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Douglas Girardot

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Douglas Girardot is the writer and editor at the School of Global Policy and Strategy. Before joining GPS, he worked as the assistant community editor at The Day, a newspaper in New London, Connecticut. He was a postgraduate editorial fellow at America magazine in New York City. His work as a culture writer has appeared in The Washington Post.
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Degrees

Don’t just change careers — dominate the new one

By Douglas Girardot
March 5, 2026
3 Mins read
Students

Welcoming the new year, this time in February

By Douglas Girardot
March 4, 2026
2 Mins read
Move over, “Auld Lang Syne”: GPS’s Lunar New Year celebration featured martial arts demonstrations, dancing and plenty of delicious food from across Asia
Degrees

Five years, two degrees, and a leg up in your career

By Douglas Girardot
February 25, 2026
4 Mins read
With GPS’s Concurrent Degree Program, UC San Diego undergraduates can save time and money by getting a master’s degree with just one additional year of school
DegreesStudents

Grasp China’s complexities and launch your career with the MCEPA

By Douglas Girardot
February 12, 2026
3 Mins read
Learn from a current student how GPS’s China-focused master’s program opens doors to academia, policy roles and beyond 
AlumniCareersDegrees

Turning a passion for policy into a California state career

By Douglas Girardot
February 10, 2026
4 Mins read
Three recent GPS Master of Public Policy alumni share how the degree opens doors at top government and public agencies across the state
Faculty

Turn the page on 2025 with these reading recommendations

By Douglas Girardot
January 30, 2026
4 Mins read
Faculty share reading picks for the coldest months of the year, including a Native American retelling of U.S. history and two novels from a UC San Diego alumna
FacultyResearch

Reading between the phone lines

By Douglas Girardot
January 20, 2026
3 Mins read
A new GPS faculty member is leveraging her expertise in economics and AI to identify those most in need of financial help…
CareersDegrees

A degree that pays dividends

By Douglas Girardot
December 22, 2025
2 Mins read
Learn how pursuing a Master of International Affairs degree at GPS can make you an invaluable employee and increase your earnings
Degrees

An education built for a data-driven world

By Douglas Girardot
December 10, 2025
4 Mins read
GPS’s curriculum is rooted in data analysis, equipping international affairs and public policy students with the skills that top employers are looking for
AlumniDegrees

The MCEPA advantage: Building expertise, unlocking new careers

By Douglas Girardot
December 9, 2025
4 Mins read
Hear one alumnus share how GPS’s specialized training in Chinese economics and politics reshaped his career and doubled his earning potential
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