Student Information
Graduate Student
Public Administration and Policy
Watts Col of Pub Ser & Com Sol
Long Bio
Abigail Murray is pursuing a PhD in Public Administration and Policy at Arizona State University’s School of Public Affairs. Her research focuses on how public research universities adapt to evolving community needs and engage with local and state governments to serve their communities.
Abigail also serves as a Program Coordinator with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Arizona State University, where she supports educational and lifelong learning opportunities for adults 50 and better across the East Valley. She brings eight years of experience in higher education, including work in first-year student success initiatives, facilities and event management, and community partnerships.
Education
- Master of Public Administration, Arizona State University, 2025
- M.Ed. Counseling-Student Affairs, Northern Arizona University, 2022
- B.S., Biology, Arizona State University, 2020
- B.S., Psychology, Arizona State University, 2020
Publications
Hernández, E., Kalstrom, B., Murray, A., Nelson, Z., & Squire, D. (2021). Exploring graduate student roles and responsibilities in enhancing sense of belonging in Residence life during covid‐19. New Directions for Student Services, 2021(176), 19–27. https://doi.org/10.1002/ss.20402