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Virginia Watson

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Virginia S. Watson is the Assistant Director of Communications for the School of Global Policy and Strategy. She has spent her entire career in editing, writing and design, both in industry and higher education. She holds a master's in technical and professional communication from Auburn University and a B.S. in journalism from Troy University.
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FacultyResearch

A culture of encouraging diverse research pursuits

By Virginia Watson
September 23, 2020
3 Mins read
FacultyPhilanthropyResearch

Three GPS professors named as Hellman Fellows

By Virginia Watson
August 27, 2020
5 Mins read
Francisco Garfias, Uma Karmarkar and Agustina Paglayan receive fellowships to support innovative research projects, many designed with an eye toward reimagining globalization 
PhilanthropyStudents

From Thailand to the local passport agency, a student explores new horizons

By Virginia Watson
August 27, 2020
5 Mins read
Topher Taylor, 2021 MIA candidate, shares his experience as a Robertson Fellow and where in the world a degree in international affairs can take you
FacultyResearch

A focus on policymaking and social justice

By Virginia Watson
August 27, 2020
4 Mins read
GPS welcomes Brian Libgober, a new assistant professor whose research looks at administrative policymaking, interest group politics and financial regulation
ResearchStudents

It’s time for San Diego to talk trash

By Virginia Watson
July 30, 2020
5 Mins read
Students in Kate Ricke’s spring class develop a model focusing on the city’s outdated trash policies – and provide recommendations for policymakers to enact change
AlumniCareers

Democracy as a habit – in 10 minutes or less

By Virginia Watson
July 30, 2020
5 Mins read
GPS alumnus Jarrod Russell ’11, founder of VotePlus10, was awarded the 2020 Alumni Sustainability Award for his activism with climate change and social issues
FacultyResearch

‘A lot of experimentation’

By Virginia Watson
July 27, 2020
5 Mins read
Despite ongoing challenges brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic, Professor John Ahlquist tackles new opportunities in research and teaching
ResearchStudents

Science Policy Fellows use research to help shape well-informed policy options

By Virginia Watson
July 14, 2020
6 Mins read
This year’s fellows Kara Voss, Paul Glick and Michael Sierks present their findings in an effort to bridge the ivory tower and public policy
EventsStudents

Class of 2020 shines brightly in the face of adversity

By Virginia Watson
June 23, 2020
3 Mins read
Speakers honor the resilience of graduating students during this year’s virtual commencement ceremony
Students

Students honored for academic achievements, contributions to GPS community

By Virginia Watson
June 22, 2020
3 Mins read
In lieu of the annual GPS student awards luncheon, honorees were celebrated virtually with a video aired during commencement
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