Robert Barnett, prominent DC lawyer, Poli Sci alum, and dedicated member of our Board of Visitors, has passed away at the age of 79. Bob left a lasting mark on the Department of Political Science …
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Department to co-host Eat-and-Greet event with La Follette
The Department of Political Science strives to prepare its students for a variety of career paths. Many of our alumni go on to work in legislation, public policy, and lawmaking. That’s why we’ve teamed up …
Ph.D. Candidate Garrett Jones featured on the 1050 Bascom Podcast
On a recent episode of 1050 Bascom, Ph.D. Candidate Garrett Jones sits down with hosts Honor Durham and Nama Pandey to discuss his course Poli Sci 411 – The American Constitution: Powers and Structures of …
Professor Mark Copelovitch Returns from Sabbatical in Berlin
Director of European Studies, expert in international political economy and international organizations, and Professor of Political Science and Public Affairs, Mark Copelovitch returns to UW this fall after a year on sabbatical in Berlin. He …
Poli Sci Majors Holly Puza and Matthew Masonius named Winner and Honorable Mention for the 2024 Iwanter Prize for Undergraduate Research
Recent graduate Holly Puza (B.A. ’24, Political Science, English Literature, International Studies, Certificate in European Studies) was awarded the 2024 Iwanter Prize for Undergraduate Research for her thesis, “Is That How Free Feels”: Aesthetic Knowledge …
PhD Student Marko Kljajic Featured on the 1050 Bascom Podcast
In the latest episode of 1050 Bascom, the hosts sit down with the Department’s very own Marko Kljajic. a PhD student studying comparative politics and international relations. His research and teaching interests focus on the political …
Ambassador Karl Eikenberry to Give Guest Lecture on May 1st, 2024
Ambassador Karl Eikenberry will be visiting to give a lecture titled “US-China Security Competition in the Indo-Pacific Region and Beyond” as part of the Roger and Michelle Mansukhani and Family Lecture series. The lecture will …
Political Science Graduate Student Jim Gingras Featured on 1050 Bascom Podcast
Ph.D. student Jim Gingras was on 1050 Bascom’s newest episode to discuss civil-military relations, international security and serving veterans. Listen here! Jim is a Ph.D. student studying and researching international relations and alliances. Drawing on operational …
Ph.D. Candidate Thomas Worth Awarded Capstone Teaching Award
Congratulations to Ph.D. Candidate Thomas Worth, winner of a campus-wide 2023-2024 Capstone Teaching Award! Thomas’ selection from among the field of outstanding nominees speaks to his impressive contribution to the educational mission of the University …
Recent Graduate Student Awards and Accomplishments
Our graduate students are fantastic! Below we highlight some of the many accomplishments of our graduate students over the past few months. Be sure to check out all of our grad student awards and recent …