Fels Institute of Government and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Partnership
The University of Pennsylvania’s Fels Institute of Government and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania partnership provides a 25% tuition reduction for full-time Commonwealth employees who enroll in the Master of Public Administration or the Executive Master of Public Administration.
Student Event: Executive Leadership Dialogue with Distinguished Fellow Joseph Pierce and Mikecia Witherspoon
Join Fels Distinguished Fellow Joseph Pierce for an Executive Leadership Dialogue with special guest Mikecia Witherspoon ‘15, Eastern Pennsylvania Director for Senator John Fetterman.
About Mikecia Witherspoon ‘15
Senator Andy Kim to deliver keynote address at Fels Institute of Government 2025 graduation
The Fels Institute of Government is pleased to announce that US Senator Andy Kim will deliver the keynote address for our Class of 2025 graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 18, at the National Constitution Center.
Fels Public Policy in Practice Speaker Series with Elizabeth Vale featuring Bill Golderer
Join us for a lunchtime Public Policy in Practice event as we welcome Bill Golderer, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ).
Bill leads UWGPSNJ's mission to fight poverty and expand opportunity by harnessing the collective power of the corporate, private philanthropy, nonprofit, and public sector.
Student Event: Executive Leadership Dialogue with Distinguished Fellow Joseph Pierce and Jordan A. Harris
Join Fels Distinguished Fellow Joseph Pierce for an Executive Leadership Dialogue with special guest Jordan A. Harris, Majority Appropriations Chairman, PA House of Representatives.
About Jordan A. Harris
Student Event: Executive Leadership Dialogue with Distinguished Fellow Joseph Pierce and Joe Hill
Join Fels Distinguished Fellow Joseph Pierce for an Executive Leadership Dialogue with special guest Joe Hill, Managing Director at Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies.
About Joe Hill
Admissions Event: Fels Executive MPA Meet & Greet
Are you interested in learning directly from Fels students and alumni about the Executive Master of Public Administration (Executive MPA) program? We invite prospective students to join a virtual meet & greet on March 7 from 12 – 1 p.m. ET via Zoom to hear from a Fels faculty member, current Executive MPA student, and recent alum. You’ll gain insight about the student experience, from the coursework to the culture, and learn more about how the Fels focus on context, analysis, and practice will enhance your career and prepare you for public leadership.
Penn Employee Executive Master of Public Administration Information Session
Penn employees are invited to join us for an in-person information session to learn about the Fels Institute of Government’s Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) program, designed for working professionals with 5+ years of experience. Find out how we bring context, analysis, and practice to life with real-world applications and equip public and non-profit leaders with the skills needed to create social impact.
MPA Student Event: Policy Coffee Talk with Mike DiBerardinis and Nicole Westerman
Join us for a Policy Coffee Talk featuring Fels Distinguished Fellow Mike DiBerardinis and Nicole Westerman, Deputy Executive Director of the New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC). Policy Coffee Talks are offered to MPA and EMPA students as a unique “off-record” opportunity to discuss current events and relevant policy issues with active practitioners.
About Nicole Westerman
