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‘Litigant Shopping’ For Supreme Court Cases Can Backfire

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Mar 17, 2025

MPA Alumni Spotlight: Shannon Beasley Taitt

Shannon Beasley Taitt serves as the director of planning, analysis and coordination for a federal agency that leads public health efforts to advance behavioral health nation-wide.  She enjoys working across substance use and mental health disorder programs and supporting the operational, programmatic and budgetary needs of internal and external stakeholders. “What I find the most…

Mar 17, 2025

Update on the PA Alumni Society – Message from President Alexis Addison

The PA Alumni Society exists to convene and serve as an on-going professional association for graduates of the Ph.D. and MPA programs. To achieve our mission to advance and support public sector leaders, we seek to maintain and strengthen the relationship between the program, current students and alumni. In April 2024, we hosted our Annual…

Mar 17, 2025

Update on the MPA Program with MPA Director, Dr. Mandi Stewart

It’s been an exciting year for me, as I have taken on a new role as director of the Master of Public Administration program as of July 2024. This opportunity has given me a new vantage point to examine the appeal of our program to prospective candidates, observe the wealth of experience and potential among our…
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Mar 17, 2025

Update on the PA Program – Message from Department Chair Dr. Jerrell Coggburn

Greetings, friends! I am happy to be writing to you in my reprised role as the department of Public Administration (PA) chair at the School of Public and International Affairs, which I resumed last July. It was my good fortune to return to the role right at the time the department began its latest surge…
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Feb 18, 2025

Galik Named to Latest Cohort of University Faculty Scholars

NC State’s 2024-25 class of University Faculty Scholars have been announced. These 20 early- and mid-career faculty receive this designation in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements and contributions to NC State through their teaching, scholarship and service to the university and beyond. Professor of Public and and International Affairs Christopher Galik is one of the faculty members recognized.
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Dec 9, 2024

NC State Announces Launch of Universitywide Climate and Sustainability Academy

Public administration professor Christopher Galik will take on the role of deputy executive director of NC State's new Climate and Sustainability Academy.
Jim Brunet teaching AOMP class.

Oct 24, 2024

NC State’s Program Celebrates Milestone in Educating Public Safety Leaders

Commemorating its 100th session, AOMP remains committed to developing public safety professionals into the next generation of proactive leaders.
Miroslava Colan proudly displays her Howling Success banner.

Oct 23, 2024

Howling Success: Miroslava Colan

MIS student Miroslava Colan's success draws upon her experiences in her home country of Venezuela to advocate for the voting rights of college students and immigrants. Through her work leading Pack the Polls, she encourages the campus community to participate in local and national elections.
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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.