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Aug 30, 2024

Public Opinion of New Justices Affects Views on Entire Supreme Court

The extent to which U.S. adults support newly appointed justices to the Supreme Court strongly influences the extent to which they support the high court as an institution. Elizabeth Lane, assistant professor of political science, explains the research.
Lope Max Diaz II @ Reynolds

Apr 22, 2024

New Scholarship Endowment Honors Memory of Political Science Alumnus

A new scholarship endowment created by the family of Lope “Max” Diaz II honors the memory of the political science alumnus.

Feb 27, 2024

Catch up with a Libraries student scholarship awardee: Vishal Gogusetti

The political science senior is considering career possibilities in international relations and foreign policy.
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Jan 24, 2024

Study: The More People Know About Pregnancy, the More Likely They Are to Support Access to Abortion

A new study co-authored by political science professor Steven Greene reveals that the more people know about pregnancy, the more likely they are to oppose legislation that limits women’s access to abortions – regardless of political ideology.
Jason Turcios, Public Policy Fellow for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) in Washington D.C., stands with the Washington Monument in the background

Jan 16, 2024

Honors Program Alumni Spotlight: Jason Turcios

The UHP interviews Class of 2023 Alum and Public Policy Fellow for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Jason Turcios.
Lily Vaughn stands on a balcony, with the Capitol in the background.

Sep 12, 2023

From College to Congress

Political science major Lily Vaughn spent two months this summer on Capitol Hill as a congressional intern.

Sep 12, 2023

Political Science Alumna Finds Career in Social Work

Political science alumna Liz Single has a career in oncology social work. Single discusses her career path and the benefits of having a degree in political science as a social worker.
a vial labelled "COVID-19 Vaccine" sits on a table against a yellow backdrop

Jul 21, 2023

How Partisan Politics Could Help Public Health

A new study suggests partisan politics can be used to encourage the public to get vaccinated. Political science professor and co-author Steve Greene discusses their findings.

Jun 8, 2023

Recent Graduate Recognized for Exceptional Community Service

Deeya Deepak is the 2023 undergraduate recipient of the Block Award which recognizes academic excellence, community service, and public engagement.

Jun 7, 2023

Another Day in the White House

Meet political science alumnus Andrew Bates, deputy press secretary at the White House.