Carol Spahn, Former Peace Corps Director, to Join Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs at the University of Denver
DENVER, CO — The Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs at the University of Denver is proud to announce that Carol Spahn, former Director of the Peace Corps, will join its faculty in fall 2025 as the Rice Family Professor of the Practice of International and Public Affairs....
Alumni in Action: Sabre Morris on Building Impact in the Private Sector
Sabre Morris (M.A. International Security, 2020) first encountered the world of international affairs in a middle school classroom in her hometown of Aurora, Colorado, where she participated in a hands-on experience called the ‘World Affairs Challenge’....
Three Students, One Purpose: Advancing Public Good During Summer Interterm
Summer at the Korbel School isn’t just a break from the classroom — it’s a launchpad for careers in international affairs and public policy. ...
Making an Impact: How Korbel Student Bido Ibrahim Helps Shape Africa’s Future
After years of dedicated work in international development, Abdelrahman (Bido) Ibrahim was ready for something bigger. His M.A. in International Development became the next logical step—a move that opened doors for him to have a broader platform with even greater social impact. ...
Attending the Aspen Security Forum: Connecting Theory to Practice
From July 15–18, I had the privilege of representing the Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs as part of a student delegation at the 2025 Aspen Security Forum. As the only university partnered with the Forum, Korbel’s presence stood out—we were proud to be the only students attending among a distinguished gathering of world leaders, policymakers, and experts in global security. ...
Bridging Worlds: How One Professor Weaves Urban Planning, Democracy, and Education
Dr. Chavez-Norgaard hosts a class trip to the History Colorado Center with undergraduates taking "PPOL 3701: Urban Politics."...
Munk School Students Excel in Global Case Competitions
From climate change and healthcare innovation to immigration policy and ethics in public service, Master of Public Policy (MPP) and Master of Global Affairs (MGA) students tackled real-world challenges with winning solutions. These competitions not only offered valuable experiential learning but also showcased the Munk School’s growing impact on the global policy stage....
Prime Minister Carney makes landmark announcement at the Munk School: Canada will meet NATO’s two percent military expenditure target this fiscal year.
“There’s no better place to have this announcement than the Munk School. This institution over the past two decades- faculty, students, graduates, have helped shape Canada’s domestic policies, our geopolitical strategies and beyond our shores as well. We wanted to make this announcement here because your insights at the Munk School have never been in more demand than in this hinge moment in our history.” Prime Minister Mark Carney, June 2025....
Meet Four Munk School Grads Who Left Their Mark Beyond the Classroom
As they cross the stage at Convocation Hall, four graduating students from the Master of Public Policy and Master of Global Affairs programs at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy reflect on an experience that has shaped far more than their academic resumes. From policy labs and international internships to student leadership and case competitions, these new grads used their time at Munk to explore interests, build confidence, and prepare to take on the world. We asked the four graduating students to reflect on their defining moments, inspirations, and advice for the next generation of Munk students....
Brain drain or brain gain? New evidence points to benefits of skilled migration
High-skilled professionals from small or lower-income countries often emigrate in search of greater opportunities. For countries of origin, this population outflow can prompt concern over the loss of human capital– an effect that is colloquially known as “brain drain.” But a new review published in Science reveals evidence that high-skilled migration opportunities can also lead to “brain gain,” increasing, rather than decreasing, a country’s overall stock of educated workers. ...
Announcing Ken Roy as new Diplomat in Residence
The Ford School extends a warm welcome to Ken Roy, who will serve as the new Diplomat in Residence (DIR) for the North Central region. He will offer advice and guidance to students interested in exploring careers, internships, or fellowships with the U.S. Foreign and Civil Service....
Mental health and marriage timing
In a new study, Axinn investigates the dynamics between the social organization of families and parental mental health using data from over 10,000 individuals in the Chitwan Valley, Nepal. Setting his research in Nepal— with its near universal marriage and childbearing practices and pronounced gendered household roles—offered a context to examine the effects of both mothers’ and fathers’ depression on the children. ...