--- title: Public Policy in Action | Cornell Institute for Public Affairs | Alumni Stories (2) description: Alumni Stories | (2) --- Search: FEATURED POST ## Using My Cornell MPA to Strengthen the Arts Community [Read More](https://mpastories.publicpolicy.cornell.edu/blog/using-my-cornell-mpa-to-strengthen-the-arts-community) FEATURED POST ## Cornell's MPA Program Took Me to Kenya, Australia, and Greece — Here's Why [Read More](https://mpastories.publicpolicy.cornell.edu/blog/cornells-mpa-program-took-me-to-kenya-australia-and-greece-heres-why) FEATURED POST ## 8 Ways Cornell Exceeded My Expectations as an MPA Student [Read More](https://mpastories.publicpolicy.cornell.edu/blog/8-ways-cornell-exceeded-my-expectations-as-an-mpa-student) FEATURED POST ## Pursuing a Passion for Human Rights & Social Justice at Cornell University [Read More](https://mpastories.publicpolicy.cornell.edu/blog/pursuing-a-passion-for-human-rights-social-justice-at-cornell-university) FEATURED POST ## Choosing Cornell's MPA, Domestic Policy, and an NYC Externship [Read More](https://mpastories.publicpolicy.cornell.edu/blog/choosing-cornells-mpa-domestic-policy-and-an-nyc-externship) ## LATEST BLOG POSTS #### Filter by Topic - 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