Hal G. Rainey

Hal Griffin Rainey (born July 23, 1946) 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.

Selected awards and honors

 * 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, 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