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Our students hail from all around the globe, bringing unique perspectives and diverse skillsets to the Max Bell School. Here, we highlight the stories of past and present members of our Master of Public Policy program by exploring the experiences that shaped them, the paths that led them to McGill, and the impacts they are having on the world.

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Meet Our MPPs: Arwa Emhemed

12 Jun 2024

Arwa joined the Max Bell School from Libya to gain practical experience in public policy making.

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Meet Our MPPs: Sarahí Nava Marquina, Nina Hernández Jayme, and Fiorella Becerra Ortiz

17 May 2024

Every MPP hopes to find new friends and new connections when they arrive at Max Bell, but a lucky few find their lifelong friends. Sarahí Nava Marquina, Nina Hernández Jayme, and Fiorella Becerra...

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Meet Our MPPs: Rebecca Kresta

14 May 2024

Mechanical engineer turned humanitarian logistician, Rebecca aims to bridge the gap between technical expertise and policymaking.

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Three McCall MacBain Scholars join 24-25 MPP

30 Apr 2024

Welcoming Al-Amin Ahamed, Harley Martin, Noémie Veilleux, Isabella Coronado Doria, Juan Francisco Escalante Villar, Suhanya Joseph de Saram, Jacob Kates Rose, and Bianca Mammarella to the 24-25 MPP...

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Meet Our MPPs: Sean Celi

18 Apr 2024

Sean Celi shares what led him to pursue an MPP at Max Bell.

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Why democracy in Bangladesh is worth it

26 Oct 2023

Meet Aftab Ahmed, a 2023 MPP alumnus and opinion columnist with over 100 published articles about the state of Bangladesh's fragile democracy.

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Shaping the Arc of History Through Policy

16 Jan 2023

MPP Aftab Ahmed learns what it means for policy makers to provide "fearless advice and loyal implementation” on Parliament Hill.

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Three McCall MacBain Scholars Join the Class of 2023

3 Jun 2022

This year, the Max Bell School at McGill University has attracted three McCall MacBain Scholars to join our fourth cohort of Master of Public Policy students. ...

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New Voices for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

8 Feb 2022

The Scholarships for New Voices in Public Policy are granted to exceptional incoming Max Bell School MPP students who aspire in their professional careers to contribute to advancing equity,...