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  1. Headshot of a young woman with long brown hair, wearing tortoiseshell glasses and a light blazer over a dark patterned top. She smiles warmly against a blurred background featuring window panes.

    Elayne Allen

    Constitutional Studies, Political Theory

  2. Headshot of a person with dark, curly hair pulled back, wearing a dark gray blazer and black shirt, smiling at the camera.

    Ali Altiok

    Comparative Politics, Methodology

  3. Headshot of a young woman with light brown hair pulled back over her right shoulder. She has light blue eyes and wears small hoop earrings and a light gray plaid blazer. She offers a slight, closed-lip smile.

    Emily Anderson

    American Politics, Methodology

  4. Headshot of a light-skinned man with light brown hair, a full beard, and blue eyes. He's wearing a gray suit jacket, white shirt, and red patterned tie. A blurred green background suggests an outdoor setting.

    Matt Arildsen

    Constitutional Studies, Political Theory

  5. Headshot of a man wearing a gray suit, striped shirt, and patterned tie against a plain background.

    Dare Ayoade

    Comparative Politics, International Relations

  6. Headshot of a young woman with long, curly red hair, a cream-colored blazer, and gold hoop earrings. She is smiling at the camera in a blurred indoor setting.

    Elsa Barron

    Comparative Politics

  7. Headshot of a woman with shoulder-length light brown hair, wearing a dark blue v-neck top, smiling against a wood-paneled background.

    Evy Behling

    PhD Candidate

    Constitutional Studies, Political Theory

  8. Headshot of a smiling person with glasses and dark curly hair. They wear a navy blue polo shirt with the University of Notre Dame Graduate School logo.

    McKenzie Bennett

    American Politics, Comparative Politics

  9. Black and white headshot of a young man wearing a suit jacket and light-colored collared shirt. He has short, styled hair and offers a subtle smile toward the camera.

    Jack Bevacqua

    Constitutional Studies, Political Theory

  10. A smiling woman with long, brown hair and brown eyes wears a brown herringbone jacket over a tan floral shirt, featuring blue, red, and white flowers. She stands in front of a dark wood-paneled wall.

    Makella Brems

    Constitutional Studies, Political Theory

  11. A headshot of a young man wearing tortoiseshell glasses, a white button-down shirt, and a black blazer. He smiles at the camera in front of a light, neutral background.

    Eddie Campbell

    Constitutional Studies, Political Theory

  12. Jingqi Cao

    American Politics, International Relations

  13. Headshot of a man with short brown hair and light stubble wearing a cream-colored button-down shirt. He stands slightly off-center in front of a light green wall with a geometric pattern. He looks directly at the camera with a slight smile.

    Tyler Castle

    Associate Director, Constitutional Studies/Tocqueville

    Constitutional Studies, Political Theory

  14. Headshot of a person with short dark hair, wearing glasses and a dark gray shirt, smiling at the camera. A blurred background hints at foliage and a building.

    Isheika Cleare

    Comparative Politics, International Relations

  15. A young man smiles at the camera. He is wearing a dark suit jacket, white shirt, and patterned tie with oblong shapes. A burgundy pocket square adds a pop of color. He stands against a blurred background of trees.

    Zachary Coddington

    Constitutional Studies, Political Theory

  16. A woman with shoulder-length auburn hair and glasses smiles warmly against a gray backdrop. She wears a periwinkle blue top and a black jacket.Meg

    Meghan Cumpston

    Comparative Politics, International Relations

  17. Headshot of a man with short dark hair, wearing a gray blazer and light blue button-down shirt, smiling in front of an out-of-focus background of trees and grass.

    Kerby Davis

    International Relations, Political Theory

  18. A smiling person with long, dark curly hair wears a white off-the-shoulder shirt against a reddish-brown wood-paneled background.

    Gessica de Freitas

    Research Assistant, Kellogg Inst for Intrnl Studies

    Comparative Politics, Methodology

  19. Hannah Early Bagdanov headshot. A young woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a black blazer and a small pearl necklace. She is smiling brightly at the camera, with a blurred outdoor background featuring greenery and part of a brown building.

    Hannah Early Bagdanov

    Comparative Politics, International Relations

  20. Kathryn Farr

    Political Theory

  21. Lening Feng headshot. A young woman with long, dark hair and glasses smiles warmly in front of a light-colored stone column and a red brick wall. She wears a dark brown puffer jacket and a white shirt.

    Lening Feng

    Comparative Politics, Political Theory

  22. Adriana Pilar Ferreira Albanus headshot. A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a navy blue sheer top with embroidered dark blue floral details. She has a slight smile and is wearing a pearl earring in her right ear. The background is blurred green foliage.

