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

March 21, 2023

Tocqueville Fellow Alumna Pursues Passion for School Choice, Publishes Book

Kate Hardiman Rhodes, a 2016-2017 Tocqueville Fellow, graduated from Notre Dame in 2017 with a B.A. summa cum laude in...

March 09, 2023

CCCG Faculty Fellow Publishes Book on Humility in Augustine's Political Thought

Professor Mary Keys published her most recent book, Pride, Politics, and Humility in Augustine's 'City of God' (Cambridge University Press) in June...

March 06, 2023

Event Recap: James Stoner on Catholicism and Constitutionalism

Dr. James Stoner delivered a lecture titled "Catholicism & Constitutionalism: An American Perspective" on Thursday, Feb. 16. Dr. Stoner is...

March 01, 2023

CCCG Faculty Fellow Engages in Contemporary School Choice Debates

Professor Richard W. Garnett, the Paul J. Schierl/Fort Howard Corporation Professor of Law at Notre Dame Law School (NDLS), Director...

February 16, 2023

Fellow Spotlight: Mary Frances Myler

Mary Frances Myler joined the Center for Citizenship and Constitutional Government as a postgraduate fellow after graduating from Notre Dame...

February 07, 2023

Postdoctoral Scholar Spotlight: Luke Foster

Dr. Luke Foster has been a Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Political Science with the Center for Citizenship & Constitutional Government...

January 19, 2023

CCCG Hosts Conference for Early-Career Women in Political Theory and Constitutional Studies

The Center for Citizenship and Constitutional Government (CCCG) hosted a conference for early career women in political theory on January...

December 12, 2022

Fall Semester Recap

Faculty, Staff, and Fellows This fall, Dr. Deborah O’Malley joined the CCCG staff as associate director. Dr. O’Malley brings an...

Application Open for Spring 2023 Tocqueville Fellowship

The Center for Citizenship & Constitutional Government is pleased to announce the call for applications for the Spring 2023 Menard Family...

October 03, 2022

Application Open: 2023 Poland Summer Study Abroad

Applications for Poland Summer Study Abroad are open until November 1. Led by CCCG Faculty Fellow Emilia Justyna Powell, this...

September 27, 2022

CCCG Welcomes Associate Director Dr. Deborah O'Malley

Last week, the Center for Citizenship and Constitutional Government welcomed Dr. Deborah O’Malley as the new Associate Director. Dr. O’Malley brings...

September 01, 2022

V. Phillip Muñoz Publishes New Book on Religious Liberty

CCCG Director Vincent Phillip Muñoz has published Religious Liberty and the American Founding: Natural Rights and the Original Meanings of...

August 30, 2022

CCCG Provides Funding for Summer Internships and Conferences

Thanks to the generosity of donors, the Center for Citizenship and Constitutional Government was able to provide funding to students...

August 26, 2022

CCCG Welcomes Visiting Scholars

The Center for Citizenship and Constitutional Government (CCCG) is pleased to welcome four visiting scholars for the 2022-2023 academic year. ...

August 23, 2022

Class of 2022 Student Spotlight: Patrick Aimone

When Patrick Aimone came to college, he was looking for a rich academic environment with opportunities for personal development and...

August 15, 2022

Class of 2022 Student Spotlight: Sean Tehan

Sean Tehan, a Tocqueville Fellow for three years, graduated in May with a major in political science and minors in...

August 09, 2022

Class of 2022 Student Spotlight: Veronica Maska

Veronica Maska graduated in May with a major in Business Analytics and minors in Constitutional Studies and Philosophy. Through Constitutional...

August 04, 2022

Class of 2022 Student Spotlight: Zach Thapar

Originally from northern Kentucky, Zach Thapar graduated in May with majors in political science and global affairs with a focus...

August 01, 2022

CCCG to Co-Sponsor Conference for Early Career Women in Political Theory

CCCG to Co-Sponsor Conference for Early Career Women in Political Theory The Center for Citizenship and Constitutional Government will co-sponsor...

May 13, 2022

First Annual Publius Writing Prize Winners Announced

Earlier this semester, the Center for Citizenship & Constitutional Government announced the establishment of a new annual award, the Publius...

May 10, 2022

CCCG Congratulates Graduating Tocqueville Fellows

The Center for Citizenship and Constitutional Government (CCCG) congratulates nine Menard Family Tocqueville Fellows on their upcoming graduation from the...

April 22, 2022

CCCG Announces the Publius Prize for Undergraduate Writing

The Center for Citizenship & Constitutional Government has established the Publius Prize for Undergraduate Writing on Public Affairs. The $250...

April 08, 2022

Application Now Open for Fall '22 Menard Tocqueville Fellowship

The Center for Citizenship & Constitutional Government is pleased to announce the call for applications for the Fall 2022 Menard Family...

April 04, 2022

Fall 2022 Constitutional Studies Minor Courses Now Available

Fall 2022 courses for the Constitutional Studies Minor are now available on our website. Undergraduates can take courses across a range...

March 25, 2022

Announcing: Core Text Sequence for Fall '22 and Spring '23

Core Text Sequence in Citizenship & Constitutional Government The Center for Citizenship & Constitutional Government is pleased to announce this...

January 13, 2022

Spring 2022 Menard Tocqueville Fellows Announced

The Center for Citizenship & Constitutional Government is proud to announce the selection of the Spring 2022 Menard Family Tocqueville...

October 07, 2021

National Constitution Center Hosts "Religious Exemptions From the Founding to Today" with Director Phillip Muñoz

On September 30, Director Phillip Muñoz joined legal experts Douglas Laycock (UVA Law) and Kathleen Brady (Emory) for a conversation exploring the...