November 6, 2009, Economist Jerry Ellig comes to the School of Public Policy on Monday, November 9, to discuss the nuts and bolts of how regulation currently works in Washington, D.C., provide information about the trends over the past few decades, and suggest ideas for changing the regulatory process. His presentation begins at 12 noon, in the Drescher Graduate Campus Auditorium, Malibu. Read more about Jerry Ellig.

The New York Times, November 2, 2009 - Wilfred McClay, 2009-2010 William E. Simon Distinguished Visiting Professor at the School of Public Policy, was quoted in a blog post entitled "Candidate's Religion Is Point of Contention in Queens Race," wherein he comments on voters having the right to know the religion of a political candidate. Read the the aritcle.

November 1, 2009, School of Public Policy students Mitchell Anan, Morgan Beach, James Bieber, Violeta Duran, Erik Hurtado, and Lindsay Young will be presenting their papers on a student panel "Latin America Has Issues; Public Policy Analysis," which was coordinated by Assistant Professor of Economics Luisa Blanco, at the Pacific Coast Council of Latin American Studies (PCCLAS) at El Camino College on November 6, 2009. The student's participation in the conference was funded by the School of Public Policy Dean's Excellence Fund. The School of Public Policy at Pepperdine University ,through the coordination of Blanco, will be hosting the 2010 PCCLAS Annual Conference at the Malibu campus from November 5-6, 2010. Read more about the annual PCCLAS conference and view paper titles of student presentations.

October 30, 2009, New student blogs launched: Meet new student blogger David Mansdoerfer (MPP candidate '11). Get a first-hand look into the life of a first-year School of Public Policy student. Read the new student blogs.

The Wall Street Journal, October 29, 2009 - Wilfred McClay, 2009-2010 William E. Simon Distinguished Visiting Professor at the School of Public Policy, authored an op-ed entitled "A Discipline in Denial ," wherein he discusses the battle over funding for political science projects versus "real science" projects. Read the op-ed.

October 29, 2009, New student blogs launched: Meet new student blogger Megan Garth (MPP candidate '11). Get a first-hand look into the life of a first-year School of Public Policy student. Read the new student blogs.

October 28, 2009, New student blogs launched: Meet new student blogger Ryan Donohue (MPP candidate '11). Get a first-hand look into the life of a first-year School of Public Policy student. Read the new student blogs.

October 27, 2009, New student blogs launched: Meet new student blogger Christopher Carr (MPP candidate '11). Get a first-hand look into the life of a first-year School of Public Policy student. Read the new student blogs.

October 26, 2009, Richard Rahn, Senior Fellow, Cato Institute and former chief economist for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, presents "Washington and the Economy: Abating or Abetting?" on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. Read more about Rahn's lecture.

October 26, 2009, New student blogs launched: Meet new student blogger David Andrade (MPP candidate '11). Get a first-hand look into the life of a first-year School of Public Policy student. Read the new student blogs.

Front Porch Republic, October 23, 2009 - Ted McAllister, the Edward L. Gaylord Chair of Public Policy, authored an essay entitled "Progressive Liberalism Or: How to Stop Worrying and Learn to Love Big Government," wherein he discusses John McGowan's book American Liberalism: An Interpretation for Our Time. Read the essay.

Contra Costa Times, October 23, 2009 - Michael Shires, associate professor of public policy at the School of Public Policy, was quoted in an article "A recusal question: Experts say there's no reason for Glass to recuse himself from Marina Center decision," wherein he discusses the issue of Eureka City Councilman Larry Glass being able objectively evaluate a local project and vote for what's best in the public interest. Read the article.

October 22, 2009- James Prieger, associate professor of public policy, will present his most recent paper "Demand-Side Programs to Stimulate Adoption of Broadband: What Works?" at The Information and Technology and Innovation Foundation's conference titled, Policies for Boosting Broadband Demand, on November 5, 2009, in Washington, D.C. Read Prieger's paper.

Ventura County Star, October 14, 2009 - Michael Shires, associate professor of public policy at the School of Public Policy, was quoted in an article "Conference Expected to Draw Figures Key to Fall of the Berlin Wall," wherein he discusses the collapse of the Berlin Wall as one of the most important events of the 20th century. Read the article.

October 5, 2009- The Fall 2009 issue of the School of Public Policy Dean's Report is now available. Features include 2009 commencement, student bloggers, spring faculty lectures, and policy research seminars. Read the Fall 2009 Dean's Report.