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Hard Working, Collaborative, National Leader

John Bartle standing with ASPA logo

UNO's John Bartle sworn in as President of 8000-member American Society for Public Administration

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Must Read: Biennial Report for Our School: '23 & '24

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Omaha Mayor-Elect Amongst Many SPA Award Winners

Omaha Mayor-Elect Amongst Many SPA 2025 Honorees

Our 2025 Award Winners
link to MPA capstone projects

MPA student showcase: 2025 Capstone Projects

Capstone Book & Link
Spotlight: Dr. Will Swann, BCBS Endowed Chair

Spotlight: Dr. Will Swann, BCBS Endowed Chair

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SPA students working with words saying highest ranking ever

SPA Programs Continue High National Rankings from 2025 U.S. News and World Report

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Mission & Vision

Mission: To strengthen public service in a democratic and diverse society.

Vision: We aspire to be a pre-eminent resource for public service.

A Leader in Public Service

The School of Public Administration at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) campus is a national leader in public service education, with five of its programs ranked in the nation’s top 25 by U.S. News & World Report. To learn more about the School of Public Administration's national rankings, please visit National Rankings.

If you think public service is in your future, you’ll find that our diverse programming can complement your interests and provide a strong orientation to the field.

Public Administration Degrees at the University of Nebraska Omaha

We offer the following academic degrees:

On-Campus

Online

The School of Public Administration also offers the Nebraska Certified Public Manager program and the Nebraska Municipal Clerk Institute and Academy.