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On October 8th, the Department of Political Science gathered in the Derby Hall courtyard to celebrate the recent publications of two faculty members with "book cakes".
Professor Randall…
The Department of Political Science is proud to announce a $25,000 match for any gift made to their BuckeyeFunder campaign. Thanks to the generosity of Political Science Advisory Board members,…
Political Science Department Announces Two Faculty Searches
The Department of Political Science is seeking applications for two faculty positions beginning in Fall 2027…
According to the widely regarded Shanghai Ranking of World Universities, The Ohio State University's Political Science department is now #14 in the world! This is a sharp jump upward from #22 last…
Professor Christopher Gelpi was recently featured in The Lantern for his involvement with the Through the Guiding Eyes for the Blind Program.
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On August 24th, faculty, graduate students, and staff gathered to celebrate the start of the Autumn 2026 semester at the Department of Political Science's annual Welcome Back Reception. The event…
Distinguished University Professor Janet Box-Steffensmeier has been named the 2026 recipient of The Ohio State University's Pierre Agostini Prize, the institution's most…
The Ohio State University Mock Trial program is entering the new season with momentum after a year filled with national achievements, individual honors, and record-setting.
This spring, Ohio…
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…
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…
The Department of Political Science celebrated the achievements of its graduating seniors during the annual Undergraduate Graduation Reception on May 9, recognizing exceptional…
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 A. Caldeira, Distinguished University Professor and Dreher Chair in Political Communication and Policy Thinking in the Department of Political Science and a professor in…
A professor in the Department of Political Science and the Director of the Institute for Democratic Engagement and Accountability, Michael Neblo recently testified…
Janet M. Box-Steffensmeier, Distinguished University Professor and Vernal Riffe Professor of Political Science, received a 2025 Barry Prize for Distinguished Intellectual…
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, 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.
On October 8th, the Department of Political Science gathered in the Derby Hall courtyard to celebrate the recent publications of two faculty members with "book cakes".
Professor Vladimir…