Research
The Heller School is home to four nationally-renowned social policy research institutes. Whatever your concentration, you are likely to find a research project in your area of interest.more
Featured research institute: The Schneider Institutes for Health Policy helps turn research into policy.
Second Annual Distinguished Public Policy Lecture
Robert Kuttner discusses social justice and social policy in the Obama era. video
Faculty
Heller counts more than one hundred faculty and researchers, many of whom have designed, implemented, or evaluated large-scale policies and programs affecting the lives of millions in the U.S. and globally.more
HELLER DEAN ON PBS
Dean Lisa Lynch offers her insights into the latest U.S. economic data to PBS Newshour.
MPP PROGRAM DIRECTOR ON CSPAN
Professor Michael Doonan discusses Massachusetts and national health care reform on CSPAN.
Students
Students matriculating into the MPP program will join more than 250 midcareer professionals in residence in Heller doctoral and master's programs. more
Heller MPP students talk about their internships as hands-on, real-world experiences.
Featured: RACHEL FICHTENBAUM, MPP '11
Alumni
Our graduates work in federal, state and local government, as policy analysts and researchers at consulting firms, think tanks or in the nonprofit sector, all with the goal of improving the lives of others.
