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McCormack’s Nyhan Award Supports UMass Boston Undergrad Student in Public Interest Journalism
Every year, the John W McCormack School collaborates with CLA’s Center on Media and Society to present the David Nyhan Student Journalism Award, established in 2005 to honor political columnist David Nyhan.
Consolidating a Distinguished Legacy of Research, Public Scholarship and Public Engagement: The McCormack Institutes of International and Public Service (MIIPS)
In January 2022, McCormack's Interim Dean Rita Kiki Edozie recognized the work of the Centers and Institute by identifying them as The McCormack Institutes of International and Public Service (MIIPS)...
A Year of Public Affairs: The Importance of Public Service at the McCormack School
For our academic mission at the John W. McCormack School of Policy and Global Studies, public engagement describes the myriad of ways in which the activity and benefits of higher education and research can be shared with the public through a public service mandate.
Global Scholarship and Public Engagement: Professor Ivanova’s Roles in Environmental Governance
When discussing how global governance and academic scholarship overlap in fulfillment of social and environmental change, Professor Maria Ivanova cites the power of and necessity for globally engaged scholarship.
New Gerontology Institute Director Dr. Jan Mutchler Discusses Public Engaged Scholarship on Diversity and Equity
In considering how she may use her position to advance the work of the Institute, Mutchler noted that while her predecessor had a deep and extensive background as a leader of senior-focused nonprofit organizations, she comes to this role as a faculty member and academic researcher.
McCormack Alum Dr. Christopher Graham’s Local-to-Global worldview in Shaping Student Success and Continued Commitment to Public Service
A Local-to-Global worldview in Shaping Student Success and Continued Commitment to Public Service at The McCormack Graduate School.
Civic Action Program (CAP) Fellow and PhD Candidate on Balancing Community Engagement in Boston and in Diplomatic Service in Africa
MGS actively partners with organizations seeking to create opportunities for graduate students to bring their academic knowledge into practice while gaining experience that will help them advance in their careers.
2022 Robert C. Wood Visiting Professor in Public and Urban Affairs, Dr. Ashish Jha on Transitioning to a Post-Covid World
Dr. Jha presented a lecture on “The Role of Public Service in Transitioning to a Post-COVID Era.” In the middle of March, just a week before his lecture at UMass Boston, it was announced that Dr. Jha would be joining President Biden’s administration on April 5 as Coronavirus Response Coordinator.
GGHS Faculty and Students Participate at ISA 2022, Karns Receives the IO Distinguished Senior Scholar Award
The Distinguished Senior Scholar Award recognizes senior scholars of exceptional merit whose intellectual works, influence and mentorship continues to impact the International Organization field of study.
UMB Alumna Tahra Goraya Prioritizes Equity in New Position
Gender, Leadership, and Public Policy graduate returns to California to head regional economic development initiative