School of Public and International Affairs

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Oct 9, 2024

What Role Do Governments Play After a Disaster? Will Hurricane Helene Change Anything?

What should the federal government do after a disaster? What should state and local governments do? And what lessons might policymakers take from Hurricane Helene? Professor of Public Administration Tom Birkland weighs in.

a group of protesters is gathered in front of the U.S. Supreme court

Sep 30, 2024

‘Litigant Shopping’ For Supreme Court Cases Can Backfire

Choosing plaintiffs with specific demographic attributes can be used to shape public opinion about the U.S. Supreme Court – but it can also backfire. Elizabeth Lane, assistant professor of political science, weighs in.

Sep 10, 2024

Frank Bruni to Address “The Age of Grievance” at NC State’s American Ideals Lecture

This event is part of a broader initiative to enrich students' understanding of American ideals and the political process.

Two people standing in an atrium. The man is in graduation reglaia.

Sep 5, 2024

Discovering a Passion for Nonprofits: Meet Ryan Phillips, LPS ‘24

Ryan Phillips recently graduated from the Leadership in the Public Sector (LPS). The program allowed him to have flexibility while working as a Lieutenant for the Hillsborough/Orange Rural Fire Department.

Morris sitting in the SPIA suite in Caldwell Hall.

Sep 5, 2024

Forming Critical Thinkers

Executive Director of the School of Public and International Affairs Irwin Morris believes that the path to becoming an engaged critical thinker begins with our own personal stories.

photo shows the front facade of the U.S. Supreme Court building

Aug 30, 2024

Public Opinion of New Justices Affects Views on Entire Supreme Court

The extent to which U.S. adults support newly appointed justices to the Supreme Court strongly influences the extent to which they support the high court as an institution. Elizabeth Lane, assistant professor of political science, explains the research.

Aug 16, 2024

Political Science Majors Showcase Research at Summer Symposium

Rising stars present findings at NC State's Undergraduate Research & Creativity Event.

Aug 15, 2024

Political Science Alumni Support Summer Interns

Four students explore diverse career paths through alumni-funded internships.

Dr. Zlatin Mitkov and new graduate Justin Thorpe at commencement

May 9, 2024

Justin Thorpe Receives Erika Fairchild Outstanding Paper Award

Independent research project examined the relationship between party identity and partisan polarization.

May 2, 2024

Grad Student Profile: Paige Moore

Meet Paige Moore a three-time graduate of NC State.

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