news.

When Lorenzo Claxton began searching for graduate schools that offered programs in public administration, he knew he wanted to attend one of the best. His first choice – UNO. Claxton, who was raised by his grandparents in Greenville, Miss., was impressed by the program's national rankings and reputation among scholars.

He's working on a master of public administration and plans to pursue a Ph.D. in the field. "The professors here are very accessible, which I truly appreciate," Claxton said. He also cites the program's connection to the real world via internships as critical to the success of his educational experience.

The Tougaloo College graduate is currently interning with the City of Omaha in its Human Rights and Relations Department, which is charged with civil rights enforcement, contract compliance and community relations/discrimination prevention. Claxton's ultimate goal – serving as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. (First published on the UNO Web site)

The Exchange - The newsletter of the School of Public Administration

Spring 2008

more news.

May 2008 - Hiring leaps in public sector - from USA Today May 1, 2008 - School of Public Administration, Aviation Institute and NASA Space Grant Annual Report 2007-2008 March 2008 - School of Public Administration ties for 27th in the 2008 rankings and ties for 15th nationally among public institutions in the U.S. News Graduate Rankings in the report America’s Best Graduate Schools 2009. November 2007 - School of Public Administration wins Chancellor's Strategic Planning Award for Academic Excellence Fall 2007 -- Online MPA program excels, expands/Certified Public Manager program to provide new opportunities 7.10.2007 -- Federal agencies expect to hire 193,000 new workers in new few years 7.3.2007 -- Where the Jobs Are: Mission Critical Opportunities for America 10.16.2006 -- ASPA launches PublicServiceCareers.org web site 6.21.2006 -- UNO Expands on-line MPA Program to Include Local Government Management

events.

There are no events at this time.

scholarships.

James R. Krieger Accounting Scholarship - Gallup Industries - posted 4/9/08

internships.

City of Des Moines, Iowa Management Intern Program - opens Spring 2008 Federal Career Intern Program - brochure - ongoing application Governmental Accountability Office - Washington D.C. - ongoing application Charles Drew Health Center - Health Administration Intern - ongoing application

jobs.

Domestic Violence Coordinating Council - two positions - deadline 7/21/08 Sustainability Leadership Institute - posted 6/19/08 Nebraska Economic Developers Association Job Postings Connection

research & fellowships.

Partnership for Public Service Fellows - rolling applications 2008 AIR/NCES/NPEC/NSF Grant and Fellowship Program - ongoing Graduate Research Assistant - UNMC - ongoing application