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The Graduate School of Political Management
There’s a reason the Graduate School of Political Management produces more congressional staffers with graduate degrees than any other school in the nation. Our faculty has helped shape the political landscape for decades, and can offer students a rare glimpse into the “room where it happens.” Our network of respected leaders, influencers, and master politicians can also connect students to unmatched mentorship and career opportunities inside and outside the Beltway.
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What Will you study?
The Graduate School of Political Management is one of the most recognized and respected programs in the U.S.
Delve into topics such as:
- Congressional Committees
- Legislative Affairs
- Lobbying
- Managing a Congressional Office
- Media and Politics
- Multicultural Marketing and Engagement
- Political Data and Analytics
- Political Management
- Public Opinion and Political Socialization
- Strategic Public Relations
GSPM Webinar Series
GSPM Battleground Briefing: The Michigan Primary
Michigan's U.S. Senate race is one of the most consequential contests of the 2026 election cycle. In this edition of GSPM Battleground Briefing: The Michigan Primary, Dr. Casey Burgat moderates a discussion featuring Jonathan Cohn, Senior National Correspondent at The Bulwark, and State Rep. Greg VanWoerkom as they examine the candidates, campaign strategies, polling and political dynamics shaping this pivotal battleground and what they could mean for the 2026 election and beyond.
Alumni Spotlights
Alumni Spotlight: Meet Alexandria Tapia
August 22, 2026
With experience across politics, policy and advocacy, Alexandria Tapia, M.P.S. ’20, brings people together to tackle complex policy challenges.
Alumni Spotlight: Meet Antonio Cabán
August 21, 2026
Emmy-winning journalist turned strategic communicator Antonio Cabán, M.P.S. ’17, has built a career telling stories that inform, engage and make an impact.
Alumni Spotlight: Meet Megan Whittemore
June 18, 2026
Recently appointed Chief of Staff to the U.S. Ambassador to China, Megan Whittemore, M.P.S. '10, has built an impressive career at the intersection of politics, communications and public affairs.