    Adriana Pilar Ferreira Albanus

    Comparative Politics, Methodology

  23. Ben Francis headshot. A man with short brown hair, a full beard, and a purple and black vertically striped shirt. He is smiling and looking directly at the camera. A blurred background suggests an indoor setting.

    Ben Francis

    Comparative Politics, Methodology

  24. Ricardo Garcia Dominguez

    Political Theory

  25. Tomás Gianibelli headshot. A smiling person with short dark hair and glasses wearing a light blue, long-sleeved, button-down shirt. They stand against a wood-paneled background.

    Tomás Gianibelli

    Research Assistant, Kellogg Inst for Intrnl Studies

    Comparative Politics

  26. Headshot of a man wearing a dark blue v-neck sweater over a light purple and white collared shirt. He has short dark hair, glasses, and offers a slight smile against a red wood-paneled background.

    Alejandro Gonzalez Ruiz

    American Politics, Comparative Politics

  27. Smiling person with long brown hair, clear-framed glasses, and a black tank top stands in front of a red brick wall and a window. They are wearing a gold necklace and have small tattoos visible on both arms.

    Amy Brooke Grauley

    Research Assistant, Political Science

    American Politics, Methodology

  28. Harrison Greenleaf headshot. A smiling man with shoulder-length light brown hair, wearing a dark gray suit jacket, light blue checked dress shirt, and a dark tie with small blue dots. They stand in front of a blurred background featuring a stone building and green trees.

    Harrison Greenleaf

    Comparative Politics, International Relations

  29. Gabrielle Grow headshot. A woman with long, straight, light blonde hair smiles at the camera. She's wearing a sleeveless black top and stands on a grassy area, possibly a quad, with out-of-focus trees in the background.

    Gabrielle Grow

    Constitutional Studies, Political Theory

  30. Shay Hafner

    American Politics

  31. A woman with long brown hair and a black blazer smiles warmly in a modern office space. The frosted glass partitions behind her feature a repeating Celtic knot design, a nod to Notre Dame's heritage.

    Kjersti Hansen

    Comparative Politics, International Relations

  32. Hadar Ahiad Hazony headshot. A young man with short brown hair, wearing round glasses, a dark blazer, and a maroon collared shirt. They are smiling at the camera, and books are visible on a shelf behind them.

    Hadar Hazony

    Constitutional Studies, Political Theory

  33. A person with dark hair and a beard wears a white shirt, posing outdoors with trees and a stone stairway in the background.

    León Heitler

    Comparative Politics, Methodology

  34. Abigail Hemmen headshot. A young woman with shoulder-length, light brown hair smiles at the camera. She wears a textured, olive-green cardigan over a white, swiss-dot dress. The background is softly focused foliage.

    Abigail Hemmen

    American Politics, Methodology

  35. John Luke Hoonhout headshot. A young man wearing a navy blue suit, light blue collared shirt, and a diagonally striped red and navy tie. He is wearing black, rectangular glasses and smiling at the camera.

    John Luke Hoonhout

    Constitutional Studies, Political Theory

  36. Rasheed Ibrahim headshot. A man with a large afro and round glasses smiles at the camera. He wears a lavender pinstriped button-down shirt and a watch, standing with arms crossed in front of a tranquil body of water. Boats and a rocky shoreline are visible in the background.

    Rasheed Ibrahim

    Comparative Politics, Methodology

  37. Peitong Jing headshot. A young girl wearing glasses, a white long-sleeved shirt, and a red, white, and blue plaid jumper dress sits with her hands clasped in front of her. Behind her is a wall hanging featuring gold Chinese characters on a dark blue background.

    Peitong Jing

    Comparative Politics, Methodology

  38. Madeline Kasper headshot. A woman with long auburn hair and a black jacket stands facing the camera inside a brightly lit building with arched ceilings and many windows. A blurry crowd of people is visible in the background.

    Madeline Kasper

    Constitutional Studies, International Relations

  39. A person with short dark hair, wearing a dark jacket and gold hoop earrings, sits by a window. The Pazzi Chapel, a tan, domed Renaissance building, is visible outside the window.

    Shasta Kaul

    International Relations, Political Theory

  40. Rachel Lentz headshot. A woman with long brown hair, wearing a burnt-orange blouse and floral skirt, leans against a stone pillar beneath the light stone arches of a walkway.

    Rachel Lentz

    International Relations, Political Theory

  41. Jing Li

    Jing Li

    Comparative Politics, International Relations

  42. Kevin Li 2

    Kevin Li

    Comparative Politics, International Relations

  43. Anthony Maratea

    Constitutional Studies, Political Theory

  44. Conner Martinez headshot. A man with brown hair, mustache, and a small stud earring in his left ear. He is wearing a light blue pinstriped button-up shirt and a navy and gold striped tie. The background is a reddish-brown wood-paneled wall.

