Public Servants founder and CEO Ashleigh Axios joins the University of Arkansas School of Art as its inaugural Design Scholar in Residence, connecting design, public policy, civic engagement, and professional practice across the fall semester.

You don’t need to have everything figured out before bringing in outside help. Here are a few things nonprofits can consider when defining the work—and where the right partner can help.

Government services are how many people experience public institutions in everyday life. Explore what counts as a government service, what it takes for one to work well, and why the systems behind the experience matter.

Alt text helps make the meaning behind images available to more people. Learn what alternative text is, where it's used, and why it's an important part of creating more accessible digital communication.

Public Servants’ Fall 2026 creative and civic practice internship is a paid, part-time, remote contract role offering space for early-career creatives to contribute to real projects in design, storytelling, and public-interest work. Applications are open.

A scam can begin with the right message reaching the right person at the right time. Learn why scams succeed, why local governments have an important role to play, and how trusted public resources can help residents prevent, recognize, and respond to fraud.

Birthright citizenship determines how most people born in the United States become citizens. Learn where the principle comes from, how the Fourteenth Amendment established it, who it applies to, and why it remains a foundational part of constitutional democracy.

Public Servants is proud to sponsor the 2026 Service to the Citizen Awards as a challenge coin sponsor, celebrating the individuals and teams whose work strengthens public services and improves lives across the United States.

Public Servants is seeking city managers, county managers, town managers, chief administrative officers, and other local government leaders to participate in a national research effort exploring leadership experiences in local government.