Welcome to the School of Public Administration
Welcome to the School of Public Administration (SPA) at the University of New Mexico. Founded in 1969 under the leadership of former UNM president, Dr. Ferrel Heady, the school provides a solid academic foundation to prepare students for leadership and management positions in the public and non-profit sectors. From public management and organizational behavior, to public policy evaluation and health policy and management - our faculty provide insights into the numerous challenges facing our society and government and how they can best be managed.
SPA’s students come from diverse backgrounds - some from years of professional work experience, some are recent college graduates, and others are mid-career professionals interested in advancing in their current positions or exploring new career opportunities. Our students pride themselves in fostering debate on important issues, encouraging one another, and creating a vibrant learning environment.
We invite you to explore our website and learn about our professional administration programs.
MHA OPEN HOUSE - POSTPONED
DUE TO UNM's "Snow Day" closure last Friday, the MHA open house originally scheduled for Friday, February 27, at 4 p.m. has been postponed. Our apologies for any inconvience this may have caused. We'll post the rescheduled date, time and location (if applicable) as soon as it becomes available.
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