The University of Wisconsin Political Science Department is one of the nation's oldest and most respected programs. Our department is highly ranked in national surveys, and our award-winning faculty are known for innovative research on the discipline's most current and important questions. Our dedication to teaching is also apparent: we are one of the largest majors on campus, with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate instruction.
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05/09/2019
Professor Jessica Weeks' research is highlighted in this Vox story about Game of Thrones -
12/10/2018
Professors David Canon and Kathy Cramer are quoted in this New York Times article about the politics of Wisconsin’s lame duck session. -
11/14/2018
Professor Kathy Cramer teams up with MIT technologists to record community conversations. -
10/30/2018
Profesor Scott Straus was featured on Wisconsin Public Radio discussing politcal violence in the United States. Click the link to listen. -
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