We congratulate Emeritus Professors, Kant Patel and Mark Rushefsky, on the forthcoming publication of The Opioid Epidemic: Missed Opportunities and Policy Failures. Reviewer Frank Thompson writes, "Anchored in a keen understanding of the policy process, Patel and Rushefsky provide an historical overview of government efforts in the United States to respond to three … [Read more...] about Kant Patel and Mark Rushefsky Set to Publish Book on Opioid Crisis
Congratualtions to 2014 Accelerated MPA alumni, Zach Clapper, on joining the The Denver Foundation as Engaged Philanthropy Officer. … [Read more...] about Zach Clapper Moves Up a Mile
After serving as Public Health Information Administrator since 2014, MPA alumna, Kathryn Wall, is leaving the Springfield Greene County Health Department. Kathryn joins the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks (BCFO) and will serve as the Director of Community Engagement. … [Read more...] about Kathryn Wall Joins Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks
Congratulations to 2006 alumna, Leah Johnson, and the Illinois State Redbirds. Winning six matches to finish the season, Coach Johnson's Redbirds won the Missouri Valley Conference title. … [Read more...] about Illinois State Volleyball Wins MVC
2008 alumni and MPA Instructor, Garrett Tyson, is providing a webinar for the Missouri Municipal League (MML) entitled Planning and Zoning Basics: The Role of the Commission and Public Hearings. According to the MML, "This session will cover the foundation aspects of municipal planning and zoning with an emphasis on how to effectively utilize public hearings held before … [Read more...] about Garrett Tyson Offers Lessons in Planning and Zoning