Faculty

Mar 17, 2025

Faculty Spotlight: Jay Rickabaugh

“My mind is constantly trying to solve problems,” said Jay Rickabaugh on how he found himself working in the field of public administration. “I started with an interest in public transportation, which requires a lot of cooperation with different organizations – and saw how solving those issues applied to other fields.” Rickabaugh is an assistant…

Mar 17, 2025

Faculty Spotlight: Graham Ambrose

“How do you help communities come together to make decisions that will help the people in that community?”   That’s a question Graham Ambrose, assistant professor of Public Administration, has been exploring for years, and what he found in his investigations surprised him. “There are a lot of standards that we talk about in theory…

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.

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 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.

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.

Jul 21, 2023

How Partisan Politics Could Help Public Health

A new study suggests partisan politics can be used to encourage the public to get vaccinated. Political science professor and co-author Steve Greene discusses their findings.

Apr 21, 2023

MPA Faculty Spotlight: Jerrell Coggburn

MPA director and professor of public administration Jarrell Coggburn shares about his time at NC State and what led him to his current position.

Feb 20, 2023

SPIA to Host Wildfire Simulation Competition

MPA students will take part in the NASPAA Wildfire Simulation Competition. Twelve universities, including NC State, from around the world will host this event.

May 12, 2022

Professor Irwin Morris Honored with V.O. Key Award

"Movers & Stayers" earns the 2022 V.O. Key Award for the best book on Southern politics.