As a kid growing up in Missouri, Eric Greitens loved “choose your own adventure” style stories. When he went to college, he resolved to make his life an adventure of his own choosing. His passport stamps comprise a list of geopolitical hotspots: China, Bosnia, Rwanda, Iraq, Bolivia, Afghanistan. His roles in these places have been diverse: teacher, aid worker, Navy SEAL, … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Convocation Explores the Intersection of Strength and Compassion
Professor of Political Science and former Department Head and Dean of the College of Humanities and Public Affairs, Dr. Denny Pilant was honored during the Homecoming Gala with the 2014 Award of Appreciation. A member of the Political Science Department for thirty-six years, Denny's impact on the department, the college, and the University is immeasurable. For a profile of … [Read more...] about Dr. Denny Pilant Honored During Homecoming Gala
2014 MGS alumni Aaron Kruse has been selected to attend the Asia-Pacific Youth Organisation (APYO) Lead Asia Pacific (LAP) Program in Beijing China in November 2014. Aaron will be one of five people representing the United States at this special program for emerging leaders from the twenty-one Pacific Rim countries/economies that make up the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation … [Read more...] about MGS Alumni Selected for Lead Asia Pacific Program
1999 Political Science and 2002 Master of Public Administration alumni, Cory Baker, was recently promoted to the rank of Lt. Colonel in the United States Air Force. In addition to being promoted, Lieutenant Colonel Baker was selected to be the 48th Medical Support Squadron Commander at RAF Lakenheath, England. He will manage approximately 200 personnel in the squadron and … [Read more...] about A Salute to Alumni Lt. Colonel Cory Baker
Please join the Thomas Strong Chair in Middle Eastern Studies, the Political Science department, and the Global Studies program as we welcome Dr. Michael Gunter for a public lecture on the current situation in the Middle East. "How to Defeat ISIS via the Kurdish Road" will be presented on October 17th, from 5:00 until 7:00, in the Meyer Library Auditorium (room 101) on the … [Read more...] about “How to Defeat ISIS via the Kurdish Road” – A Public Lecture