News // Department of Political Science // University of Notre Dame

April 04, 2020

Traveling the world studying Islamic law, Polish-American political science professor discovers surprising complexities and misconceptions

Emilia Justyna Powell wants to change how people see Islamic law and culture — because too often, she’s found, people...

May 08, 2019

Sheedy Award winner Ernesto Verdeja praised for commitment to peace and justice

For his work in the classroom, Verdeja has been selected to receive the 2018 Sheedy Excellence in Teaching Award —...

September 13, 2018

Ernesto Verdeja, associate professor of political science and peace studies, to receive 2018 Sheedy Award

Ernesto Verdeja, an associate professor in the Department of Political Science and the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, will...

July 11, 2018

A first-generation American and Political Science major finds her voice

Sara Abdel-Rahim ’17 found her voice in the liberal arts — and she amplified it through research, internships, and leadership roles...

June 27, 2018

How academic and international experiences helped a political science major find a passion for global food security

Rachel Ganson’s path in the College of Arts and Letters led her to China, India, Iceland, Italy, and Spain. And...

January 25, 2018

Q&A with Maryann Kwakwa, Ph.D. candidate in political science

This is the second installment in an ongoing Q&A series with Arts and Letters graduate students. Maryann Kwakwa, a Ph.D....

January 22, 2018

Q&A with Maryann Kwakwa, Ph.D. candidate in political science

This is the second installment in an ongoing Q&A series with Arts and Letters graduate students. Maryann Kwakwa, a Ph.D....

January 02, 2018

Political scientist wins NEH fellowship, continuing Notre Dame’s record success

Notre Dame political scientist Susan Collins has been awarded a 2018 fellowship from the National Endowment for the Humanities, extending...

September 06, 2017

Nanovic Hall brings social sciences students and faculty together

For Luis Fraga, acting chair of the Department of Political Science, Nanovic Hall is a dream come true. The state-of-the-art new...

April 14, 2017

Political science major Rebecca Blais awarded 2017 Truman Scholarship

Notre Dame junior Rebecca Blais, a political science major from New Smyrna Beach, Florida, has been named a 2017 Truman...

February 06, 2017

Three political science graduate students receive fellowships from NSF, APSA

Three graduate students in the Department of Political Science—Jeremy Graham, Mikaila Leyva, and Juan Valdez—have recently been awarded competitive national...

February 01, 2017

Professor pursues dual interests in Russian politics and global environmental issues

In her academic research, Debra Javeline leads two lives. She is passionate about sustainability—and how post-Communist Russia is perceived. She...

January 07, 2017

Political science alumnus Patrick Vassel plays pivotal role in success of Hamilton

Political science major Patrick Vassel '07 didn’t come to Notre Dame dreaming of a career on Broadway. But a path that...

December 16, 2015

New Burns Fellowship Program Supports Interdisciplinary Graduate Student Research

A new interdisciplinary fellowship program launched by the University of Notre Dame’s Institute for Educational Initiatives will train graduate students...

March 10, 2015

Record Year in Academic Placements for Political Science Ph.D. Program

From the University of Oxford to Michigan State University to University College Dublin, recent graduates of Notre Dame’s Ph.D. program...

March 09, 2015

New Hires Bring Expertise in Latino Politics and American Political Institutions

The latest faculty hires in Notre Dame’s Department of Political Science bring expertise in the fields of Latino and American...

February 22, 2015

Graduate Students Show How Popular Movies Influence Political Views

Can mainstream movies affect our political views? Two Ph.D. candidates in Notre Dame’s Department of Political Science say the answer...

February 22, 2015

Department of Political Science Ranked Among Top 10 Nationwide

The University of Notre Dame’s Department of Political Science has been named one of the top 10 undergraduate programs in...

October 22, 2014

Political Science Alum Adam Newman Interns at White House

If you want to land a job in the political realm, it is very useful to have an internship first,...

March 06, 2014

Political Science Graduate Students Awarded Fellowships

In recognition of their research, three graduate students from Notre Dame’s Department of Political Science have been awarded prestigious fellowships....

February 22, 2014

Alumnus Adam Cowden Awarded Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Adam Cowden, a 2012 graduate of Notre Dame’s College of Arts and Letters, has been selected as a Gates Cambridge...

October 31, 2013

Arts and Letters Professor Vittorio Hösle Appointed to Pontifical Academy

Vittorio Hösle, Paul Kimball Professor of Arts and Letters at the University of Notre Dame, has been appointed by Pope...