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Blanton is new chair for Political Science and Public Administration
Rob Blanton, Ph.D., an expert on the international political economy, including the human impacts of the global economy and the intersection of human rights and the global economic system, has been named chair of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration.
posted 3 days ago 13 K2_VIEWSGrowing grassroots change with the “cancer ladies”For the past 20 years, Hardy has developed the Cancer Center’s Deep South Network for Cancer Control, helping to train more than 1,200 laypeople to spread lifesaving information, and hope, in their neighborhoods and hometowns.
posted 9 days ago 30 K2_VIEWSExpert: Human rights should be a focus as North Korea peace talks unfoldHuman rights and international politics experts say efforts to shine a light on human rights abuses in North Korea and calls for improvement must be stated in future discussions.posted a while back 399 K2_VIEWSUAB’s MPA Program hosts first international training programposted a while back 1504 K2_VIEWSTen senior faculty members from the Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre (BPATC) came to UAB for an intensive three-week training program centered around building leadership skills in the public sector.
Student profile: Laila-Rose Hudsonposted a while back 1197 K2_VIEWSLaila-Rose Hudson is the UAB Political Science Program’s Outstanding Student for 2018.
Taking a Leapposted a while back 984 K2_VIEWSPsychology and Public Administration alumna Ann Bridges Steely says her biggest career risks brought the greatest rewards.
Colombia’s Long Search for Peaceposted a while back 1025 K2_VIEWSVeteran Colombia observer Michael J. LaRosa, Ph.D., explains how Colombians recently succeeded in brokering an unprecedented peace agreement between their government and its enemies.
College of Arts and Sciences graduate programs ranked nationallyposted a while back 1533 K2_VIEWSThe Graduate and Professional programs within the Departments of Biology and Political Science and Public Administration rank among the nation’s best.
Moving Birmingham Forward with Mayor Randall L. Woodfinposted a while back 2179 K2_VIEWSThe Department of Political Science and Public Administration Politics and Lecture Series presents "Moving Birmingham Forward with Mayor Randall L. Woodfin."
UAB junior named finalist for Truman ScholarshipErica Webb has been named a finalist for the prestigious scholarship; winners will be announced April 20.posted a while back 561 K2_VIEWSJahani receives Samuel B. Barker Award for Excellence in Graduate StudiesFirooz Jahani is a Fulbright Scholar from Afghanistan and a graduate assistant in the Masters of Public Administration Program in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration.
posted a while back 450 K2_VIEWSIntroducing the new members of the Arts and Sciences Alumni Boardposted a while back 3101 K2_VIEWSThe College of Arts and Sciences is proud to introduce the new alumni board members for 2018.
Celebrating the 2017 College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Awardsposted a while back 2293 K2_VIEWSThese annual awards highlight the diverse talents, professional accomplishments, and community service of our alumni.
Camille Armstrong Memorial Scholarship Step Show set for Feb. 3Proceeds from the show go toward scholarships for future deserving students.posted a while back 870 K2_VIEWSUAB alumnus named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in Law and Policy listAlumnus Hernandez D. Stroud has been named to Forbes’ 2018 list of 30 Under 30.posted a while back 1272 K2_VIEWSAngela Lewis named interim chair of the Department of Political Science and Public Administrationposted a while back 2147 K2_VIEWSDr. Angela Lewis, professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration (formerly Government) and director of the Political Science Program, has agreed to serve as interim chair of the department.
UAB to host 2017 peace and justice studies conferencePeace scholars, educators, and activists from around the world will gather at the University of Alabama at Birmingham from Oct. 25-28 for the 2017 Peace and Justice Studies Association Annual Meeting.
posted a while back 2197 K2_VIEWSAlumni Honored at UAB Excellence in Business Top 25 Eventposted a while back 1997 K2_VIEWSThirteen College of Arts and Sciences alumni were honored as members of the 2017 class of the Excellence in Business Top 25 on Friday, June 23, at the UAB National Alumni Society House.
UAB students propose solutions to global issues at Clinton Global Initiative UniversityTwenty-seven University of Alabama at Birmingham students will present innovative solutions to issues in their communities and around the globe at the 10th annual Clinton Global Initiative University meeting.posted a while back 2205 K2_VIEWSCAS Well Represented at Mr. and Ms. UAB Scholarship CompetitionCollege of Arts and Sciences students studying Biology, Neuroscience, English, and Political Science are among the finalists of the 2017 Mr. and Ms. UAB Scholarship Competition.posted a while back 2078 K2_VIEWS-
Student profile: Laila-Rose Hudsonposted a while back 1197 K2_VIEWS
Laila-Rose Hudson is the UAB Political Science Program’s Outstanding Student for 2018.
