Sandra Joireman, Weinstein Chair of Global Studies, published “Property Confiscation in the Zanzibar Revolution” in African Affairs.
Career Pathways Event
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
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.
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.
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