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Department of Political Science

Explore power, change, and justice. UMN Political Science empowers students to analyze issues, challenge perspectives, and shape the world through research and leadership.

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Give to the Max Day

November 19 is Give to the Max Day! Join CLA alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends in supporting the Department of Political Science and the SUPR Program. Your gift will fund paid summer research opportunities for undergraduate political science students, helping them build career-ready skills alongside faculty mentors. Help us reach our $3,000 goal!

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One of our greatest strengths is our thriving intellectual community. We host several colloquia where graduate students, faculty, and internationally renowned visiting scholars can share their research.

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