UAB junior named finalist for Truman ScholarshipErica Webb has been named a finalist for the prestigious scholarship; winners will be announced April 20.posted a while back 561 K2_VIEWSJahani receives Samuel B. Barker Award for Excellence in Graduate StudiesFirooz Jahani is a Fulbright Scholar from Afghanistan and a graduate assistant in the Masters of Public Administration Program in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration.
posted a while back 450 K2_VIEWSIntroducing the new members of the Arts and Sciences Alumni Boardposted a while back 3101 K2_VIEWSThe College of Arts and Sciences is proud to introduce the new alumni board members for 2018.
Camille Armstrong Memorial Scholarship Step Show set for Feb. 3Proceeds from the show go toward scholarships for future deserving students.posted a while back 870 K2_VIEWSUAB students propose solutions to global issues at Clinton Global Initiative UniversityTwenty-seven University of Alabama at Birmingham students will present innovative solutions to issues in their communities and around the globe at the 10th annual Clinton Global Initiative University meeting.posted a while back 2205 K2_VIEWSCAS Well Represented at Mr. and Ms. UAB Scholarship CompetitionCollege of Arts and Sciences students studying Biology, Neuroscience, English, and Political Science are among the finalists of the 2017 Mr. and Ms. UAB Scholarship Competition.posted a while back 2078 K2_VIEWSOne (Healthier) Person, One Vote?Brian Haynes, a senior majoring in political science and economics, studied the link between Medicaid funding levels and voter turnout in the past three presidential elections.posted a while back 3872 K2_VIEWSMPA Program Honors Alumni at Annual LuncheonAt this year’s luncheon the program awarded the MPA Hall of Fame Award for 2014 and 2015, which is given to an alum with at least ten years of experience in a public service career who has exemplified public service values.posted a while back 4975 K2_VIEWSSlavery in Plain Sight: Illuminating the Dark World of Human TraffickingRobert Blanton, a professor in the Department of Government, helps students understand human trafficking as a global problem perpetuated by numerous complex factors.posted a while back 3839 K2_VIEWSCome to the MPA Alumni Association LuncheonYou are invited to join us for the UAB MPA Alumni Association Annual Luncheon. We will be honoring our alumni and current students.posted a while back 5240 K2_VIEWSUAB Clinton Scholars 2016Ten of the 21 UAB students representing the university at the Clinton Global Initiative University are in College of Arts and Sciences fields of study including biology, chemistry, neuroscience, philosophy, political science, and psychology.posted a while back 4344 K2_VIEWSGreen Blazers for Outstanding UAB Blazers: BMEN Bestows New HonorThe BMEN Peer Mentoring Program is designed to provide academic and social support to black male students entering UAB. Brandon Cohill, Garrett Stephens and Samuel Sullivan IV were awarded the inaugural green blazers for 2016 at the Blazer Male Excellence Network’s Undugu Male Gathering.posted a while back 3593 K2_VIEWSStudents Go from the Classroom to the Boardroom to Conduct Multimillion-dollar Fundraising CampaignFive UAB students were among 50 loaned and sponsored executives who helped the United Way of Central Alabama exceed its 2015 Volunteer Campaign fundraising goal.posted a while back 5890 K2_VIEWSUAB Students Propose Innovative Solutions to Global Issues at Clinton Global Initiative UniversityTwenty-one students who have established themselves as leaders and innovators will travel to California in April for additional mentoring and support for their projects.posted a while back 3973 K2_VIEWSUAB Students Named University Innovation Fellows, Launch MakerspaceRohit Borah, who is pursuing a political science major and economics minor while concurrently enrolled in the UAB School of Public Health’s fast-track Master of Public Health program, is one of four UAB University Innovation Fellows who have launched a Makerspace on campus.posted a while back 3657 K2_VIEWSFrom Political Science to MedicineThe UAB Department of Government invites you to the panel discussion "From Political Science to Medicine: Knowledge that will Change the World."posted a while back 3802 K2_VIEWSProudly Serving Those Who ServeAcross campus, UAB students, faculty and staff are engaged in partnerships that are offering opportunity and healing for veterans, and helping to prepare and protect those who serve in harm’s way.posted a while back 3921 K2_VIEWSIdeas Without BordersAt a time of year when many students are planning their spring break, a select group from UAB has been shaping a brighter future for people around the world. In March, 17 students were invited to join more than 1,000 peers at the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGIU) summit in Miami; last year, seven attended the CGIU summit in Phoenix.posted a while back 3817 K2_VIEWSUAB ROTC Cadet Ranked Seventh NationallyJoseph Green, a cadet in the UAB Army ROTC battalion, has been selected as the seventh-ranked cadet nationally on the Order of Merit List. A political science major from Pinson, Alabama, Green received the ranking out of more than 5,000 cadets across the United States. This is the first time a cadet from UAB has ranked this high.posted a while back 3496 K2_VIEWS-
Expert: Human rights should be a focus as North Korea peace talks unfoldHuman rights and international politics experts say efforts to shine a light on human rights abuses in North Korea and calls for improvement must be stated in future discussions.posted a while back 399 K2_VIEWSUAB’s MPA Program hosts first international training programposted a while back 1504 K2_VIEWS
Ten senior faculty members from the Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre (BPATC) came to UAB for an intensive three-week training program centered around building leadership skills in the public sector.
