Josef Korbel School Global and Public Affairs
University of Denver
Gain Skills to Create Lasting Impact
At the Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs, students don’t just study global challenges. They gain the tools to solve them.
Located in Denver, Korbel’s top-ranked programs offer a unique vantage point: far enough from Washington D.C. to foster a critical perspective, yet rooted in a vibrant, communal city driven by public leaders, policymakers, and social advocates across all industries.
Korbel not only prepares students for their first role in the public, private, or non-profit sectors, but also for the second, third, and fourth steps of their career journey — wherever those paths may lead.
With personalized mentorship from world-class faculty, a constant focus on simulating real-world issues, and tailored career support from our staff and alumni network spanning the globe, Korbel equips students to drive meaningful change starting on day one. .
Finding Purpose: Alumni Stories on Careers of Impact
Whether your goal is diplomacy, public policy, international development, nonprofit leadership, or public service, a Korbel degree can open doors to meaningful careers around the world.
Korbel alumni Douglas Knight, Tori Wyman, and Jonathan Hartman share how they turned their passion for service into careers that strengthen communities, advance democracy, and address complex global challenges.
Their stories offer a glimpse into the many paths available to students who want to make a lasting impact.
