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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.