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AcademyThe U.S. Public Service Academy will be the civilian counterpart to the military service academies, a flagship institution designed to build a "more perfect union" by developing leaders of skill and character dedicated to service in the public sector.

At the Academy, more than 5000 students will get a federally-subsidized undergraduate education focused on service and leadership development, followed by five years of service in public sector jobs following graduation. The Academy will develop a new generation of top-quality civilian leaders and will help transform the way Americans perceive, prepare for, and pursue public service.

"A heavy moral obligation rests upon the man of education to do his full duty to his country."

- Theodore Roosevelt

Happy Fourth of July from the Academy!

It’s been a pretty slow week in Washington — with Congress in recess, the rest of the kids want to go play, as well. We’re all looking forward to the Fourth and the attendant days of R-and-R (Aretha will be performing on the Mall, so my mom and sister and I are headed over to [...]

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July 1, 2009
Alyssa Schwenk

Mid-year resolutions

While the end of June often means just a countdown to the Fourth’s long weekend (two more days!) it’s a good time for other things as well. After all, we’re now halfway through 2009 — time to take stock of what’s happened so far. It’s been a pretty good six months at the Academy. So far, [...]

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June 30, 2009
Alyssa Schwenk

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