Amid the fall of Afghanistan earlier this year, MA in Public Leadership program students and alumni took action to help interpreters, activists and allies in danger, while also advocating for the support of veterans struggling with mental health issues. … Continue Reading
Since the military switched from conscription to an all volunteer force, veteran representation in Congress has greatly decreased. In the most recent Congress, veteran representation is only 17% across all branches. This is the lowest number of veterans in a… Continue Reading
On May 31, 2021, Memorial Day, Americans across the country remembered our veterans’ sacrifices. Leading up to the date itself, several veterans from the MA in Public Leadership community discussed what the day means to them. On NorthJersey.com, MAPL professor… Continue Reading
Three MAPL students presented their capstone projects in the past week. Natasha Harth presented her book proposal, ENOUGH, an inspirational workbook designed to help women understand how their life experience can be applied in a political and professional context. Libby… Continue Reading
Last week, with widespread unrest, the National Guard activated in at least 29 states, and President Donald Trump invoking the Insurrection Act, three Master’s of Public Leadership students, all military veterans, stepped forward to speak out, offering clarity and context… Continue Reading
When a Congressional seat in her district opened up unexpectedly, even though she had never run for office before, even though she knew how long her shot was, even though she’d be running against the granddaughter of a billionaire, Janessa… Continue Reading
In Week 4 of “Writing to Find Your Voice,” students write a short speech they could realistically give in front of a local audience within a short timeframe. Some of their work, however, comes out timeless—like this speech by Lauren… Continue Reading
Since the coronavirus lockdown started last month, I’ve heard from a lot of veterans who have come through the Veterans Campaign workshop and the MA in Public Leadership program. Like everyone else, they’re worried about the future, tired of being… Continue Reading
Aaron Brennan is among the more candid and reflective candidates (and people) you’ll meet, and this interview, relatively quick on the heels of his excruciatingly near miss in the primary, but before his thoughtful endorsement of his primary opponent Will… Continue Reading
I started the MAPL program in 2019, a few weeks before getting out of the Marine Corps. I’d spent the last seven years on active duty as a Combat Engineer Officer, and before that worked as a human rights advocate… Continue Reading
