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I am passionate about
Public service.
Professor Stephanie Moulton, incoming acting dean, steps into her new role while preparing students to turn policy knowledge into action that improves people’s lives. Learn about her and the college leadership change.
I am passionate about
Leadership.
Maceda Berhanu's BA in Public Management, Leadership and Policy, with a second major in Sociology, is preparing her to connect individuals to the resources they need to find success.
I am passionate about
Data-driven policy.
Elizabeth Yirava uses data to understand the societal impact of policy and to create effective solutions for communities. Her studies in policy analysis and statistics are preparing her to address public challenges.
I am passionate about
Economic development.
Grant Plummer’s double major in policy analysis and finance will help him launch a career in economic development. He hopes to provide underserved areas the tools they need for sustainable growth.
I am passionate about
Community service.
Courtney Moore is earning her MPA, which is preparing her to help communities solve their unique challenges through a career in public management.
Undergraduate Degrees
Turn your passion into policy.
A degree from the John Glenn College of Public Affairs is the first step to launching a lifetime of making positive change in the world.
Explore Undergraduate Degrees
Explore Undergraduate Minors
Graduate Degrees
Prepare to lead your team, organization and community to a better tomorrow.
Glenn College graduate programs will deepen your knowledge and provide you with the skills to advance your career in the public and nonprofit sectors.
Explore Graduate Degrees
Explore Graduate Minors and Certificates
Washington, D.C., Programs
Live, learn and work in the nation’s capital.
The Glenn College’s D.C. office provides support and unique programming for undergraduate and graduate students who want to launch a career in public service.
Learn More about Washington, D.C. Programs
14th
No. 14 -
Ranked 14th nationally among the 266 public affairs schools in the 2026
U.S. News & World Report
Best Graduate School Rankings.
No. 1 in Ohio -
A full 41 spots above the next highest-ranked Ohio program, the Glenn College is the only public affairs program in Ohio ranked in the top 50 schools.
About the Glenn College
No. 18
Globally
No. 18 -
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy places The Ohio State University’s public administration research 18th in the world, and 5th in the United States, for
collaborative, high-quality and impactful scholarship.
About the Glenn College
Preparing
Leaders
96%
of our undergraduates are employed or are in graduate/professional school within six months of graduation.
100%
of Glenn College MPA, In-Career MA and dual-degree graduates are employed or are in graduate school within six months of graduation.
About the Glenn College
6
Ranked Specialties
No. 6 -
Public Management and Leadership
No. 11 -
Nonprofit Management
No. 18 -
Local Government Management
No. 19 -
Social Policy
No. 26 -
Public Policy Analysis
No. 28
- Public Finance
About the Glenn College
Professional Development
Build your skills and nurture your passion for public service.
We are proud to provide a variety of continuing education programs and technical assistance that improve public administration.
Explore Professional Development Programs
Access Leadership Insights
Featured Research
The Glenn College’s world-class faculty bring practical experience and an interdisciplinary approach to research, analysis and technical assistance.
Explore All Research
How Do Algorithmic Decision-Making Systems Used in Public Benefits Determinations Fail? Insights From Legal Challenges
Public Administration Review
2025
Esra Gules-Guctas and colleagues demonstrate how algorithmic decision-making systems used in public benefits determinations can produce outcomes that fail to comply with legal requirements when statutory rules are improperly implemented in code, often due to flawed data, poor design choices, or inherent system limitations.
Read More
Anticipated Stigma and Burnout: The Impact of Concerns About Being Perceived as Racist Among Law Enforcement Officers
Public Administration Review
2026
This research by
Russell Hassan
examines how the “racist cop” stereotype creates identity-based stress among law enforcement officers, contributing to increased burnout and highlighting the need for organizational support to improve officer well-being.
Read More
Managing Public Sector Contracts: Market Frictions and Human Resources Solutions
Elements in Public and Nonprofit Administration
2026
Dean Trevor Brown and colleagues
present a framework for analyzing the complexities of contracting.
Read More
Evaluating Credibility, Legitimacy and Salience in a Participatory Modeling Project in the Food, Energy, Water Nexus
Environmental Science & Policy
2025
Jeffrey M. Bielicki and colleagues examine factors that should be considered in the assessment of participatory modeling projects.
Read More
The Value of Economic and Community Development Anchors
Economic Development Quarterly
2026
Ned Hill expands and clarifies the concept of development anchor by presenting the collection of anchors as a practical toolkit that planners and economic developers can use.
Read More
Recent Headlines
College News
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What Opportunities Does AI Bring to Public Service?
Glenn College experts offer AI insight for students and professionals.
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New Edition: Spring 2026 Public Address Magazine
What opportunities does AI bring to public service? John Glenn College of Public Affairs faculty and students share how thoughtful use of AI can serve the public good.
Image
AI on the Front Lines of Public Service
Google and CrowdStrike experts join the Glenn College to map out the future of applied AI in government.
