Major Garrett Discusses New Book: Mr. Trump’s Wild Ride
Major Garrett, a 1984 MU graduate with bachelor’s degrees in journalism and political science and chief White House correspondent for CBS News, discussed his recently published book, “Mr. Trump’s Wild Ride,” at an event hosted by Pi Sigma Apha, MU’s Political Science Honor Society.
PhD Candidates Hired
Congratulations to three of our PhD candidates on their recent hires!
Michael Hendricks will be an assistant professor in the Department of Politics and Government at Illinois State University.
Tiffanesha Williams will be a post-doctoral fellow in the Department of Government at American University.
Heather Ba Joins International Relations Faculty
The University of Missouri Department of Political Science is pleased to announce that Heather Ba has joined our faculty.
Squire Receives Career Achievement Award
Congratulations to Peverill Squire, recipient of the APSA State Politics and Policy Section Career Achievement Award. Squire received the award at the 2018 State Politics Conference in June.
Overby Named Distinguished Visiting Scholar at Library of Congress
The John W. Kluge Center in the Library of Congress has announced its newest scholars, who will be in residence during the fall and winter. Among them is MU Professor Marvin Overby, who is working on a book about some of the most significant congressional campaigns in the history of American politics.
Olivia Piontek Gets Hands On Experience at DC-based Urban Institute
Translating ambiguity into workable information is a vexing problem for policy professionals. It is a skill that MPA student Olivia Piontek has honed at the Truman School and tested this summer at the Urban Institute in Washington D.C. As a Research Intern at the Income and Benefits Policy Center, Olivia interpreted policy transmittals from each state of the union to facilitate data analysis. Olivia assisted the Urban Institute with understanding statewide changes to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
Boone County Issues Analysis
The City of Columbia, Boone County, and the Heart of Missouri United Way (HMUW) are constantly evaluating ways to provide a more targeted approach to address social service needs in the community. IPP has the opportunity to support this mission by offering analysis of current population trends and social services in Boone County.
Boone County Children’s Services Fund Consultant
In November 2012, Boone County voters approved a sales tax aimed at establishing a local Children’s Services Fund. This fund is expected to raise $6 million annually and will serve as a funding bank for programs serving local children, youth, and families. IPP has been hired to consult for the nine-person board assigned to oversee the funding allocations to local agencies.