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.
Career Pathways Event

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!

The End of Liberalism? The Global Effects of Trump’s Presidency
Faculty from the Department of Political Science and Economics will discuss the global effects of Trump’s first two months in office, focusing on the future of NATO & Ukraine, trade wars, the empowering of autocrats, and U.S. standing in the world.
Thursday, March 20th@ 6:00pm
School of Law Classroom 101
Faculty Highlights
Monti Datta, associate professor of political science, received the 2025 Distinguished Educator Award from the University of Richmond at Colloquy.
Sandra Joireman, Weinstein Chair of International Studies, received the 2025 Distinguished Scholarship Award from the University of Richmond at Colloquy.
Jenny Pribble, professor of political science and global studies, received the 2025 Distinguished Scholarship Award from the University of Richmond at Colloquy.
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Department of Political Science
202 Weinstein Hall
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University of Richmond, VA 23173
Phone: (804) 289-8529
Fax: (804) 287-6833
Department Chair: Dr. Tracy Roof
Academic Administrative Coordinator: Emilee Papa