{"679215":{"#nid":"679215","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Amanda Murdie Named Dean of Georgia Tech\u0027s Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFollowing an international search, Georgia Tech has appointed \u003Cstrong\u003EAmanda Murdie\u003C\/strong\u003E as the new dean of the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, effective June 1, 2025. Murdie currently serves as a Regents\u2019 Professor, Georgia Athletic Association Professor of International Affairs, and the Head of the Department of International Affairs for the University of Georgia\u2019s School of Public and International Affairs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022We are delighted to welcome Dr. Murdie to Georgia Tech,\u0022 said \u003Cstrong\u003ESteve McLaughlin\u003C\/strong\u003E, provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs. \u0022Her extensive research in international relations and human rights, as well as her commitment to instructional excellence make her an ideal leader for Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, a college recognized for its cross-disciplinary research, teaching, and service. We are confident that under her guidance, the College will soar to new heights as a global leader in liberal arts education.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMurdie is a distinguished scholar in international relations, focusing on the behavior of international nongovernmental organizations and their interactions with states, local populations, and intergovernmental organizations. Her work on these topics has been published in numerous journals of note, including the \u003Cem\u003EAmerican Political Science Review\u003C\/em\u003E, \u003Cem\u003EJournal of Politics\u003C\/em\u003E, \u003Cem\u003EBritish Journal of Political Science\u003C\/em\u003E, and \u003Cem\u003EInternational Organization\u003C\/em\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHer research has advanced public understanding of human security, human rights, and conflict processes. In recognition of her contributions, Murdie received the 2023 Karl Deutsch Award from the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isanet.org\/Programs\/Awards\/Karl-Deutsch\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EInternational Studies Association\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 a prestigious award given to scholars \u201cjudged to have made (through a body of publications) the most significant contribution to the study of International Relations and Peace Research.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeyond her scholarly work, Murdie has demonstrated a commitment to academic mentorship and development. As the University of Georgia\u2019s department head of International Affairs since 2018, she has fostered a collaborative environment and supported the professional development of faculty and students. She has also served as editor-in-chief of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/isr\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EInternational Studies Review\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and co-edited University of Georgia Press\u2019 Studies in Security and International Affairs Book Series.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMurdie earned her Ph.D. in political science from Emory University, M.A. in political science from Kansas State University, and B.S. in political science and international studies from Kansas State University. Her interdisciplinary background and dedication to bridging the liberal arts and technological fields align with Georgia Tech\u0027s mission to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs dean, Murdie will oversee Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts\u0027 broad portfolio of academic programs that includes 10 bachelor\u2019s degrees, 14 master\u2019s degrees, and six Ph.D. programs. She will also work to strengthen and expand the college\u2019s research initiatives and community partnerships, further enhancing its role as a model of liberal arts education within a technological university. Her appointment affirms Georgia Tech\u0027s commitment to the expansion of interdisciplinary education and research.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts is revolutionizing what we think is possible in higher education,\u201d said Murdie. \u201cThe College\u2019s faculty, staff, and students demonstrate how foundational, transformative, and limitless the liberal arts are for the overall success of the Institute. I\u2019m thrilled to be part of such a vibrant community and excited to help guide the College. The complexity of the problems we are facing and the revolutionary nature of the tools we have now means that the need for the liberal arts at Georgia Tech has never been greater.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDean Murdie succeeds \u003Cstrong\u003ERichard Utz\u003C\/strong\u003E, who has \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2024\/03\/19\/richard-utz-named-interim-dean-ivan-allen-college-liberal-arts\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eserved as interim dean\u003C\/a\u003E since April 2024 and will continue to serve in the role until June 1.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cSince stepping into the interim role, Richard has led Ivan Allen College with impressive clarity,\u201d said Provost McLaughlin. \u201cHe has served as a model of excellence in leadership and returns to his roles of senior associate dean and professor having supported his college through a critical moment of change. We are incredibly grateful to him and know that Dean Murdie will step into her new role in a college that has been well cared for.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EWriter: Brittany Aiello, Faculty Communications Program Manager, Executive Communications, Institute Communications\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFollowing an international search, Georgia Tech has appointed Amanda Murdie as the new dean of the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, effective June 1, 2025.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Following an international search, the University of Georgia\u2019s Murdie will step into the role of dean on June 1."}],"uid":"27998","created_gmt":"2025-01-07 13:03:46","changed_gmt":"2025-01-07 21:45:55","author":"Brittany Aiello","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta","dateline":{"date":"2025-01-07T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2025-01-07T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"675957":{"id":"675957","type":"image","title":"AmandaMurdie-Headshot-Square.png","body":null,"created":"1736255274","gmt_created":"2025-01-07 13:07:54","changed":"1736255274","gmt_changed":"2025-01-07 13:07:54","alt":"Amanda Murdie","file":{"fid":"259643","name":"AmandaMurdie-Headshot-Square.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/01\/07\/AmandaMurdie-Headshot-Square.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/01\/07\/AmandaMurdie-Headshot-Square.png","mime":"image\/png","size":2628161,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/01\/07\/AmandaMurdie-Headshot-Square.png?itok=XhQZGElN"}}},"media_ids":["675957"],"groups":[{"id":"619192","name":"Faculty Affairs"},{"id":"131901","name":"Provost"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"132","name":"Institute Leadership"}],"keywords":[{"id":"1616","name":"Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts"},{"id":"2078","name":"dean"},{"id":"194163","name":"Amanda Murdie"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39511","name":"Public Service, Leadership, and Policy"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOffice of the Provost\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["provostsoffice@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}