiracy! His book, "Understanding Municipal Fiscal Health," is the 2025 ABFM Best Book Award winner—honoring its impact on public budgeting & financial management. #ABFM2025 #PublicFinance #FiscalHealth