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.
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
ContactSPIA@uc.edu
513-556-3300
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
513-556-4440
September 8, 2025
Spectrum News talks to UC Professor David Niven about Ohio's congressional map which Republicans drew to give themselves the best chance of winning more seats. Ohio voters rejected a ballot measure to have an independent commission draw the voting map.
September 4, 2025
National news media turn to UC Professor Jeffrey Blevins to explain why some conspiracy theories capture public attention.
August 28, 2025
Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) have been awarded the inaugural Sarah and Timothy Fogarty Award for Bipartisan Public Service. The honor is conferred by UC’s Portman Center for Policy Solutions, which is based in the College of Arts and Sciences, and recognizes one Republican and one Democratic office holder who exemplify the values of bi-partisan, solutions-oriented governance in their work both in Washington and their respective states.
