Horner Selected as Third class of Presidential Engagement Fellow
Third class of Presidential Engagement Fellows announced
Jake Haselswerdt Researches Public Attitudes Toward Social Safety Net Programs
In a recent article published in Political Behavior, Jake Haselswerdt explores how policy design affects the perception of who benefits from the policy with respect to race and immigration status.
Oded Gurantz receives prestigious NAEd/Spencer Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship
The National Academy of Education (NAEd) recently announced that Truman School Assistant Professor Oded Gurantz was one of the recipients of the 2020 NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship. Each year, 30 pre-tenure scholars receive a $70,000 award to further their research in areas addressing critical national and international issues in education. The award provides funding for fellows to focus on research and attend professional development retreats.
IPP Welcomes Sara Gable
The Institute of Public Policy in the Truman School of Public Affairs at the University of Missouri is pleased to announce that Dr. Sara Gable will be the Director of IPP effective September 1, 2020.
IPP Highlights Student Research
Graduate Research Assistants Dylan Cain and Suzette Nahach published new research recently in the policy areas of Public Health and Safety and (Early Childhood) Education.
Dylan Cain published new research concerning the Corona Disease outbreak. COVID-19 and the Constitution: State Police Powers and Judicial Scrutiny takes a look at local, state, and federal responses to the pandemic.
Dr. Sara Gable appointed new Director of the Institute of Public Policy
The Harry S Truman School of Public Affairs at the University of Missouri is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sara Gable as the new Director of the Institute of Public Policy (IPP), effective September 1, 2020. Since 1996, Dr.
Dr. Mun Choi releases statement on video and resulting Title IX investigation
UM System President and MU Interim Chancellor Dr. Mun Y. Choi released a statement yesterday about the recent video posted to social media by high school students, one of whom was preparing to attend MU in the fall, and the resulting Title IX investigation.
Read Dr. Choi's full statement here:
Mid-Career Student Cale Ottens Works with "Listos California" Campaign During COVID-19 Response
Truman School mid-career student Cale Ottens is making a difference in his community. Cale is working with the Governor of California’s Office of Emergency Services on a public awareness campaign called “Listos California.” This campaign is designed to reach California’s diverse and most vulnerable populations, who face challenges including social isolation, poverty, language barriers, and other access and functional needs.