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Academy Events Oct 3, 2025

Public Service Under Pressure: Understanding the Impact of Recent Actions and Reimagining the Future of Workforce Excellence

The Public Service Standing Panel Steering Committee will host a virtual convening on October 3rd from 2:00-3:30 p.m. (ET) to discuss the impact of the current Administration's Executive Orders and Actions on communities…

https://napawash.org/event/public-service-standing-panel-public-service-under-pressure?eid=38860

Academy Events Oct 7, 2025

The Future of Public Administration Education

Join panelists James-Christian Blockwood, Michael Crow, Shannon Portillo, and Ed Zuercher, Tuesday, October 7, at 11:00 a.m. at Arizona State University to discuss the future of public administration. Fellows who will b…

https://napawash.org/events/the-future-of-public-administration-education?eid=39012

Academy Events Oct 14, 2025

Staying the Course: Sustaining Equity in Challenging Times

The National Academy of Public Administration’s Standing Panel on Social Equity in Governance, the American Society of Public Administration’s H. George Frederickson Center for Social Equity, and Race Forward/the Governm…

https://napawash.org/events/staying-the-course-sustaining-equity-in-challenging-times?eid=38859

Academy Events Oct 21, 2025

Panel Hosted by the Fiscal Affairs and Sustainability Subcommittee of the Local Government Working Group

The Fiscal Affairs and Sustainability subcommittee of the Local Government Working Group is hosting a panel on October 21, 2025, at 1 pm ET. The panel will feature Clarence Anthony (NLC), Chris Morrill (GFOA), and Beth K…

https://napawash.org/events/fiscal-affairs-and-sustainability-subcommittee-of-the-local-government-working-group?eid=38857

Academy Events Oct 23, 2025

Weathering the Storm: Insurance, Risk, and Community Resilience

As extreme weather events grow more frequent and severe, the insurance industry faces mounting pressures that threaten both financial stability and community resilience. Rising premiums and insurer withdrawals leave mill…

https://napawash.org/event/weathering-the-storm-insurance-risk-and-community-resilience?eid=38856

Academy Events Nov 11, 2025

The Relationship Between Civil Rights Law and DEI: Implications for the Delivery of Public Services

Amidst the recent Executive Orders issued by the Trump Administration prohibiting the use of DEI-related words and activities throughout the federal government and its grantees and contractors, there is much confusion an…

https://napawash.org/events/the-relationship-between-civil-rights-law-and-dei-implications-for-the-delivery-of-public-services?eid=38855

Academy Events Nov 18, 2025

Networking Happy Hour: Academy Crossover Edition

On Tuesday, November 18, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, the National Academy of Public Administration and the National Academy of Social Insurance are excited to come together for an evening of conversation, connection, and wine …

https://napawash.org/events/networking-happy-hour-academy-crossover-edition?eid=38853

Academy Events Jan 14, 2026

Critical Conversation: The Practice Gap in Public Administration

Join us on Wednesday, January 14th, from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. at the Academy's offices (1600 K St. NW, Washington, D.C.) for a timely Critical Conversation: The Practice Gap in Public Administration. Networking reception to …

https://napawash.org/events/critical-conversation-the-practice-gap-in-public-administration?eid=39010

Academy Events Jan 22, 2026

Happy Hour Hosted by Fellow Kathy Newcomer

Kathy Newcomer, Academy Fellow and Professor in the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration, is hosting a Fellows-only happy hour at her home in Rockville, MD on Thursday, January 22nd from 6-8 pm.…

https://napawash.org/events/happy-hour-hosted-by-fellow-kathy-newcomer?eid=39009

Academy Events Jan 28, 2026

Elliot L. Richardson Prize for Excellence in Public Service

Wednesday, January 28 Reception 6:00 p.m. Awards 7:00-9:00 p.m. Ronald Reagan International Trade Building1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004 Please join us in celebrating this year’s honorees for their extrao…

https://napawash.org/events/elliot-l-richardson-prize-for-exceptional-public-service?eid=39011

Academy Events Feb 5, 2026

Global Election Day: Election Security

On Thursday, February 5th, the National Academy of Public Administration, in collaboration with the Brennan Center for Justice, will host a webinar to commemorate Global Elections Day. This virtual panel will feature el…

https://napawash.org/event/global-elections-day-election-security?eid=38848

Academy Events Feb 12, 2026

50 States, 50 Breakthroughs: Projects Reshaping Government Across the U.S.

In collaboration with the National Academy of Public Administration and Humans of Public Service, Apolitical will present the ‘50 States, 50 Breakthroughs List’ — some of the most promising and unexpected public sector i…

https://napawash.org/events/50-states-50-breakthroughs-projects-reshaping-government-across-the-u-s?eid=38844