Angela Lewis named interim chair of the Department of Political Science and Public Administrationposted a while back 2147 K2_VIEWSDr. Angela Lewis, professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration (formerly Government) and director of the Political Science Program, has agreed to serve as interim chair of the department.
Provost’s Office Honors College FacultyWendy Gunther-Canada, Ph.D. and Erika Hille Rinker, Ph.D. were named as this year’s recipients of the Provost’s Awards for Faculty Excellence. Yogesh Vohra, Ph.D. was named as the recipient of the Sam Brown Bridge Builder Award.posted a while back 6993 K2_VIEWSFaculty Recognized for Undergraduate Research and Education Abroad EffortsThe UAB College of Arts and Sciences congratulates Drs. Wendy Gunther Canada and Erika Hille Rinker on being named as this year’s recipients of the Provost’s Awards for Faculty Excellence.posted a while back 4703 K2_VIEWSSlavery in Plain Sight: Illuminating the Dark World of Human TraffickingRobert Blanton, a professor in the Department of Government, helps students understand human trafficking as a global problem perpetuated by numerous complex factors.posted a while back 3839 K2_VIEWSMaking a Case for Human Values in Data-driven DemocraciesIn a new book, government professor Akhlaque Haque, Ph.D., explains how Big Data, social media and other digital innovations can create more responsive, responsible public administration.posted a while back 3712 K2_VIEWSGovernment Professor Connects Information Technology and Public AdministrationIn Department of Government Professor Dr. Akhlaque Haque's new book “Surveillance, Transparency, & Democracy: Public Administration in the Information Age,” he explores how information technology can influence decision making by public policy leaders.posted a while back 4069 K2_VIEWSNew State Network to Advance Women Leaders in Higher Education Launched at UABA group of women at UAB is paying it forward with the creation of a state network committed to developing and advancing women leaders in higher education.posted a while back 3556 K2_VIEWSGoing GlobalNowadays, it seems like everybody’s going global. Here in the College of Arts and Sciences, we’re doing our part to cross the continents, too, with faculty and students making their mark in more places than we can mention in a single article.posted a while back 6976 K2_VIEWSLewis Featured in New VideoThe Department's Angela Lewis recently sat down to discuss her recent book, Conservatism in the Black Community: To the Right and Misunderstood, which attempts to unravel the the political phenomenon of conservatism in Black communities.posted a while back 3682 K2_VIEWSGunther-Canada Honored by National Alumni SocietyUAB's National Alumni Society (NAS) honored five people, including the Department of Government's Wendy Gunther Canada, at the 13th annual Alumni Leadership Recognition Awards Luncheon.posted a while back 3841 K2_VIEWSCorbetta Named New Director of International Studies ProgramRenato Corbetta, associate professor of government in the University of Alabama at Birmingham College of Arts and Sciences, has been named the new director of the International Studies program.posted a while back 3917 K2_VIEWSMeet Our New Faculty: Dr. Erin L. BorryDr. Borry received her Ph.D. from the University of Kansas in May 2013.posted a while back 3779 K2_VIEWS2013 Spring CommencementStudents and faculty members of the Department of Government celebrated some big milestones at UAB's 2013 Spring Commencement.posted a while back 3760 K2_VIEWSUAB VotesStudents and faculty in UAB Department of Government played a large role in last year's UAB Votes initiative.posted a while back 5208 K2_VIEWSLewis Pens Book on Conservatism and African AmericansWhen it comes to being conservative, black people have been mislabeled, according to a new book by UAB professor Angela Lewis.posted a while back 5168 K2_VIEWSHidden Pictures: GIS Offers New Directions for DataSometimes a simple picture can say more than mountains of data — especially if that picture is created from the data itself. Akhlaque Haque, PhD, an associate professor of government at UAB and an expert in the use of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology, learned this lesson in Cleveland.posted a while back 3546 K2_VIEWS-
Taking a Leapposted a while back 984 K2_VIEWS
Psychology and Public Administration alumna Ann Bridges Steely says her biggest career risks brought the greatest rewards.
Celebrating the 2017 College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Awardsposted a while back 2293 K2_VIEWSThese annual awards highlight the diverse talents, professional accomplishments, and community service of our alumni.
