As one of the nation's premiere teaching institutions, Miami University is committed to maintaining its recognition for traditional and innovative opportunities for student learning. The Center for Public Management and Regional Affairs facilitates the University's teaching mission in two ways. First, the Center serves as a practical laboratory for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies and careers in public affairs. Students gain valuable training as a supplement to classroom experiences by participating in the Center's Local Government Internship Program and/or as a student research associate. Students earn academic credit under the supervision of Miami faculty and the host government supervisor.

To request information about creating an internship for your local government, please contact the Director, Dr. Philip Russo by calling 513-529-6959.

2011-2012 Center Interns - For the Spring 2012 semester, the Center for Public Management and Regional Affairs has one graduate intern and four undergraduate interns working in the office. Deanna Watts provides general project assistance including survey research and data collection and analysis. Jacquelynn Sexton, after spending the Spring 2011 semester studying abroad, continues as an undergraduate intern for the 2011-2012 academic year. Sean Carr and John Stefanski have joined her as new undergraduate interns for the 2011-2012 academic year.

Deanna Watts		Jacquelynn Sexton
Sean Carr		John Stefanski
Former Center Staff and Alumni - Click here to visit our Center Alumni page.
For additional photos, please visit the Intern Photo Gallery.
Above: At the 2010-2011 Department of Political Science Awards ceremony. From left to right: Joan Hany, Dan Brown, Regan Wedenoja, Ben Webb, Dr. Philip A. Russo, Jr., Kevin Nitsche, and Lindsey Bullinger.
Above: At the Phi Beta Kappa induction ceremony. From left to right: Meriem Hodge, Dr. Philip A. Russo, Jr., and Kevin McLaughlin.
Above: At the 2006-2007 Department of Political Science Awards Reception: Dr. Russo with the undergraduate public administration 2007 award recipients. From left to right: Laura Walaszek, Eric Van Buskirk, Anne Smart, Scott O'Donohoe, and Monique White.