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Register Today! Join us November 8-10 for expert-led discussions, networking, critical updates on the future of the federal workforce, public service and more at the National Conference. We look forward to seeing you in Washington, DC. Register at napawash.org/event/national-…
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Congratulations to the 2026 Class of Academy Fellows! Meet all of these extraordinary public servants at our site: napawash.org/news/2026-fello…
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Billion-dollar disasters have nearly doubled in a decade. Local governments closest to the damage are often least able to plan ahead. The Extreme Weather Resilience Hub exists to help governments plan and finance resilience before the emergency hits. ow.ly/ij4n50ZReMn
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Announcing our Closing Keynote Speaker for the 2026 National Conference: ADM. Linda Fagan, former Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard! Learn more about this year's conference and register! ow.ly/obbH50ZRiW8
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Former US Mint Directors Ed Moy and Ventris Gibson help us understand the finer details of how our country's change adds up, on the latest episode of Management Matters!. ow.ly/Qej550ZPYck
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You'll never guess what former director of the US Mint Ed Moy collects. Enjoy this fun fact in another piece from the Management Matters cutting room floor! ow.ly/QjPe50ZQPG7
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Later this week: The second in a three-part webinar series around risk information co-presented by The Academy's International Affairs Standing Panel On September 24th, at 7 p.m. Join us! napawash.org/event/from-risk…
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Why is the US Mint still important? In a world of digital "currency," what's the impact of minting coins? Former US Mint Directors Ed Moy and Ventris Gibson, help us understand the finer details of how our country's change adds up. ow.ly/Z0YF50ZPYcl
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There is just over a week left to nominate a student for the inaugural Richardson Leadership Lab! We've got some great speakers lined up including Dr. Sesha Joi Moon and Adm. Thad Allen, don't miss this deadline. Nominate by next Friday, Sept. 25! napawash.org/richardson-lead…
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How many dimensions should a public service education have? What's needed to prepare tomorrow's public administrators, and how do you build a program for a world changing so fast? Tune in to Management Matters! buzzsprout.com/1073332/episo…
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It's back-to-school season and we're joined by Fellows David Van Slyke, dean of The Maxwell School at Syracuse University, and Susan Gooden, professor and former dean of the L. Douglas Wilder School at Virginia Commonwealth University. Listen now! ow.ly/lEm650ZKAWJ
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Who gets to decide what goes on a coin? The Academy talked to some folks who know a lot about this sort of thing. Stay tuned for the Management Matters podcast later this month, when we're joined by former US Mint Directors Ed Moy and Ventris Gibson
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You do not have to know exactly where you fit before you get involved. Sometimes you find your place by simply getting involved. Attend the National Conference, November 8–10, 2026. It is a great opportunity figure out where you want to become involved. napawash.org/news/just-raise…
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The National Academy of Public Administration will hold its 2026 National Conference from November 8-10 in Washington, DC. We are inviting organizations that care about the future of government to sponsor this year’s conference. Learn more at our site! napawash.org/event/national-…
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The Richardson Leadership Lab is accepting nominations through Sept. 25! For the next generation of leaders who want to shape government. Learn more at our site! napawash.org/richardson-lead…
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⏲️ There is literally no time to wait. Today is the very last day to lock in your early bird rate for the 2026 National Conference! napawash.org/event/national-…
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Reminder! 📣 📣 The Academy is hiring! SENIOR DIRECTOR, MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS, and FELLOW ENGAGEMENT & ASSOCIATE, RESEARCH AND GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS Learn more about both roles and apply at our careers page: napawash.org/careers
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Are we headed for a governing crisis after the 2026 midterm elections? Daniel Schuman of the American Governance Institute thinks it's possible. Learn more about how we might rebalance federal power on this week's episode of Management Matters: buzzsprout.com/1073332/episo…
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🌶️ We're kicking off Monday with a "certified spicy" episode of Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood this week. We're joined by Daniel Schuman of American Governance Institute. Can the balance of power to shift toward Congress? buzzsprout.com/1073332/episo…
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#ICYMI! The Celebration of the American Public Servant is available to stream on-demand on @cspan: c-span.org/program/public-af… Thank you to our distinguished speakers for sharing your stories with us. @MayorBowser @TammyDuckworth @SenDuckworth @MichaelHorowitz @MayorGinther
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