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Americans Love Families. American Policies Don’t.

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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.
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.
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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.
a vial labelled "COVID-19 Vaccine" sits on a table against a yellow backdrop

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.
The 1911 building on the Court of North Carolina.

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.
cover of "Movers and Stayers"

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.
Professor James Brunet

Mar 24, 2022

Associate Professor James R. Brunet Recognized for Outstanding Faculty Engagement

SPIA professor selected to receive NC State’s 2021 Outstanding Engagement Award for his work developing the next generation of police leaders in North Carolina.

Oct 30, 2018

Dr. James Zink Publication

Department of Political Science associate professor Dr. James Zink and co-author Dr. Michelle Schwarze (UW-Madison) recently published their article, "James Wilson's Science of Politics and the Moral Psychology of American Constitutionalism" in the fall issues of American Political Thought: A Journal of Ideas, Institutions, and Culture.

Jun 24, 2018

Americans Love Families. American Policies Don’t.

NC State political scientist Steve Greene spoke with the New York Times about the disconnect between the reverence politicians and voters have for families and the policies they enact.