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Spring 2026 practitioner-led study groups

These not-for-credit study groups provide an opportunity for students to delve deeply into topics and apply theory and research to real-world challenges. Enrollment in each group is limited to 25 students.
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Student Spotlight: Nicole Nehiley ’26 MPA

Lifelong Rhode Islander Nicole Nehiley saw the Watson School’s MPA program as the perfect vehicle to help advance her career after working for nearly a decade in philanthropy.
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Watson faculty book contributions in 2025

Watson faculty members published a range of books in 2025 on topics including democratic governance, inflation, global nonprofits, the illicit economy and international security. Their work offers new insight into the political and economic forces shaping today’s world. Explore 2025 titles from Watson scholars below.
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Student Spotlight: Neel Godbole ’25

Pre-med student Neel Godbole transferred to Brown University after his sophomore year, seeking a more flexible curriculum. He found the perfect match for his diverse interests in the Watson School’s undergraduate concentration, International and Public Affairs (IAPA).
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Research and scholarship programs provide MPA students with unique learning and leadership opportunities

The Master of Public Affairs (MPA) Program offers two distinctive programs that enable students to build connections and deepen their MPA experience. The MPA Research Fellows Program emphasizes faculty engagement and hands-on research, while the Equity in Policy Scholars Program stresses interaction with policy practitioners and leadership development.
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Bridging service and scholarship: A military fellow’s work at the intersection of AI and education policy

Watson School Military Fellow, Hillery Anderson, a Lt. Col. in the U.S. Air Force, came to the Watson School of International and Public Affairs after serving at the Pentagon to research issues relating to artificial intelligence and education. According to Anderson, the Air Force must prepare now for how AI will impact future recruits to keep pace with China.
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Alumni Spotlight: Diana Perdomo ’13 MPA

While working as a global relations officer at Brown University, Diana Perdomo chose to take advantage of the University’s Employee Education Program to earn a Master of Public Affairs (MPA) degree. It was a decision that would accelerate her career growth, leading to impactful positions in government and the nonprofit sector.
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What You Need to Know about Pentagon and Military-Related Spending in H.R. 1

A new report from the Costs of War project finds that H.R. 1, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” directs most of its $156 billion in military spending to contractors, setting a troubling precedent for bypassing the regular defense budget process.
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J. Brian Atwood honored with Henrietta Fore Development Award

Senior Fellow J. Brian Atwood has been awarded the American Academy of Diplomacy’s 2025 Henrietta Fore Award for Excellence in International Development for his leadership in global development.
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Alumni Spotlight: Nate Blouin ’19 MPA

Nate Blouin, who earned his Master of Public Affairs (MPA) degree from Brown in 2019, dropped out of his freshman year of college and moved to Utah to ski. He then went on to become the youngest legislator in Utah's State Senate, defeating his opponent with 72% of the vote.
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The Human Toll of the Gaza War

New research from the Costs of War project finds that U.S. spending in Gaza has surpassed $31 billion, more than 10% of the population has been killed or injured, and displacement across the region has exceeded 5.27 million people.
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Alumni Spotlight: Marcus Burke ’17 MPA

Internationally focused from a young age and growing up outside Washington, D.C., Marcus Burke experienced career growth after earning his Master of Public Affairs (MPA) degree from Brown in 2017 as a mid-career professional.
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The Watson School welcomes its first cohort of Master of Public Affairs (MPA) students

As the Watson School launched early this summer, its Master of Public Affairs (MPA) program welcomed a new class of students. This year's cohort brings with them a wide array of experiences and perspectives that have shaped their goals as they enter the program.
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The Art of Coercion

Reid Pauly’s new book "The Art of Coercion" explains why strong states often fail to force compliance in international politics.
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