An influential force

empowering future leaders, fostering inclusive collaboration, creating innovative solutions

  • Two alumnae of the Goodrich Scholarship Program are the recipients of the prestigious Fulbright Award. Learn more

  • The U.S. Constitution requires a census of America’s population each decade. Two events sponsored by the Center for Public Affairs Research will help local communities prepare for the 2020 Census. Learn more

  • Professor Justin Nix, currently an assistant professor at the University of Louisville, will join the faculty in UNOs School of Criminology and Criminal Justice in fall 2017. Learn more

  • John Bartle, CPACS dean, received the Administrative Leadership Honor at the annual meeting of AGHE. Learn more

The College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS) proudly serves as home to nationally ranked programs and award-winning faculty recognized as experts in their fields. CPACS was created in 1973 to ensure the university was responsive to the critical social needs of our community and state.

Our mission includes offering the highest caliber educational programs to prepare students for leadership in public service and helping the community solve important problems.

Approximately 3,000 students each year are enrolled in CPACS to pursue undergraduate, graduate and doctoral studies in any of our academic and outreach programs. These students learn the skills and develop the relationships necessary to address the social issues we face on a local and national level.

Office of Equity, Access, and Diversity

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. For assistance or to learn more please contact the Office of Equity, Access, and Diversity.