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Meet Dr. Joe Gershtenson
A hearty “Welcome” to Dr. Joe Gershtenson! He joined the #PSIAfamily just in time for the Fall 2022 semester. He previously taught at East Carolina University, Eastern Kentucky University, and,…
Professor Kerry Stewart Slated to Retire
Professor Kerry Stewart announced he is retiring from the University of North Georgia at the conclusion of the Spring 2022 Semester. He has spent 21 years here teaching Political Science…
Ukraine: Why, What, and Next Steps
By: Jenna M. Patterson Three of our faculty members brought their expertise to a joint panel held by PSIA and UNG’s Department of History, Anthropology, and Philosophy (HAP)) on Wednesday,…
Romanian University Continues Collaboration
The department of Political Science & International Affairs is proud to announce the continuation of a very lucrative and mutually beneficial collaboration with the University of Oradea, Romania through the…
Faculty Members to Attend and Teach at The Wroclaw Security Summit
Two of our faculty members are taking their expertise all the way to Poland. Drs. Laurel Wei and Bibek Chand will be joining the international conference: The Wroclaw Security Summit…
Association of Former Intelligence Officers Sits Down with Dr. Edward Mienie
Dr. Edward Mienie, the Executive Director and Associate Professor of Strategic and Security Studies, was featured in an interview with the Association of Former Intelligence Officers NOW, which is a program…
Professors Reflect on LEAP into Action Grant
Last Spring, Dr. Bibek Chand and Dr. Dwight Wilson were awarded the LEAP into Action Grant. Their LEAP project, titled “Gamifying Global Issues: Integrating Experiential Learning by Simulating International Relations,”…
PSIA Professor Dr. Eddie Mienie Part of Planning Team for Upcoming Symposium: Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic on National Security
The COVID-19 global pandemic posed new strategic challenges within the political, military, economic, social, infrastructure, information (PMESII), and intelligence domains of nation-states. To analyze the implications of the pandemic’s impact…
PSIA Professor Dr. Eddie Mienie Creates Intelligence Course for High School Students
Eddie Mienie, Executive Director of Strategic Studies Program & Partnerships and Associate Professor of Strategic & Security Studies. Dr. Edward Mienie, Executive Director of Strategic Studies Program & Partnerships and…
PSIA Professors Lead Discussions at UNG LEADS Day
On August 10, 2020, UNG virtually hosted the second annual UNG LEADS Day (Learning, Engagement, Achievement, Development, Service) as a celebration of the upcoming academic year. PSIA Department Head Dr.…