PPIA Pathways Studio
Pathways Studio is PPIA’s live virtual event, bringing the energy of a TV studio to your screen and putting graduate programs and public-impact careers in the spotlight. Take a front-row seat, meet the people behind the opportunities, and ask the questions that matter to you. Tune in from wherever you are and discover where your next pathway could lead.
Thursday, October 22, 2026
2:00 - 4:00 PM Eastern
Live Online
Free Student Registration
Opens on Monday, October 14, 2026
Meet the PPIA Partner Schools
Pathways Studio brings together nearly 40 PPIA Partner Schools offering graduate programs in public policy, public affairs, international and global affairs, and related fields, along with public-impact organizations across the public and private sectors. In one live virtual event, students can explore graduate education, funding, fellowships, and career pathways for creating meaningful impact.
For Students and Post-Graduates
Meet the people behind the opportunities, get real answers to your questions, and leave read to make more confident decisions about what comes next.
Talk 1:1
Speak directly with admissions and program representatives. Ask what makes an application stand out, what their programs are really like, and whether they align with your goals.
Compare Programs
Evaluate curricula, admissions requirements, student experiences, funding, and career outcomes. Get the information you need to identify programs that fit you.
Explore Opportunities
Connect with fellowship programs and institutions across the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. Explore internships, early-career opportunities, and the many ways you can build a career that creates meaningful public impact.
