Melissa Morgan

Melissa Morgan

Melissa Morgan

  • Content and Social Media Manager

Biography

Melissa Morgan joined the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies as a member of the communications team in June 2021. Previously, she worked as the communications manager at the Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center, also at Stanford, and as an editor, creative collaborator, and writing instructor prior to coming to the Farm. Melissa received an MA in American Literature and Culture from the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom and graduated magna cum laude with a BA in English and a minor in history from Brigham Young University.

In The News

Graduates of the Ford Dorsey Master's in International Policy Class of 2026 pose on the steps of Encina Hall at Stanford University in their caps and gowns and diplomas.
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AI Expert Jerry Kaplan Prompts MIP Graduates to Take Action, Fix Things, and Make the World a Better Place

Kaplan, a technologist and entrepreneur, encouraged the graduates of the Ford Dorsey Master’s in International Policy Class of 2026 to move forward with action in the face of challenging times.
AI Expert Jerry Kaplan Prompts MIP Graduates to Take Action, Fix Things, and Make the World a Better Place
The graduating class of 2025 of the Ford Dorsey Master's in International Policy on the steps of Encina Hall at Stanford University.
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“It Is Your Job to Make the Plan:” MIP Graduates Given a Charge to Serve as Leaders and Take Action with Empathy

In his remarks to the Class of 2025 of the Ford Dorsey Master’s in International Policy, Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster (Ret.) called for the new graduates to lead with confidence.
“It Is Your Job to Make the Plan:” MIP Graduates Given a Charge to Serve as Leaders and Take Action with Empathy
Students from Gordian Knot Center classes at the White House with NSC Senior Director for Technology and National Security Tarun Chhabra in Washington D.C.
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AI-augmented Class Tackles National Security Challenges of the Future

In classes taught through the Freeman Spogli Institute’s Gordian Knot Center, artificial intelligence is taking a front and center role in helping students find innovative solutions to global policy issues.
AI-augmented Class Tackles National Security Challenges of the Future