News & Events
The PA Division in the News
The Division of Public Administration seeks to advance teaching, research, and public service. Many of our activities and accomplishments have generated attention on the WVU campus and beyond. Below are links to some recent WVU press releases that highlight some of what’s been happening in the Division of Public Administration.
The Division of Public Administration is seeking to hire an Assistant Professor of Public Administration. Click here for more information
Recently, four alumni of the WVU Master of Public Administration program were recognized by the State Journal as being among 40 West Virginians under the age of 40 who are considered our state's "Generation Next: 40 Under 40." Our alumni are recognized for their commitment to public service, for contributions to community and economic development, for active involvement in voluntary service, and for demonstrating leadership skills. To learn more see: http://www.as.wvu.edu/onlinemedia/archives/2007/April/forty.html
Public Administration graduate student, Ashley Helmick, has been selected for an exclusive internship with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Ms. Helmick is one of only four students in the country to be selected. To learn more, see: http://wvutoday.wvu.edu/news/page/5411/
The Division of Public Administration's new Leadership Minor offers students "hands-on" learning experiences through mentoring partnernships with leaders at WVU and in local organizations and agencies. This spring, undergraduates in Leadership Studies 401 are gaining a wealth of experience. To learn more, see: http://wvutoday.wvu.edu/news/page/5333/Dr. Brian Gerber's research on the prospects and effects of an unexpected "mass migration" of individuals from the Washington metro area due to a terrorist event or other national emergency is the subject of a research project that has garnered far-ranging attention by state and national policymakers and officials. To learn more, see: http://wvutoday.wvu.edu/news/page/5375/
The Division of Public Administration continues to work with local agencies and communities in their efforts to address and assist the needs of the homeless. For more information see: http://www.as.wvu.edu/onlinemedia/archives/2007/January/homeless.html
In October 2006, the Division launched its new Public Administration Residency Program, a special two day event featuring a distinguished practitioner in residence at the Division. This year’s guest was Greg Devereaux, City Manager of Ontario, California. To learn more, see: http://wvutoday.wvu.edu/news/page/3437/
Every year, the Division sends MPA students to Charleston to participate in the West Virginia’s legislative internship programs. In September 2006, two senior legislators visited the Division to promote the Legislature’s internship opportunities and to share insights on the legislative process. To learn more, see: http://wvutoday.wvu.edu/news/page/3399/
West Virginia University is committed to helping to train tomorrow’s leaders. A new leadership minor has been established and assigned to the Division of Public Administration. Adding to our graduate education mission, we will now provide undergraduate education as well. To learn more, see:http://wvutoday.wvu.edu/news/page/3331/
In August 2006, Dr. Brian Gerber’s research on mass evacuation scenarios from the Washington, D.C. metro area to West Virginia gained national attention. Dr. Gerber, an Assistant Professor of Public Administration, both teaches and conducts research on the topics of homeland security and disaster preparedness & response. To learn more, see: http://wvutoday.wvu.edu/news/page/3292/
In 2006, Dr. Christopher Plein (Associate Professor and Chair) was named Eberly Professor for Outstanding Public Service. This distinguished professorship recognizes faculty contributions in public service and university outreach. To learn more, see: http://wvutoday.wvu.edu/news/page/496/