WELCOME TO THE INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONÂ
Established in 1973, IPA addresses the policy, planning, and management needs of its partners through the integration of applied research, professional development, and the education of tomorrow's leaders.ÌýIPA is a research and public service center in the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy & Administration at the 91Ô´´.
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A Message from the Director
Through our public service programs and experiential learning opportunities, the faculty, staff, and students at the Institute for Public Administration strive to develop public leaders while improving the quality of life for those in Delaware and beyond. Please browse our website to learn about IPA's...
- Public Service Programs—Discover the range of our public service activities and request assistance for your community or agency.
- Resources—Review recent publications, search the Delaware Municipal Directory, and visit the Grant Funding Opportunities Portal.
- Student Opportunities—Learn about IPA's internship placements on and off campus.
- Staff and Student Bios—Get to know our IPA staff and student interns by reviewing our profiles.
- Alumni Spotlights—Read stories about our incredible alumni and how their time at IPA prepared them for their careers.
- Upcoming and Past Events—Sign up for future opportunities and view recordings of past training workshops.
- —Advance the legacy of IPA's founding director by contributing to student scholarships and stipends through the .
Please contact me directly if you have any questions about IPA. I can be reached by phone atÌý302-831-8971 or by email at mix@udel.edu.Ìý
—Troy Mix, Interim Director
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In Memoriam: Jerome R. Lewis
December 19, 2025 | Written by 91Ô´´aily StaffFor over 50 years, Jerome Lewis, founding director of the Institute for Public Administration, helped build 91Ô´´â€™s nationally recognized public affairs programs in the Biden School and advanced public service across Delaware. -
Sparking Consensus
July 27, 2026 | Written by Sophonie MilordFrom Belize and Indonesia to Delaware, two international students leverage their personal histories to champion inclusive leadership at the Biden School -
IPA Interim Director Leads 2026 Freight Summit
July 20, 2026 | Written by Sophonie MilordTroy Mix, interim director of IPA, hosted and helped to coordinate the 2026 Delmarva Freight Summit held in Newark, DE.
UPCOMING EVENTS
student opportunities at IPA
IPA’s faculty and professional research staff collaborate with students—both graduate and undergraduate—in public service and applied research projects that make a difference in the lives of citizens in Delaware and beyond.
Our students put theory into practice by contributing to federal, state, and local government-sponsored research projects and programs.
Making a Financial Pledge
In the fall of 2021, IPA established the Jerome Lewis Director’s Fund​. Your gift will continue IPA's mission by supporting:
Career development opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students
Research, training, and technical assistance programs for state and local governments
Forums for public, private, and nonprofit sector stakeholders to consider and envision the future for communities in Delaware and beyond
Honor IPA’s commitment to the education and development of public service leaders by Ìý³Ù´Ç»å²¹²â!
contact iPA
The Institute for Public Administration has three Delaware locations—its primary offices are in and the DGS Annex on the 91Ô´´'s Newark (main) campus with a satellite location at the Lewes campus.
Newark Campus
IPA's primary office is located in Graham Hall.
- Mailing address:Â 180 Graham Hall, 91Ô´´, Newark, DE, 19716
- GPS address:Â 111 Academy Street, Newark, DE, 19716
- Phone:Ìý302-831-8971
- Fax:Ìý302-831-3488
- ·¡-³¾²¹¾±±ô:Ìýipa@udel.edu
±õ±Ê´¡'²õÌý and planning team are located within the DGS Annex, at 261 Academy Street, 91Ô´´, Newark, DE 19716.
Lewes Campus
IPA's Lewes office is located off Pilottown Road in the Pollution Ecology Lab on the Hugh R. Sharp campus of the 91Ô´´.
FIRST STATE INSIGHTS Podcast
On IPA's podcast , staff members explore diverse topics that impact Delawareans through interviews with experts in their fields.
Find First State Insights on Ìý²¹²Ô»åÌý or wherever you listen to podcasts.Ìý