The Public Purpose

The Public Purpose is a student-run, peer-reviewed interdisciplinary journal presenting the work of graduate students from the SPA Departments of Government; Justice, Law, and Society; and Public Administration and Policy. Founded in 2003, The Public Purpose is supported by the SPA Graduate Council, with the involvement and guidance of SPA faculty. The journal is released annually in the spring, providing a forum for graduate students to publish papers and original research on timely topics and fostering the awareness and discussion of those topics within the SPA community.