Joireman publishes on Zanzibar revolution
Sandra Joireman, Weinstein Chair of Global Studies, published “Property Confiscation in the Zanzibar Revolution” in African Affairs.
Career Pathways Event
February 20, 2026
Is the Bellwether Ringing? The State of Virginia and What it Bodes for National Politics.
Dr. Ernest McGowen will give a talk that focus on the unique role of Virginia and its off-year elections in predictions about future national politics. Topics will include the unique context of federal workers and their impact on the 2025 election, an enthusiasm gap in polling and fundraising, and the effects of state-level gerrymandering on party mobilization targets in 2026 and 2028.
Bring your lunch and enjoy the discussion!
Whitehurst Living Room
October 24th @ 12:00pm-1:15pm
Make America Great Again? Understanding Domestic Policy Under Trump
Come join us for a panel of political scientists who will look at recent changes in a range of policy areas, including health care, nutrition, immigration, budget priorities, and civil liberties.
October 6th, 6:00pm. Jepson 118
Free Pizza!
PoliSci Ice Cream Social & Scavenger Hunt
Come join us at The Garden of Five Lions in Weinstein Hall for a sweet treat and some PoliSci fun!
Enjoy delicious DeLuca Gelato, meet the Political Science faculty, explore the PoliSci lounges, and enter for your chance to win UR merch!
September 8th, 4:30pm-5:30pm! See you there!
Faculty Highlights
Bowie & student publish on U.S. Supreme Court decision
Jennifer Bowie, professor of political science, along with Kaitlyn O'Leary, '23, published "Jones v. Hendrix on Habeas Corpus” in SCOTUS 2023 Major Decisions and Developments of the US Supreme Court.
Datta awarded at Colloquy
Monti Datta, associate professor of political science, received the 2025 Distinguished Educator Award from the University of Richmond at Colloquy.
Joireman awarded at Colloquy
Sandra Joireman, Weinstein Chair of International Studies, received the 2025 Distinguished Scholarship Award from the University of Richmond at Colloquy.
Scholarship Repository Readership
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Feature Stories
UR Now: Alumni
Boren Scholar stresses the importance of studying abroad
Triple major Eli Chancey traveled to Vietnam. Now the UR alum is helping international students feel more at home on campus.
UR Now: University News
University of Richmond senior named Newman Civic Fellow
Devin Morgan’s commitment to public service and community engagement has a positive impact on our campus and beyond.
UR Now: Student Experience
Diving into Richmond’s First-Year Seminars
Small classes, passionate professors, and skill-building exercises form the premise of this foundational program.
Prioritizing the public in public service
An internship in a congressional district office gives senior an appreciation for the complexities of governing.
Political Science in the Media
Virginia's AG candidates to debate amid texting scandal. Here's what to know.
Political science professor Ernest McGowen is quoted.
Trump scraps the nation’s most comprehensive food insecurity report − making it harder to know how many Americans struggle to get enough food
Political science professor Tracy Roof, an expert on SNAP benefits, authored this piece.
Trump scraps the nation’s most comprehensive food insecurity report − making it harder to know how many Americans struggle to get enough food
Political science professor Tracy Roof, an expert on SNAP benefits, authored this piece, originally published in The Conversation.
Monti Datta Receives the 2025 APSA Distinguished Teaching Award
Political science professor Monti Datta is featured.
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