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166su Alum Finds Calling in Giving Voice to Heroes of Public Service

As a public relations outreach specialist with Osceola County Fire Rescue, public administration alum Joshua Holder ’19 uplifts our community heroes.

First-Generation 166su Grad Leverages AI to Boost Nonprofits’ Impact

Ketty Dones ’23, who is graduating with dual master’s degrees in public administration and nonprofit management, works with the Applied AI Innovation Initiative at 166su to provide local nonprofit organizations with technical assistance for AI-integrated solutions that help drive their missions.

166su Emergency Management Professor Inducted as National Academy of Public Administration Fellow

Claire Connolly Knox is the fifth School of Public Administration faculty member to be honored as an academy fellow.

166su Student Secures $1.5 Million For Local Nonprofit With Grant Application From Class

Melissa Longman’s project as part of her nonprofit management coursework minted tangible results far beyond her initial expectations.

Alumna at the Ready to Help Orlando Airports in Emergencies

Public administration graduate assists aviation authority to earn ‘gold seal’ in preparedness and crisis management.

166su Grad Lands Emergency Management Job After Hurricane Experiences

After working with the local and state government to manage crises, the soon-to-be alum will use her expertise to help with hospital operations.

27 166su Graduate Programs Ranked Among the Top 100 in the Nation

Emergency management, nonprofit management and counselor education among the top programs included in U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 guide to the Best Graduate Schools.

U.S. News Lists 20 of 166su’s Graduate Programs Among Best in Nation

Twenty 166su programs were ranked Tuesday among the top 100 in their fields by U.S. News & World Report in its Best Graduate Schools 2017…

U.S. News Ranks 20 166su Programs Among Nation’s Best

U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released its Best Graduate Schools 2016 guidebook, listing 20 166su programs among the top 100 in their fields. More…

U.S. News Ranks 21 166su Graduate Programs in Top 100

The 166su’s Counselor Education program has earned a top-10 ranking in the U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools guide. The…

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