The Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs reflects the vision of its namesake, Dr. Hugo Wall, a professor who served the University for forty-two years, from 1929 to 1971. In the mid-1940s, Professor Wall began envisioning an academic unit that would link the University and the community. The mission of the Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs is to engage a diverse faculty, staff and graduate students in applied learning and applied research that benefits the community. Through rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis, the school's research addresses critical public sector issues, informs public policy decisions, and contributes to the advancement of effective governance and public service delivery. Whether examining public finance, urban development, environmental sustainability, or social equity, the school's research endeavors strive to enhance our understanding of complex challenges faced by the governments and non-profit organizations. The Hugo Wall School is also the home to two applied research centers: the Environmental Finance Center (EFC) and Kansas Public Finance Center (KPFC). Notably, the EFC has been selected to establish an Environmental Justice Thriving Communities. Deeply integrated into the local community, the school is involved in numerous projects with nonprofit and public partners providing applied learning opportunities for students and building community capacity.
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Mark A. Glaser, Professor |
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Hai David Guo, Regents Distinguished Professor of Public Finance |
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Ruowen Shen, Assistant Professor |
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Xiaoheng Wang, Assistant Professor |
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Mercy Umeri, Assistant Teaching Professor |
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Samuel J. Yeager, Professor |
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Ongoing Grants and Sponsored Research
Recently Completed Projects
Environmental Finance Center
Grant and Contract Highlights