Awards
Senior Thesis Awards
The following awards are given for the best senior thesis in each field:
- The John Roos Prize for the best senior thesis in American politics,
- The Stephen Kertesz Prize for the best senior thesis in international relations,
- The Guillermo O'Donnell Prize for the best senior thesis in comparative politics,
- The Paul Bartholomew Prize for the best senior thesis in political theory.
Writing Award
The Gary F. Barnabo Writing Award for outstanding writing in Political Science that offers a non-violent solution to existing problems. All Political Science majors are eligible to submit a paper for this award.
Service Award
The George Brinkley Prize for service to the department, the university and the wider community.
Department Award Winners, April 2023
- The John Roos Prize in American Politics, Jordan Lydon
- The Stephen Kertesz Prize in International Relations, Mary Do
- The Guillermo O'Donnell Prize in Comparative Politics, Beau Martinez
- The Paul Bartholomew Prize, David Haungs
- The Gary F. Barnabo Writing Award, Connor Tsikitas
- The George Brinkley Prize is shared by Blake Ziegler and Nicholas Crookston.