Get a Closer Look at the School of Government & Policy
An idea can command a room but collapse in practice. This guide explores how the Johns Hopkins University School of Government & Policy asks students to test ideas against evidence and competing perspectives, then follow them into the institutions responsible for making them work.
“We’re not preparing students to slot into existing institutions as they are. We’re preparing them to build better ones.”Angela Hawken Vice Dean & Professor
“This new school will draw on our university’s existing strengths and emerging areas of expertise to offer a different approach to the work of government and policy, one that can help rebuild confidence in our institutions and advance new and needed approaches for more effective government.”Ron Daniels President of Johns Hopkins University
“At a time when public policy problems appear intractable and governments too often falter, this school offers a generational opportunity to build from first principles—advancing intellectual pluralism, forging partnerships for public impact, and applying analytic and empirical rigor to renew governing institutions for the 21st century.”William G. Howell Dean, School of Government & Policy
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Stay connected with the Johns Hopkins School of Government & Policy for the latest updates on academics, faculty, student opportunities, and important dates. When applications open for the inaugural class in Fall 2028, you’ll have the information you need to take your next step with confidence.
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The admissions team can explain the School’s academic model and the timeline for the inaugural class. Reach out to stay informed as program details and application information are released.