School of Public and International Affairs

SPIA—the Nexus of Theory and Action. We forge big ideas that foster public impact. We partner with students, communities, and governments to inspire innovative ideas and action, build trust and engagement in democratic governance nationally and globally, and champion the pursuit of human progress centered on equity and justice.

SPIA’s programming is expansive with undergraduate degrees in Political Science, International Affairs, Law & Society, and later this year, Cyber Strategy and Policy, along with certificates in International Human Rights; War, Peace and Security; Legal Studies; and Cybersecurity. Our graduate program boasts an outstanding PhD, MA, and a Masters in Public Administration (MPA) and two certificates.

Our faculty have recently won book awards in Religion and Politics, are internationally recognized for their research innovation and regularly work directly with local, state, national, and international governments and community partners. Our students win university awards, scholarships, go on to Law and Graduate schools, and great careers in many fields. 

To read SPIA student, faculty, and alumni personal stories, click on the SPIA Spotlights link below.  If you're an alumni or friend of SPIA, please click on Alumni and Friends link for UC resources and events available to you.


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Addresses

Location:
School of Public and International Affairs
2800 Clifton Avenue
Clifton Court Hall (CCH), 5th Floor (Suites 5110-5149)
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0375

Mailing Address:
University of Cincinnati
ML-0375/ Docks N1-N7
Campus Receiving
5121 Fishwick Dr
Final Delivery SPIA (0375) - Attn: Faculty OR Staff name + Office Number 
Cincinnati, OH 45216   United States

General Inquiries

ContactSPIA@uc.edu 
513-556-3300

Degree Program or Curriculum Questions?

Undergraduate Questions:
Clifton Court Hall (CCH), Room 5114A
SPIA-UG@uc.edu
513-556-3320

Graduate Questions:
Clifton Court Hall (CCH), Room 5110
SPIA-Grad@uc.edu
513-556-1182


Department Spotlight

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UC’s student newspaper names Hajra Munir as new editor-in-chief

May 9, 2025

As a young girl, Hajra Munir, a second-year law and society major, had a passion for writing. “I was always writing,” Munir said. “Whether it was in a journal, writing stories or writing poetry.” But Munir wasn’t sure how she could use her writing skills beyond her love for it, until she watched her brother join the student newspaper at Walnut Hills High School and decided to join him. Since then, journalism has become an integral part of her life. “I started news writing, and I absolutely loved it,” Munir said. “I felt like I could be who I wanted to be, and I felt like this is what I want to do, this is what I love. Journalism has made me such a more confident person, and I wouldn’t be where I am without writing, without starting my love for journalism.” Now, going into her third year at UC, Munir will serve as The News Record’s (TNR) next editor-in-chief for the 2025-2026 school year. TNR is UC’s student run news organization, where students themselves have opportunities to report on an array of topics, from breaking campus news to entertainment and lifestyle.

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UC political scientist named Carnegie Fellow

April 16, 2025

University of Cincinnati political scientist David Niven has spent a large part of his career examining how we vote. Now, a $200,000 Andrew Carnegie Corporation of New York fellowship award will help Niven dive deeper into the American polling system and how polling environments impact voters.

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