UAB alumnus named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in Law and Policy listAlumnus Hernandez D. Stroud has been named to Forbes’ 2018 list of 30 Under 30.posted a while back 1272 K2_VIEWSAlumni Honored at UAB Excellence in Business Top 25 Eventposted a while back 1997 K2_VIEWSThirteen College of Arts and Sciences alumni were honored as members of the 2017 class of the Excellence in Business Top 25 on Friday, June 23, at the UAB National Alumni Society House.
Tuscaloosa Mayor Walter Maddox to speak on crisis leadershipOn May 22, 2017, Walter Maddox was sworn in for his fourth term as Tuscaloosa’s 36th Mayor. You are invited to hear him speak at UAB on "Crisis Leadership: Public Service during Times of Distress."posted a while back 4513 K2_VIEWSMPA Program Honors Alumni at Annual Awards LuncheonThe UAB Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program in the Department of Government held their annual MPA Alumni Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at the UAB Alumni House. This event celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of the program’s alumni and students.posted a while back 5872 K2_VIEWSAlumni Celebrated at Annual Awards ReceptionDaisy Wong, Ph.D., Robert Maddox, J.D., Christina Richey, Ph.D., Charles Scribner and Marcus Newell were honored at the College of Arts and Sciences' annual Alumni Awards reception on Tuesday, January 24 at the UAB Alumni House.posted a while back 6733 K2_VIEWS2016 Alumni AwardsCongratulations to our 2016 Alumni Award winners. These accomplished individuals represent the values we champion in the College of Arts and Sciences: ethical and moral reasoning, the scientific method, cultural competency, communication, and confidence in the face of complexity.posted a while back 11189 K2_VIEWSAlumni Honored at UAB Excellence in Business Top 25 EventDr. Johnny Bates, Mr. Joseph Meadow, IV, Ms. Joy O’Neal, Mr. Tim Stephens were among 25 UAB alumni recognized for their success at a company they founded, owned or managed.posted a while back 5275 K2_VIEWSMPA Program Climbs in U.S. News & World Report RankingsUAB’s Master of Public Administration (MPA) program is now ranked number 68 in the nation, up from 73 in 2012, according to the U.S. News & World Report ranking of 200 top graduate programs.posted a while back 4127 K2_VIEWSMPA Program Honors Alumni at Annual LuncheonAt this year’s luncheon the program awarded the MPA Hall of Fame Award for 2014 and 2015, which is given to an alum with at least ten years of experience in a public service career who has exemplified public service values.posted a while back 4975 K2_VIEWSCome to the MPA Alumni Association LuncheonYou are invited to join us for the UAB MPA Alumni Association Annual Luncheon. We will be honoring our alumni and current students.posted a while back 5240 K2_VIEWSAlumni Celebrated at Annual Awards ReceptionLCDR Joanna Gaines, Ph.D., Lynn Gerald, Ph.D., Trevor Hale, Jessica Randazza and Joy O'Neal were honored at the College of Arts and Sciences' annual Alumni Awards reception on Thursday, January 21 at the UAB Alumni House.posted a while back 5827 K2_VIEWS2015 College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Award WinnersTrevor Hale, Dr. Lynn Gerald, Lieutenant Commander Joanna Gaines, Jessica Randazza, and Joy O’Neal are the winners of 2015 College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Awards.posted a while back 8150 K2_VIEWSGovernment Alumnus Wayne Heard Attends Black Caucus Leadership ProgramDepartment of Government alumnus Wayne Heard, now a council executive assistant for the City of Birmingham and law student, attended the 2015 Congressional Black Caucus's "Boot Camp" program in July.posted a while back 5422 K2_VIEWSA New Chief in Town: UAB MPA Alumnus is Northport Police ChiefGerald Burton, a UAB MPA alumnus, has been selected as Northport's new police chief.posted a while back 3387 K2_VIEWSFrom Pre-Med to PremeditatedBrian Rice interviews Sharmin Anwer, a recent graduate of UAB’s Department of Government currently attending Vanderbilt Law School.posted a while back 4927 K2_VIEWS2014 Alumni Award Winners AnnouncedThe College of Arts and Sciences is proud to recognize the achievements of our honorees. We are so very proud of their accomplishments, and we are grateful for their support.posted a while back 5068 K2_VIEWSHorse PowerSometimes, inspiration comes from the unlikeliest of places.posted a while back 5709 K2_VIEWSGoing Public: Serving the American People from Birmingham to KyivWhile the world watches news headlines on the conflict in eastern Ukraine, UAB alumna Rachel Hicks is getting a much closer view — as a Presidential Management Fellow (PMF) on assignment at the United States Embassy in the capital of Kyiv.posted a while back 4448 K2_VIEWS
