Former student Ronnie McDonald ‘93 continues to inspire the Aggie spirit after serving as the first Black yell leader in university history. By Tiarra Drisker ‘25 Ronnie McDonald ‘93 knew very little about the culture in Aggieland when he chose to attend Texas A&M University. Learning about the university through his mother’s manager, McDonald had […]
Department of Political Science News
Building a Better Aggieland
Former Student Whitney Coats ‘08, ‘10 (MIA) embodies the Aggie core value of selfless service.
What’s Happening With Facebook?
With new proposed legislation and public backlash, the future of the company is uncertain.
The Most Restrictive Abortion Law in the United States
No matter which side of the abortion debate you’re on, experts say it’s important to know the legal implications of the Texas Heartbeat Act.
Bottling the Aggie Spirit
Aggies often talk about the “Spirit can ne’er be told, the spirit of Aggieland.” While many of us struggle to explain it to friends outside the Aggie family, three alumni are attempting to bottle and share it with the world.
Local Newspapers Can Help Reduce Polarization With Opinion Pages That Focus On Local Issues
Professor Johanna Dunaway explains how editorials, opinion columns, and letters to the editor that fill the op-ed pages could help bridge political divides in the U.S.
Nathalie Mendez ‘21: Service Through Social Change
Nathalie Mendez ’21 was empowered to continue her nearly decade-long career in the public sector when she received a Fulbright scholarship to pursue a Ph.D. in political science.
Barbara Johns: A Trailblazer for Change
A statue of Barbara Johns, whose efforts helped in the desegregation of the public school system, is set to replace a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in representing Virginia at the US Capitol.
Jeffery A. Szymanski ‘90: A Gifted Leader Who Values the Aggie Network
As a grade school student, Jeffery A. Szymanski ‘90 dreamed of joining the Aggie network. Today, he’s not only part of the Aggie network; he’s a leader within it.
Strong Political Institutions Can Uphold Democracy, Even If People Can’t Agree on Politics
Professor Joseph Ura talks to The Conversation. Americans’ trust in the federal government has declined steadily in the last half-century, polls show. The 2020 presidential election did little to restore that confidence. Although “democracy has prevailed,” as President Joe Biden said during his inauguration, a recent Marist College poll showed that one-third of the country believes the presidential […]
