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Department Hosts Bake-Off Competition
The Department of Political Science came together on May 6th for our second bake-off event. The competition featured 12 contestants from across the department—including staff, faculty, and…
Spring 2026 PhD Graduate Reception
On May 10, the Department of Political Science hosted its first PhD Graduate Breakfast, celebrating four of the department’s six Spring 2026 doctoral graduates. Faculty, staff, students, and…
Department Honors Outstanding Undergraduates, Faculty, and Alumni at Annual Graduation Reception
The Department of Political Science celebrated the achievements of its graduating seniors during the annual Undergraduate Graduation Reception on May 9, recognizing exceptional…
Laurie Georges and Cameron Macaskill Win Graduate Teaching Awards
Two Political Science graduate students, Laurie Georges and Cameron Macaskill, have been announced as recipients of the 2025-2026 Graduate Associate Teaching Awards (GATA)! This award is Ohio…
Gregory Caldeira included in Top 95 Law Professors ranking
Gregory A. Caldeira, Distinguished University Professor and Dreher Chair in Political Communication and Policy Thinking in the Department of Political Science and a professor in…
Dr. Neblo Testifies Before Congress: Americans Want a Real Conversation, Not Just More Communication
A professor in the Department of Political Science and the Director of the Institute for Democratic Engagement and Accountability, Michael Neblo recently testified…
Box-Steffensmeier receives Barry Prize from American Academy of Sciences and Letters
Janet M. Box-Steffensmeier, Distinguished University Professor and Vernal Riffe Professor of Political Science, received a 2025 Barry Prize for Distinguished Intellectual…
Erin Lin Wins APSA's Giovanni Sartori Book Award
Erin Lin, Associate Professor of Political Science, has been awarded the 2025 Giovanni Sartori Book Award from the American Political Science Association (APSA) for her book, When the Bombs…
Amanda Robinson Wins APSA's David Collier Mid-Career Achievement Award
Amanda Robinson, Professor of Political Science, has been named the recipient of the American Political Science Association’s (APSA) David Collier Mid-Career Achievement Award for 2025.