Meet the Faculty Directors


October 22, 2026, 4:45 pm ET

Pursuing a Master's Degree at the Cornell Brooks School: Meet the Faculty Directors

October 22, 2026, 4:45 pm ET
In-Person Event
Location: MVR 2219

Continue your Cornell journey with a graduate degree at the Brooks School

Join the Faculty Directors from the Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Health Administration (MHA), Master of Science in Data Science for Public Policy (MS-DSP), and Master of Science in Environmental and Sustainability Policy (MS-ESP) programs to explore graduate study at the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy.

Whether you're a current Cornell student exploring your next step or beginning to think about what comes after your undergraduate degree, this session is an opportunity to learn what a Brooks School graduate education can offer. Discover how Brooks brings together expertise from across disciplines to prepare leaders to solve today's most pressing public policy challenges and create meaningful impact across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

You'll explore:

  • An overview of the MPA, MHA, MS-DSP, and MS-ESP programs and the career pathways they support.
  • How the Brooks School's interdisciplinary, solution-oriented approach equips students to address complex challenges through engaged learning, close faculty mentorship, and real-world experiences.
  • Signature opportunities, including employer-focused capstones, policy clinics, internships, and professional development.
  • The admissions process, application requirements, and how to determine which Brooks master's program is the best fit for your goals.

Register for the Info Session:

Meet the Speakers

Hear directly from Brooks School faculty leaders representing the MPA, MHA, MS-DSP, and MS-ESP programs.
They’ll share insights into the programs, career pathways, academic and professional opportunities, and graduate study at the Brooks School.
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Anne Byrne
Faculty Director of MS Programs; Assistant Teaching Professor

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Matt Hall
Professor of Public Policy and Sociology, Director of the MPA Program and Cornell Population Center

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Michael Richard
Professor and Director, Sloan Program in Health Administration

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Thomas O'Toole (Moderator)
Assistant Dean for Professional Education