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.
Department of Political Science News
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 […]
An Unprecedented Transition
A Texas A&M political scientist says the transfer of power from President Donald Trump to the Biden administration has been marked by a series of broken norms.
Associate Professor Hyeran Jo Receives Award from the National Science Foundation
Associate Professor Hyeran Jo was awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation for her project titled “Integrative International Interventions: Militant Violence and Human Security in Contemporary Conflicts.” For two years, 2021-2023, She plans to work with three graduate students and two undergraduates to discover what international policies work best to save lives in conflict zones on […]
From Bobcat to Aggie: A December Graduate with an Unlikely Beginning
Lindsey Brenner ‘20 came to Aggieland her sophomore year in the hopes of pushing herself academically. She’s done just that while making lifelong friends in the process.
Stay CLASSy, Liberal Arts!
Every year, the College of Liberal Arts Superior Service (CLASS) Awards Program recognizes individuals who provide outstanding service to the college and demonstrate leadership, ingenuity, job excellence, and support for diversity. Here are the winners for 2020.
Political Science Former Student Appointed to White House Senior Communication Staff
Elizabeth Alexander ‘01 will serve as First Lady-elect Jill Biden’s communications director. Alexander is making history as a member of the first all-female communications team appointed for the White House. After graduating from Texas A&M University with a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in communication, Alexander achieved a Juris Doctorate in Law […]
Professor Dwight A. Roblyer Honored With 2020 Distinguished Achievement Award
For 65 years, Texas A&M University and The Association of Former Students have recognized the most deserving faculty and staff members with one of the university’s highest professional honors—the University-Level Distinguished Achievement Awards. This year’s recipients were chosen for their stellar performances in teaching, research, student relations, continuing education, staff service, and graduate student mentoring. Since the […]
Professor Brittany N. Perry Interviews with NPR
In a recent NPR podcast 1A, Instructional Associate Professor Brittany N. Perry discusses the Texas voter ID laws (some of the strictest in the nation) and how they can lead to voter suppression in the 2020 election. She explains how any photo ID should suffice to allow someone to vote and adds that “the argument that we […]
