Carsey School of Public Policy

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Creativity, Vitality, Energy: A Profile of Stephen Bird

“A big part of education is learning about the world, getting interested in the world, and making your brain a more interesting place to live for the rest of your life,” says Stephen Bird, professor of political science and incoming Director of the Carsey School of Public Policy. If his life and... Read More

Recent Stories

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