Graduate Research Assistant, Suzette Nahach, working in conjunction with the University of Missouri Status of Women Committee (SWC), has published a policy brief entitled “Status of Women in Academia.” Nahach, a Master’s student at the Truman School of Public Affairs, presents this informational brief outlining several key trends regarding the institutional experiences of women on college campuses.
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences has invited Brian Kisida, assistant professor in the Harry S Truman School of Public Affairs at the University of Missouri, to join its Commission on the Arts.
Congrats to the outstanding Political Science seniors honored with the Mizzou '39 Award:
TSPA professor Dr. Oded Gurantz recently published an examination of the Oregon Promise 
Dr. Paul Wallace, emeritus professor of Political Science, an expert in India and South Asian politics, international relations and terrorism, author of eight books and nearly 50 book chapter and articles and beloved by generations of students, passed away on Feb. 22, 2020 in Columbia.
Wallace taught at MU for nearly 40 years, from 1964-2002, serving as department chair and director of international studies, among other duties. Wallace retired in 2005 but continued to teach classes in MU’s Honors College.
U.S. Air Force Colonel Bryan Watson (BA Geography, ’93) received the MU College of Arts and Science 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award on Feb. 21, 2020, and the Political Science Department hosted a reception in his honor.
This distinguished award recognizes individuals who have brought distinction to themselves and to A&S through their accomplishments.
Congratulations to Kati Abbott, winner of the first College of Arts and Science Advisor of the Year Award!
Kati was officially recognized at 3 p.m on Feb. 18 in Jesse Wrench Auditorium as part of Arts and Science week. https://coas.missouri.edu/event/arts-and-science-week-2020
Associate Professor of Political Science, Stephen L. Quackenbush was invited to give the keynote address at a December 2019 conference at the Center for Security and Strategic Research in Latvia. The title of his address was International Conflict, Logic, and Deterrence.
The December 3, Inside Mizzou podcast featured 2 MSA leaders: President Jennifer Sutterer, a senior double majoring in political science and philosophy; and Senate Speaker Jacob Addington, a senior majoring in journalism. The ins and outs of the legislative process as well as the many unique ways MSA contributes to life at Mizzou are discussed.
Arts and Science senior Ali Abdulaziz has had no lack of involvement while here at Mizzou. On top of his political science major and military science minor, he is heavily involved with the MU Reserve Officer Training Corps, Mizzou Cannon Crew, Ranger Company, intramural sports, and he has been a primary trainer for United Service Dogs with Veterans.