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…
"Philsan is the epitome of a liberal arts student,” says Professor Timothy R. Johnson. Philsan Isaak has become known to her professors as a top student and leader.
Ashley Sorensen received several competitive fellowships and scholarships that have helped her cultivate her research studying representation in politics, which has led to…
Americans’ views on the relationship between civilian leaders and the military are disturbing. When it comes to decisions about the use of force, recent surveys demonstrate…
"This is a really good opportunity to make some changes, especially with public health," says Professor of Political Science Michael Minta, who is one of the nation's leading…
At Prof. Mark Bells' urging, undergraduates Noah Thompson and Sydney Kakuk attended the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies Kissinger Summer Academy. They…
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…
Meet Kylie Smith, peer advisor. She looks forward to hearing about students' future goals and to being a link for students to resources or student groups that can help them…
Meet Athithi Janakiraman, peer advisor. As a student himself, Athithi can provide insight into the department through his personal experience and other knowledge he has as a…
The Department of Political Science in the College invites applications for multiple full-time faculty positions in political theory. Applications are due October 22, 2021.
Gurtaran Johal was named a Truman scholar in April 2021 for her dedicated work, passion, and leadership in public service. Johal is one of 62 students that the Truman…
Pakou Hang (MA ‘09, political science) embraces ‘the arena of possibility' and plans to support the next generation of women leaders, particularly those from immigrant…
At the University of Minnesota, the Graduate and Professional Scholarly Excellence in Equity and Diversity (SEED) Award honors graduate students whose research focuses on…
We want to say congratulations to the impressive number of Political Science majors who were selected for Phi Beta Kappa in Spring 2021. The Department of Political Science…
