Getting to 39th & Walnut
When researching graduate schools, all kinds of questions come up ranging from the application process, to differences in degrees, to the student experience. This blog is devoted to helping prospective applicants navigate the world of admissions.
By: Katy Lichtenstein, MPA '13, and Matt Rooney, MPA '14
The Fels Institute of Government is one of only a few graduate programs to offer a class solely devoted to lobbying. Although the lobbying industry tends to gather a lot of negative press because of a few bad actors, most people do...
The Fels Institute of Government will be hosting an Information Session on Wednesday, May 1st at 5:30 p.m. in Center City Philadelphia. This will be a great opportunity for prospective students to meet current Fels students, alumni, faculty and staff. We'll share some information about our...
By Jamie Gwynn, MPA '13
The long road to Fels began when I was 16 years old and witnessed Wilkes-Barre, PA’s new mayor unveiling his “I Believe” campaign to much excitement. The campaign encouraged a new attitude in my city, one away from the corruption that has plagued its history...
Interested in learning more about the Fels Institute of Government? Follow the link on the right to view the transcript from our recent Live Chat, featuring the Fels Admissions team and a few of our current students.
The transcript is also available at:...
By Jaclyn Clevenger, Fels Admissions Coordinator
The most wonderful time of year is finally upon us! No, I don't mean the holidays, but the other most exciting aspect of this time of year: application season! Right now, thousands of prospective graduate students around the world are...
By Matt Bassett, MPA '14.
In a way, I started gravitating towards government before I was finished with my undergraduate studies at Johns Hopkins. I spent a significant amount of time (perhaps to the detriment of my studies) running calls with the campus volunteer rescue squad. I became a...
The Fels in DC series will explore the different career paths our alumni are pursuing in DC, how the Fels curriculum has prepared these alumni for their careers, and the strength of our DC alumni network.
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By John Bova, Fels MPA '13
My undergraduate coursework at the University of Texas at Austin included an immersive experience abroad, during which time I started to peel back the layers of a childhood spent in Suburbia, USA. A strong desire to blend in with my exotic surroundings...
Want to learn more about Fels? We hope to see you at one of these upcoming events!
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