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ASPA advances the art, science, teaching and practice of public administration — connecting practitioners, scholars and students committed to effective, ethical and equitable governance.

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ASPA Members network at the 2026 Annual Conference Opening Reception

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Publications

Up-to-Date Resources for the Field

Public Administration Review

Public Administration Review (PAR) is ASPA's flagship peer-reviewed journal and one of the leading publications in public administration research. Included with membership.

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PA TIMES

Weekly and quarterly online publication covering news, articles, opinion pieces and best practices in public management.

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The Bridge

ASPA's monthly member newsletter with organization updates and current developments from the public administration community.

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Critical Take-Aways

A series designed to help practitioners, scholars and students stay informed on the most important issues for the profession — offering insights into recent ASPA e-learning programs.

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Annual Conference

Voices from Our Conference

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President Joseph R. Biden Jr. speaks at the ASPA Conference.

President Joseph R. Biden Jr., 2019 ASPA Annual Conference

The Gathering

More than 1,300 practitioners, scholars and students gather each year alongside elected officials, agency leaders and journalists to take on the issues shaping public service.

On the Main Stage

Keynote addresses and plenary sessions put attendees in the room with the people at the center of those issues. From the White House to City Hall, our stage has welcomed voices sharing candid perspectives on leadership, democracy, security and the future of government.

Beyond the Keynotes

Panels, workshops and roundtables cover everything from public finance to ethics, technology and social equity, so attendees leave with ideas they can put to work.

Chapters

Public Service, in Your Community

ASPA's 50+ local chapters host networking luncheons, workshops, seminars and virtual sessions — keeping you connected to your regional public administration community year-round.

Sections

Find Your Niche Within the Field

ASPA's 30+ topic-based sections publish scholarly journals and newsletters, sponsor symposiums and offer deeper engagement with the subspecialties that matter most to your work.

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Programs & Recognition

Learn, Connect, and Be Recognized

Education

Webinars & E-Learning

Stay current on the federal workforce, HR, AI policy and adoption, ethics, crisis management and more with ASPA's year-round online professional development catalog.

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Fellowship

Founders' Fellows Program

ASPA's flagship mentorship initiative connects emerging public administration professionals with senior leaders across government, academia and nonprofits nationwide.

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Recognition

Awards & Honors

ASPA recognizes excellence in public administration practice and scholarship through a distinguished portfolio of awards and honors celebrating outstanding contributions to the field.

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