The Origins of Thanksgiving and Its Lessons on Unity
Weidenbaum Center Resident Fellow Betsy Sinclair explores the fascinating history of Thanksgiving on KMOX podcast.
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Political Science Faculty Speak to the Press Regarding the 2024 Election
Several faculty from the political science department spoke to local and national media on the outcomes and impacts of the 2024 election.
One degree. Many destinations.
Graduate school is often viewed as a stepping stone on a path to the ivory tower. But in Arts & Sciences, graduate education transcends these traditional boundaries, opening doors to new possibilities and diverse career paths.
Spend Your Summer Making an Impact: Now Hiring for 2025 Summer
We are now accepting applications for our 2025 Arts & Sciences Pre-College Program staff positions.
Dino Christenson Co-Authors Article with WashU Grad, Lucas Boschelli, in Research & Politics
Christenson and Boschelli's work analyzes how subsidiaries shape corporations’ political interests and collaborations as they seek to influence the Supreme Court.
Jacob Montgomery Publishes New Article in Public Opinion Quarterly
Jacob Montgomery co-authors a new article that looks at older Americans connection with misinformation.
James L. Gibson Publishes New Book Through the Russell Sage Foundation
James L. Gibson's book explores the effect of the Trump insurrection on the state of U.S. democracy today.
Betsy Sinclair Co-Authors Article for European Political Science Review
Sinclair, Thomas F. Eagleton University Professor and Chair of Political Science, co-authored the article with scholars from George Mason, Harvard, WashU, and CalTech.
Michael Strawbridge Co-Authors Article for Politics & Gender
Strawbridge, Assistant Professor of Political Science, co-authored the piece with scholars from Georgetown, Newcastle University, Darmouth, and University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.
Michael Strawbridge Joins Center for American Women and Politics Roundtable
Michael Strawbridge was invited to join a roundtable focused on Black Women's Politics.
Taylor Carlson Interviewed About New Book, "Through the Grapevine: Socially Transmitted Information and Distorted Democracy"
Carlson, an Associate Professor of Political Science, was interviewed on local St. Louis radio program, Total Information AM.
How is a presidential election like a start-up?
For the second presidential election in a row, professors Andrew Reeves and Steven Malter have teamed up to help students study these races in real time. Their course bridges political science and business, showing students how the two fields intersect.