Skip to Main Content
I am passionate about
Public service.
Professor Stephanie Moulton, incoming acting dean, steps into her new role while preparing students to turn policy knowledge into action that improves people’s lives. Learn about her and the college leadership change.
I am passionate about
Leadership.
Maceda Berhanu's BA in Public Management, Leadership and Policy, with a second major in Sociology, is preparing her to connect individuals to the resources they need to find success.
I am passionate about
Data-driven policy.
Elizabeth Yirava uses data to understand the societal impact of policy and to create effective solutions for communities. Her studies in policy analysis and statistics are preparing her to address public challenges.
I am passionate about
Economic development.
Grant Plummer’s double major in policy analysis and finance will help him launch a career in economic development. He hopes to provide underserved areas the tools they need for sustainable growth.
I am passionate about
Community service.
Courtney Moore is earning her MPA, which is preparing her to help communities solve their unique challenges through a career in public management.
Undergraduate Degrees
Turn your passion into policy.
A degree from the John Glenn College of Public Affairs is the first step to launching a lifetime of making positive change in the world.
Explore Undergraduate Degrees
Explore Undergraduate Minors
Graduate Degrees
Prepare to lead your team, organization and community to a better tomorrow.
Glenn College graduate programs will deepen your knowledge and provide you with the skills to advance your career in the public and nonprofit sectors.
Explore Graduate Degrees
Explore Graduate Minors and Certificates
Washington, D.C., Programs
Live, learn and work in the nation’s capital.
The Glenn College’s D.C. office provides support and unique programming for undergraduate and graduate students who want to launch a career in public service.
Learn More about Washington, D.C. Programs
14th
No. 14 -
Ranked 14th nationally among the 266 public affairs schools in the 2026
U.S. News & World Report
Best Graduate School Rankings.
No. 1 in Ohio -
A full 41 spots above the next highest-ranked Ohio program, the Glenn College is the only public affairs program in Ohio ranked in the top 50 schools.
About the Glenn College
No. 18
Globally
No. 18 -
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy places The Ohio State University’s public administration research 18th in the world, and 5th in the United States, for
collaborative, high-quality and impactful scholarship.
About the Glenn College
Preparing
Leaders
96%
of our undergraduates are employed or are in graduate/professional school within six months of graduation.
100%
of Glenn College MPA, In-Career MA and dual-degree graduates are employed or are in graduate school within six months of graduation.
About the Glenn College
6
Ranked Specialties
No. 6 -
Public Management and Leadership
No. 11 -
Nonprofit Management
No. 18 -
Local Government Management
No. 19 -
Social Policy
No. 26 -
Public Policy Analysis
No. 28
- Public Finance
About the Glenn College
Professional Development
Build your skills and nurture your passion for public service.
We are proud to provide a variety of continuing education programs and technical assistance that improve public administration.
Explore Professional Development Programs
Access Leadership Insights
Featured Research
The Glenn College’s world-class faculty bring practical experience and an interdisciplinary approach to research, analysis and technical assistance.
Explore All Research
How Do Algorithmic Decision-Making Systems Used in Public Benefits Determinations Fail? Insights From Legal Challenges
Public Administration Review
2025
Esra Gules-Guctas and colleagues demonstrate how algorithmic decision-making systems used in public benefits determinations can produce outcomes that fail to comply with legal requirements when statutory rules are improperly implemented in code, often due to flawed data, poor design choices, or inherent system limitations.
Read More
Anticipated Stigma and Burnout: The Impact of Concerns About Being Perceived as Racist Among Law Enforcement Officers
Public Administration Review
2026
This research by
Russell Hassan
examines how the “racist cop” stereotype creates identity-based stress among law enforcement officers, contributing to increased burnout and highlighting the need for organizational support to improve officer well-being.
Read More
Managing Public Sector Contracts: Market Frictions and Human Resources Solutions
Elements in Public and Nonprofit Administration
2026
Dean Trevor Brown and colleagues
present a framework for analyzing the complexities of contracting.
Read More
Evaluating Credibility, Legitimacy and Salience in a Participatory Modeling Project in the Food, Energy, Water Nexus
Environmental Science & Policy
2025
Jeffrey M. Bielicki and colleagues examine factors that should be considered in the assessment of participatory modeling projects.
Read More
The Value of Economic and Community Development Anchors
Economic Development Quarterly
2026
Ned Hill expands and clarifies the concept of development anchor by presenting the collection of anchors as a practical toolkit that planners and economic developers can use.
Read More
Recent Headlines
College News
Image
What Opportunities Does AI Bring to Public Service?
Glenn College experts offer AI insight for students and professionals.
Image
New Edition: Spring 2026 Public Address Magazine
What opportunities does AI bring to public service? John Glenn College of Public Affairs faculty and students share how thoughtful use of AI can serve the public good.
Image
AI on the Front Lines of Public Service
Google and CrowdStrike experts join the Glenn College to map out the future of applied AI in government.