    Conner Martinez

    American Politics, Political Theory

  45. Justin McDevitt headshot. A man with short brown hair, glasses, and a beard. He is wearing a dark blue button-down shirt and smiling against a gray background.

    Justin McDevitt

    Comparative Politics

  46. Peter McLaughlin

    International Relations, Political Theory

  47. Patrick McQuestion headshot. A young man with short brown hair, wearing a dark blue collared shirt, smiling at the camera. The background is a soft, light tan color.

    Patrick McQuestion

    Comparative Politics, Methodology

  48. Chase Mendoza. A headshot of a smiling man wearing a light pinstriped shirt, maroon patterned tie, and tweed sport coat. They are standing in a hallway with warm lighting.

    Chase Mendoza

    Constitutional Studies, Political Theory

  49. William Messmer headshot

    William Messmer

    Comparative Politics, International Relations

  50. Tirzah Montanye headshot. A young woman with shoulder-length brown hair and glasses leans against a large tree trunk, arms crossed. She is wearing a white shirt, an olive green jacket, and dark jeans. A blurred body of water and light brown field are visible in the background.

    Tirzah Montanye

    Constitutional Studies, Political Theory

  51. Eddie O'Connell headshot. A man wearing a bright green polo shirt with the University of Notre Dame "ND" logo. He is bald, smiling, and has a fair complexion. The background is a neutral gray.

    Eddie O'Connell

    Comparative Politics, International Relations

  52. Raege Omar headshot. A man with dark skin, glasses, a black beard, and a receding hairline. He wears a dark patterned vest over a dark blue, dotted collared shirt. The background is blurred.

    Raege Omar

    Comparative Politics, International Relations

  53. Mayra Ortiz Ocaña headshot. A smiling student wearing a plaid blazer, light blue collared shirt, and white pants stands in front of a vibrant, large-scale art piece with orange, red, and blue hues. The art piece seems to be made of stained glass and hangs from a black metal framework. Green shrubbery and a circular stone planter are partially visible in the foreground.

    Mayra Ortiz Ocaña

    Comparative Politics, Methodology

  54. Hayden D. Redelman

    Constitutional Studies, Political Theory

  55. Headshot of a young woman with long, curly brown hair and blue eyes. She wears a white and beige patterned sleeveless top and a pearl necklace, smiling at the camera in front of a bookshelf.

    Kody Richards

    Constitutional Studies, Political Theory

  56. Headshot of a young person with long, wavy hair dyed in shades of purple and blue, wearing a black cardigan over a black and white houndstooth top. They have light skin and blue eyes, and are wearing a silver necklace.

    Fiona Rodger

    American Politics

  57. Headshot of a young person with long brown hair, wearing a white shirt and black blazer, smiling at the camera against a gray background.

    Carly Sandstrom

    Comparative Politics

  58. Emma Schmidt headshot. A young woman with short brown hair, wearing thin-framed round glasses, dangling silver earrings, and a black sleeveless turtleneck shirt against a gray background. She is smiling slightly.

    Emma Schmidt

    International Relations, Political Theory

  59. Emma Schroeder Headshot. A woman with shoulder-length blond hair, light blue eyes, and fair skin, smiling at the camera. They are wearing a dark blazer and standing against a backdrop of green foliage.

    Emma Schroeder

    American Politics, Methodology

  60. Charles Edward Stalzer III headshot. A man with a shaved head, short beard, and a broad smile. He wears a dark suit, white shirt, and blue-striped tie against a dark brown background.

    Charles Stalzer

    Constitutional Studies

  61. Headshot of a young man with light brown hair, wearing a navy suit, light blue shirt, and gray tie, smiling against a plain gray background.

    Luke Thompson

    Constitutional Studies, Political Theory

  62. Trevor Williams headshot. A smiling man in a military dress uniform. He wears a red bow tie, a medal around his neck, and several medals pinned to his jacket. Gold aiguillettes adorn his shoulders.

    Trevor Williams

    Comparative Politics, International Relations

  63. Headshot of a person wearing glasses and a gray suit with arms crossed, standing in front of a gazebo and green foliage.

    Ziyi Wu

    American Politics, Comparative Politics

  64. Natalia Yepez Frias headshot. A woman with long, dark brown hair, wearing a black short-sleeved shirt. She is smiling and stands in front of a backdrop of green leaves.

    Natalia Yepez Frias

    American Politics, Political Theory

  65. Anran Zhang headshot. A young woman with dark hair and glasses, wearing a gray blazer over a white shirt. She is smiling and wearing a circular green and white pendant necklace. The background is the wood paneling of a wall.

    Anran Zhang

    Research Assistant, Political Science

    Comparative Politics, Political Theory