Department of Public & International Affairs

Public & International Affairs Public & International Affairs

Welcome to the Department of Public and International Affairs (PIA). We are dedicated to teaching, research, service, and public engagement in the areas of politics and public administration in the local, state, national, and international arenas.

Our department is actively engaged in innovative teaching models which connect faculty, students, and area government and nonprofits to provide opportunities for student learning, faculty research, and administrative support. Look through our website and see the variety of exciting and interesting programs we offer.

Joint Meeting of the North Carolina Political Science Association and the North Carolina Public Administration Alliance conference

Undergraduate Programs A knowledge of political science and public policy will benefit you in any career you pursue. Explore our majors and minors. See Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Programs Advance your career with a master’s degree or graduate certificate departments. See Graduate Programs

CHSSA Research and Innovation

Explore the broad range of research and scholarly activities taking place at UNCW's College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts.

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The Coastal Society at UNCW

The Coastal Society, a national nonprofit that connects professionals on emerging coastal issues, hosted its Fall Regional Forum and a coastal career workshop for young professionals at UNCW in October.

Faculty Present at Philanthropy Conference

Four PIA faculty presented their research and insights at the September conference for the European Research Network on Philanthropy (ERNOP) in Heidelberg, Germany. Richard Clerkin, Ryne Crout Jones, Kara Lawrence and Christopher Prentice all presented alongside international scholars on a variety of topics in philanthropy.

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Invest in Our Seahawks

Your gift UNCW can be designated for Public and International Affairs or any number of scholarships and programs across the university. Help inspire the next generation of Seahawks.

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