The Trachtenberg School (TSPPPA) in the Columbian College of Arts & Sciences is a focal point for public affairs education, research and public service.

TSPPPA equips aspiring and current public service professionals with the tools to analyze policy and lead and manage organizations and teams. Classes are held in the Media and Public Affairs Building, and are an important part of the experience, but the community also provides abundant extracurricular activities, including volunteer projects and social, recreational and cultural events. TSPPPA offers a superior education for students wishing to pursue public affairs-oriented academic programs.