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For first-generation student Maria Zavala Garcia, the pandemic put things into perspective. She shouldered on and with support from the Political Science faculty, she won a…

Assistant Professor Josef Woldense writes an analysis for the Washington Post on Guinea-Bissau's coup attempt and how its president, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, may respond in the…

Associate Professor Mark Bell, who is an expert on foreign policy and nuclear weapons, discusses the situation in Ukraine with Dialogue Minnesota.

Congratulations to Ana Forcinito (Spanish and Portuguese studies), Daniel Philippon (English), and Jane Sumner (political science), CLA's Motley Teaching Award Winners

The Russian invasion is not only an assault on the sovereignty and independence of Ukraine – it is Putin’s latest attempt to destroy the democratic aspirations of the…

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…

We asked political science alumna Lulete Mola: "What CLA experience continues to influence your life as a changemaker?"

Winter 2020 news and highlights from the Department of Political Science.

Tim Johnson discusses the oral arguments before the Supreme Court in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization with KARE 11 News.

Professor Kathleen Collins answers questions on the current state of Afghanistan and the country's deep history with the United States.

"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…

How Jonathan Du was prepared for a career with the guidance of the College of Liberal Arts.

"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…

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…

CLA's Public Life Project will focus on creating civic engagement and developing open conversation among students on campus.

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…