The School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs fosters interdisciplinary social science research on critical public policy issues.
The School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs fosters interdisciplinary social science research on critical public policy issues; provides policy-relevant and professional training for tomorrow's leaders; and energizes sustained community involvement through collaborations with local and regional institutions.
05/03/2026
Now through August 2036, visit the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston’s new exhibition, “AAMARP, 1977 to Now” at 25 Harbor Shore Drive!
See works that reflects the spirit and resilience that informs Prof. Ted Landsmark’s legacy as a young lawyer then and a civil rights champion and Northeastern professor now.
Photo credits: Murray Whyte/Globe Staff, Sharon Oyuela
03/03/2026
What does it mean to lead in a way that serves future generations?
03/03/2026
What’s a motto for Boston in the future in four words or less?: New thoughts have value.
03/03/2026
The Future We Design Seminar Series kicked off with Civic Spaces and Public Policy featuring moderator Cary Byerly Rezendes and speakers Ted Landsmark, Kate Gilbert, Kairos Shen, and Cara Michell (02.26.26)!
03/03/2026
How do the physical environments we design shape our civic life?
07/12/2023
Don't miss the "Environmental Diplomacy Bulletin" from the Global Environmental Governance Project! 🌿🤝 Stay informed about the latest global efforts in environmental governance and join the conversation on sustainable practices. 🌎https://conta.cc/4a38Zsu
Environmental Diplomacy Bulletin | December 2023 Updates from the Global Environmental Governance Project December 2023 Environmental Diplomacy Bulletin Maria Ivanova and Elizabeth Mrema, Deputy Executive Director of UNEP Dear colleagues, After
25/09/2023
Meet leading climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe on Wednesday, September 27th, from 2PM – 4PM ET at the Christian Science Building!
22/09/2023
Our PhD students sharing knowledge over a cold one ! See you all at the next PhD happy hour !
21/09/2023
Your weekly update on events happening between September 25–29! Keep an eye on our story for day-of reminders for these events and more!
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21/09/2023
A monumental decision — Governor Healey to ban all state agencies from purchasing single-use plastic bottles
“Various plastic bans have been considered in the state legislature for a number of years and they never act on it,” said Professor Joan Fitzgerald. She says the governor is signaling to state lawmakers that more needs to be done on statewide plastic issues.
“I think it sends a message that it’s time to act on these,” said Fitzgerald.
Read the full article and watch Joan's interview with NBC at
Healey to ban all state agencies from purchasing single-use plastic bottles Later this week, Gov. Maura Healey will sign an executive order that will prohibit state agencies from buying single-use plastic bottles effective immediately, a step that she said Massachusetts will be the first state in the nation to take and one that the Legislature has repeatedly declined to tak...
20/09/2023
Open Classroom tonight! Join Seth Harris and Maria Elena Villar for a discussion on the political landscape as part of the Newsroom Confidential: Politics and Media 2023 series.