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Grad Student Spotlight: Dustin Carnahan
Dustin Carnahan is a PhD Candidate in American Politics with a research focus on political communication, public opinion, campaigns and elections, and research methods. His dissertation,…
Department Hosts Welcome Back Reception and Honors Graduate Students
The start of a new year always gives the department something to celebrate! This year we welcomed eight incoming grad students and honored four of our current students at our annual welcome back…
Professors Caldeira and Wright Win APSA Lasting Contribution Award
Each year the Law and Courts Section of the American Political Science Association (APSA) recognizes a book or journal article, ten years or older, that has made a lasting impression on the law…

The Department Welcomes Professor Amanda Robinson
Interested in Africa? Come talk to our new professor, Amanda Robinson. She has done an extensive amount of research in sub-Saharan Africa and is passionate about helping students connect with…
PoliSci Team Participate in Buckeye Wellness Amazing Race
Alicia Anzivine, Diana Camella, Elizabeth Kloss and Courtney Sanders are four staff members from the department of political science that took the challenge to participate in the recent Buckeye…

Student travels to Russia
Alex Pantich, a fourth year political science major, spent the summer studying Russian language and culture through a program at Moscow International University. Alex enrolled in the program…

Working in Washington to Advance Democracy Worldwide
Erik Leiden, a third year in Political Science, spent his summer as an intern at the International Republican Institute (IRI) in their Latin America and Caribbean division. During his time at…
The Department of Political Science Welcomes Professor Inés Valdez
Professor Valdez never imagined herself ending up as a political scientist, but growing up in two countries where political issues were salient she found it to be a large part of her life. …

Two Graduate Students Win Summer Scholarships
Two Graduate Students Win Top Awards for ICPSR
Alison Craig, a first year grad student studying American Politics, and Marina Duque, a third year student studying International…