Katrina Heimark (PhD '21) was always passionate about teaching. Her various experiences in the graduate program prepared her to turn this dream into a reality.
In the graduate program José Kaire (PhD '20) had great mentors and opportunities to participate in the discipline, preparing him for his current position in academia.
Exposure to different ideas through a variety of opportunities and connections with faculty and fellow students enriched Robert Ralston’s (PhD ‘20) graduate school experience.
From research to teaching, Kristin Lunz Trujillo (PhD ‘21) has approached her work with the unique skills and perspective she gained in the political science graduate program.
Alexander Wendt (PhD '89) has been jointly awarded the Johan Skytte Prize in Political Science, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the field.
Alumna Sydney Kakuk has always been motivated to make a difference in the world. By combining her love of music and political science, she hopes to make the world a bit safer…
Starting at the MN state capitol as an undergrad and now working in the US capitol with Senator Tina Smith, Amy Zhou (BA’ 21) reflects on the various ways campus resources…
While he is now president of Austin Peay State University, Alumnus Michael Licari (BA '93) still practices lessons learned as a UMN political science undergrad. “It’s the…
Political science PhD alum Dr. Sheryl Lightfoot was recently appointed as the North American Representative on the United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous…
As executive director of Women Moving Millions, Sarah Haacke Byrd bridges the gap between funders and organizers in the ongoing fight for women’s rights.
“It just comes together at the end...it really does,” emphasizes recent political science alum Elise Eckert. She reflects on finishing an honors thesis and graduating during…
Many students struggle with remote learning, but class of 2020 alumna Cassidy Drummond found solace in the knowledge that all students are in the same position. Drummond…
Once Jessica Oaxaca (BA ‘17) took her first political science class, “there was no going back.” Support from the department and her own outstanding work secured her a position…
Professor Timothy Johnson wanted to shine a light on a rich primary source for researchers in political science and law--the handwritten notes of past Supreme Court justices…
