Truman School of Government and Public Affairs

Mizzou's Open Minds Initiative brings bestselling author and filmmaker to campus

Travel abroad courses provide MPA students at the University of Missouri with applied exposure to comparative governance, public administration, and policy implementation in international contexts. These experiences strengthen cross-cultural competence, policy analysis skills, and global awareness—capabilities are increasingly essential for public service leadership in interconnected local, national, and international environments.

The Truman School of Public Affairs is pleased to announce that Dr. Andrea Junqueira will join the faculty in Fall 2026. Dr. Junqueira is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Government, Law & Policy at Arkansas State University and previously served as a postdoctoral research fellow at the Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government, and Public Policy at Washington University in St. Louis. She earned her Ph.D. in Political Science from Texas A&M University, with prior graduate and undergraduate training at the University of São Paulo.

For more than seven decades, the University of Missouri has sustained a meaningful academic relationship with the Republic of Korea, grounded in postwar educational exchange, institutional collaboration, and a shared commitment to public service and development. 

Here is the IPP Annual Report for 2024. 

After nearly two decades of military service, Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth Pospisil, a U.S. Army Military Police Officer, is preparing for a new chapter in public service—this time in local government. His journey toward this transition led him to the Truman School of Government and Public Affairs (TSGPA), whose reputation for academic excellence and commitment to experiential learning made it the clear choice for his professional development.

Choosing the Truman School

 This summer, Master of Public Affairs student Marina Porto took her public service education beyond the mainland United States—traveling to Puerto Rico to complete an internship with the Puerto Rico Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority (AAFAF). Her experience reflects the Truman School’s commitment to preparing students to lead across diverse policy environments and government systems.

A Global Perspective on Public Policy

Greg Lukianoff examines free speech and open dialogue in an increasingly polarized world 

Written by Rosemary Frank; photos by Desmond Kisida

An Open Minds Initiative event 

The Truman School of Government and Public Affairs is pleased to share that our Master of Public Affairs (MPA) program has been reaccredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) in 2025. This recognition affirms the quality, rigor, and impact of our program, and it reflects our commitment to preparing the next generation of public service leaders.