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Introducing FedSupport

In response to the recent disruptions to the civil service, the Partnership for Public Service is launching FedSupport, a centralized hub that provides critical resources to current and former federal employees, frequently asked questions, webinars, and information about the federal workforce.

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By Gracie Brandsgard

Application Open: Harvard Public Policy Leadership Conference

Harvard Kennedy School is currently accepting applications to its Annual Public Policy Leadership Conference (PPLC). The conference will be held October 30 – November 2, 2025.

The PPLC mission is to inspire undergraduate student leaders—particularly those from historically underrepresented and …

By Gracie Brandsgard

Rachel Rudacille ’26 Named Truman Scholar

Rachel Rudacille ’26, was awarded the highly prestigious Truman Scholarship. The U.S. Congress established the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation as a living memorial to President Truman in 1975. The foundation awards merit-based graduate school scholarships to college students in their junior …

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