public service

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The university said the doctorate is in recognition of his contributions to public service, environmental advocacy and the arts.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

"That would have been an important specimen," said Freeman, lead author of the study and a senior public service associate emeritus at the UGA Odum School of Ecology.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

For Mueller, the investigation was a capstone of a long career in public service.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

“Voters may see self-dealing as evidence that a candidate is prioritizing personal enrichment over public service, which damages confidence in elections and governmental institutions,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

He turned to her and said, “About time,” when the train finally creaked in, with the familiarity strangers adopt with each other after sharing in the disappointment of a public service.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie