Alumnus Elliot Rothenberg reflects on his time at UMN. Discover how his CLA professors have helped to shape his legal career and why everyone should be encouraged to take…
“How you’re called to be in this world will evolve, and that’s okay.” Lulete Mola (BA '14, political science) reflects on navigating her life and career while working toward…
Political science professors Kathleen Collins and Mark Bell discuss Russian president Vladimir Putin's strategy for Ukraine and whether using nuclear weapons would be an…
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…
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…
"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…
"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…
