Dana El Kurd, associate professor of political science, presented at the Council on Foreign Relations at the 29th CFR Term Member Conference.
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Political Science Ice Cream Social and Scavenger Hunt Fall 2024
Join us for a delightful afternoon at the Department of Political Science’s Ice Cream Social and Scavenger Hunt on September 12th from 4:30 to 5:30 PM in the Garden of the Five Lions. Indulge in delicious Deluca Gelato while exploring our department through a fun and interactive scavenger hunt. This is a fantastic opportunity to discover the resources and opportunities available to you, and to engage with our faculty about the exciting prospects within our program. Don’t miss out on this chance to enjoy a sweet treat and learn more about what our department has to offer!Political Science Brown Bag: A Look at the 2024 Election
Join us for an engaging discussion on the upcoming 2024 election, featuring insights from two professors Dr. Ernest McGowen and Dr. Dan Palazzolo. Dr. McGowen will speak about the presidential campaign and Dr. Palazzolo will discuss the key congressional races.
All students are welcome to attend, whether you bring your lunch or enjoy the free pizza provided! Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable perspectives on the 2024 election!
Faculty Highlights
Jennifer Bowie, associate professor of political science, along with UR alumni co-authors Adam Webster, '23 and Lauren Oligino, '24, published the peer-reviewed book chapter "A Bottom-up Approach to Lower Court Influence on the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom” in Research Handbook on Law and Courts.
View BioDan Chen, associate professor of political science, published "Fan Engagement with Chinese Celebrities’ Political Signaling on Weibo" in the Journal of Contemporary China.
View BioJennifer Erkulwater, professor of political science, received the 2024 Distinguished Faculty Service Award from the University of Richmond at Colloquy.
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The University of Richmond's Scholarship Repository shares faculty publications with a world-wide audience. The map below shows where articles from political science faculty are being read around the globe.
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Mailing Address:
Department of Political Science
202 Weinstein Hall
231 Richmond Way
University of Richmond, VA 23173
Phone: (804) 289-8529
Fax: (804) 287-6833
Department Chair: Dr. Tracy Roof
Academic Administrative Coordinator: Emilee Papa