Hal G. Rainey

Hal Griffin Rainey is a professor of public administration and policy at the University of Georgia School of Public and International Affairs. He is known for his studies of organizations.

Career

Rainey obtained a bachelor's in English and psychology from the University of [North Carolina at Chapel Hill], after which he served as an officer in the United States Navy. He then obtained a master's in psychology and a Ph.D. in public administration from Ohio State University. Between 1977 and 1987 he was on the faculty of Florida State University. Since 1988 he has been a professor at the University of Georgia, and currently holds the title of Alumni Foundation Distinguished Professor.

Charles Levine Memorial Award, American [Society for Public Administration] and National Association of Schools of [Public Affairs and Administration], 1995
Fellow, National [Academy of Public Administration (United States)|National Academy of Public Administration], 2003
Award for Excellence in Teaching, School of Public and International Affairs, University of Georgia, 2005
Dwight Waldo Award, American Society for Public Administration, 2009
John Gaus Award, American [Political Science Association], 2011