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

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...

July 09, 2018

Arts and Letters students learn about immigration through service work in Texas border town

Economics major Francis Brockman and political science major Daniel Rottenborn, are working for Annunciation House, a Catholic organization that gives shelter to refugees in...

June 29, 2018

Video: Eugene Gholz on military technology and grand strategy

Gholz’s work focuses on issues at the intersection of national security and economic policy. A former Pentagon senior adviser and...

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...

June 21, 2018

ILS Director Luis Fraga honored with MALDEF lifetime achievement award for commitment to community service

ILS Advisory Council Member, Phil Fuentes; Witt/Kieffer and former MALDEF Board Chair, Charlene Aguilar; Honoree, Luis Fraga; ILS Advisory Council Member, Joe Power Luis Ricardo...

May 30, 2018

Seven internships help political science and FTT senior decide what she wants — and doesn’t want — in a future career

When Sydney DeVoe came to Notre Dame, she was convinced she would be pursuing a career in broadcast journalism. But...

May 23, 2018

Internship programs at London Global Gateway offer “remarkable experiences” outside the classroom

When Jim English, a Notre Dame senior, spent a semester at the London Global Gateway last spring, he gained knowledge...

April 26, 2018

Political scientist Sarah Zukerman Daly awarded 2018 Andrew Carnegie Fellowship

Notre Dame political scientist Sarah Zukerman Daly is one of 31 nationwide recipients of 2018 Andrew Carnegie fellowships, the Carnegie...

April 12, 2018

A global education prepared political science alumna for career in U.S. Department of Justice

For Victoria Braga ’11, a semester in Egypt as an undergraduate gave her a new perspective on the United States...

April 11, 2018

Political Science graduate student awarded Fullbright Scholarship

Andrea Peña-Vasquez, a third year graduate student studying Comparative Politics, has been awarded a J. William Fulbright Scholarship for to conduct...

March 23, 2018

Prominent women in political office boost female candidates down ballot, new research finds

The presence of a prominent female officeholder has a positive effect on the number of women running for lower offices...

March 21, 2018

Political Science graduate students publish article about aid in Mali

Graduate Students, Emily Maiden and Mark Brockwa, had their article, "Parlez-vous français? Language and agricultural aid allocation strategies in northern...

March 20, 2018

Political Science PhD Alumni awarded the Outstanding Professor of the Year at Baylor University

2014 PhD Alumni, Rebecca McCumbers Flavin, was recently awarded the Outstanding Professor of the Year at Baylor University. The award...

February 19, 2018

Political scientist’s new book on liberalism garners significant media attention

A new book by a Notre Dame political science professor has sparked a fire in the public sphere, garnering significant...

February 16, 2018

Expert details risks of patronizing unlicensed tax preparers

According to Patrick Thomas, during tax filing season, it’s important to consider the credentials and qualifications of a tax preparer,...

February 08, 2018

Associate Professor Guillermo Trejo is awarded prestigious grant

Associate Professor Guillermo Trejo and his coauthors, Sandra Ley and Shannan Mattiace, have been awarded a grant from the Harry...

February 08, 2018

Associate Professor, Guillermo Trejo, is awarded prestigious grant

Associate Professor, Guillermo Trejo, and his coauthors, Sandra Ley and Shannan Mattiace, have been awarded a grant from the Harry...

January 31, 2018

Department adds four international relations experts to faculty

Notre Dame’s Department of Political Science has added four new faculty members, bolstering its expertise in international relations issues. The...

January 26, 2018

Department adds four international relations experts to faculty

Notre Dame’s Department of Political Science has added four new faculty members, bolstering its expertise in international relations issues. The...

January 25, 2018

Video: NDISC director on nuclear weapons, the military, and America's role in the world

Michael Desch is professor of political science and director of the Notre Dame International Security Center. His research interests include...