Some timely insights from our man in Kiev, Glendal Wright. While the political and journalistic elite in the USA seem totally consumed by the contents of the Trump-Zelensky phone call, it has not drawn much attention from the mass of people in Ukraine. The only reaction has come from some of the political elite which has tended to support the conclusion that Biden and his … [Read more...] about Trump-Zelensky Phone Conversation is Ho-Hum for People in Ukraine
Congratulations to 1995 MPA alumni, Jason Pace. Jason has been promoted to lieutenant and named the assistant director of the Missouri State Highway Patrol Recruiting & Community Outreach Division in Jefferson City. … [Read more...] about Jason Pace Promoted
Political Science alumni, Glendal Wright (AKA Our Man in Kiev), regularly shares his observations about European politics. The Unintended Consequences of Brexit: Great Britain becomes Less Britain and United Kingdom becomes Disunited Kingdom Perhaps people don’t understand the difference between what constitutes Great Britain and the United Kingdom. It is a matter of … [Read more...] about The Unintended Consequences of Brexit
2019 MPA alumna, Hannah O'Keefe, has landed in St. Louis.* I’m working for A. J. Gallagher on their research and insights team. For a broad overview, most of our projects are seeking to understand the healthcare market influence of large employers (more than 5,000 employees) and employer health coalitions. So Dr. Rushefsky’s healthcare policy class is coming in handy, too.** … [Read more...] about Update from Hannah O’Keefe
2009 alumna and Director of Training at New York City Emergency Management Department, Sarah Geydarov, recently wrote about her agency's program that "links newer agency members with more seasoned staffers who can provide advice, coaching, and professional support that will encourage growth and development" for Domestic Preparedness. To read more about this innovative … [Read more...] about Sarah Geydarov on the Importance of Mentorship