Background
Downs, William Murray was born on November 4, 1966 in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Son of Murray Scott and Virginia Craig Downs.
educator political scientist researcher
Downs, William Murray was born on November 4, 1966 in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Son of Murray Scott and Virginia Craig Downs.
Bachelor, North Carolina State University, 1988. Master of Arts, Emory University, 1990. Doctor of Philosophy, Emory University, 1994.
Visiting professor and researcher Odense University, Denmark, 1994—1995. Visiting professor of political science Aarhus Univesity, Denmark, 1995—1996, Emory University, Atlanta, 1996—1997. Professor of political science Georgia State University, since 1997.
Fulbright fellow Council for International Educational Exchange, Brussels, 1992—1993. Fellow Belgian-American Educational Foundation, 1992—1993. Predoctoral fellow Harvard University Center for European Studies, 1993—1994.
Member of American Political Science Association, Sigma Iota Rho.
Married Kimberly Harwood, August 5, 1989. Children: Rachel Elizabeth, Bradley Craig.