Public Administration and International Affairs Department News, Media Commentary and Research
Herrold’s “Delta Democracy” Reviewed in Voluntas Journal
"Delta Democracy: Pathways to Incremental Civic Revolution in Egypt Beyond" (Oxford University Press, 2020), written by Associate Professor of Public Administration and International Affairs Catherine Herrold, was reviewed in Voluntas: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations.
Baker Weighs in on Biden’s Use of the Defense Production Act to Manage the Economy
The Hon. James E. Baker, professor of public administration and international affairs by courtesy, was quoted in The Economist article, "A law meant to boost America’s security becomes industrial policy."
See related: Economic Policy, Government, United States
Murrett Talks to International Business Times About China’s Recent Accusations Regarding US, Taiwan
Robert Murrett, professor of practice of public administration and international affairs, was quoted in the International Business Times article, "China Accuses The US Of Using Taiwan To Divide The Indo-Pacific Region."
See related: China, Foreign Policy, Global Governance, International Affairs
Himmelreich Receives Camilla Stivers Best Article Award from Public Management Research Association
"Artificial Intelligence and Administrative Evil," co-authored by Assistant Professor of Public Administration and International Affairs Johannes Himmelreich, was awarded the Camilla Stivers Best Article Award by the Public Management Research Association.
See related: Autonomous Systems, Awards & Honors
Banks Discusses the Third Jan. 6 Committee Hearing on CBS News
William Banks, professor emeritus of public administration and international affairs, joined CBS News to discuss the third Jan. 6 Committee hearing.
See related: Congress, Government, United States
Yinger Discusses the Effects of School District Consolidation in Columbia Missourian Article
John Yinger, Trustee Professor of Economics and Public Administration, was featured in the Columbia Missourian article, "Q&A: The benefits and drawbacks of school district consolidation."
See related: Economic Policy, Education, United States
Banks Reviews the Legal Implications of the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Hearings on CBS News
William Banks, professor emeritus of public administration and international affairs, joined CBS News to discuss the legal implications of House select committee hearings on the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
See related: Congress, Government, Law, United States
Counting Clicks
Researchers in the Maxwell X Lab are gauging the effectiveness of various student recruitment tools.
See related: Education
Williams Weighs in on Looming Stalemate in Ukraine, Expanding Coalition of Nations in New York Times
Michael Williams, associated professor of public administration and international affairs, was quoted in the New York Times article, "Biden Races to Expand Coalition Against Russia but Meets Resistance."
See related: Foreign Policy, Global Governance, International Agreements, Russia, Ukraine
Himmelreich Weighs in on Use of AI-Powered Weapons Scanners in Lifewire
Johannes Himmelreich, assistant professor of public administration and international affairs, was quoted in the Lifewire article, "AI-Powered Gun Scanners Could Help Fight Crime."
See related: Autonomous Systems, Crime & Violence, Data Privacy, United States
MPA/MA (IR) Student Selected as a 2022 Boren Fellow
Christopher Beardsley, an M.P.A./M.A. (IR) student, has been named a 2022 Boren Fellow. Boren Awards fund students to study critical languages through immersive experiences abroad. Applicants must articulate a commitment to public service and national security.
See related: Awards & Honors, Student Experience
Mihm Talks to the Daily Scoop About Federal Performance in the First Quarter
Chris Mihm, adjunct professor of public administration and international affairs, discussed the progress Federal agencies have made through the first quarter of the year on the Daily Scoop Podcast.
See related: Federal, United States
MA (IR) Student Discusses the Need for Queen Elizabeth to Apologize for Racism in Independent UK
"As an American, I think Queen Elizabeth II should apologize for racism at her Platinum Jubilee," authored by M.A. (IR) student Maya Amari Smith-Custer, was published in the Independent UK.
See related: Civil Rights, Europe, Race & Ethnicity
Murrett talks to International Business Times, Politico About US-China Relations
Robert Murrett, professor of practice of public administration and international affairs, discussed the latest in U.S.-China relations in International Business Times and Politico articles.
See related: China, Global Governance, International Affairs, United States
Equal time for equal crime? Racial bias in school discipline
See related: Civil Rights, Education, Race & Ethnicity
Herrold Awarded Fulbright to Study Grassroots Community Change in Serbia
Catherine Herrold, associate professor of public administration and international affairs, is heading to Serbia for seven months in the Spring 2023 semester. She will live and work in local communities there, interact extensively with local residents and collaborate with scholars at the University of Belgrade.
See related: Europe, Grant Awards