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Political Science Majors Chosen for Institute for Responsible Citizenship 2026 Cohort

2.4.25

The students, part of only 12 chosen across the country, will be a part of the Institute's Washington Program.

TRIADS announces new round of seed grants

1.31.25

Eight transdisciplinary teams will leverage data science to address pressing societal questions.

Amy Pond Publishes Two Articles in Business and Politics

1.29.25

Both Pond's articles focus on anti-trust policy in regards to international economics and corporate taxation.

Michael Strawbridge Co-Authors Article for Political Communication

1.23.25

The article, titled "Rhetorical Promises: Gender Diversity Among Congressional Black Caucus Members’ Representation on Twitter", looks at the difference in rhetoric between Black Congressmen and Black Congresswomen on Twitter.

2025 Student Public Historian Internship

1.9.25

WashU Political Science Welcomes New Faculty for Spring 2025

1.8.25

Hannah Simpson and Carlo Horz both join the Political Science department from Texas A&M where they were Assistant Professors.

Timm Betz & Annie Jarman Win Prestigious Awards from Midwest Political Science Association

12.5.24

Betz & Jarman's papers were presented at the 2024 Midwest Political Science Association Annual Conference, and both will receive awards at the 2025 conference.

Weidenbaum Center Resident Fellow Betsy Sinclair discusses politics and fairy tales

12.5.24

Are female politicians better advocates for their districts?

12.5.24

New research from the Department of Political Science found that women in the U.S. House of Representatives are more likely to emphasize their home districts.

Michael Strawbridge Co-Authors Article in Political Research Quarterly

12.4.24

Strawbridge's new article analyzes state legislator Facebook posts during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to show how women and minority legislators uniquely responded to the needs of their constituents during a time of crisis.

The Origins of Thanksgiving and Its Lessons on Unity

11.26.24

Political Science Faculty Speak to the Press Regarding the 2024 Election

11.14.24

Several faculty from the political science department spoke to local and national media on the outcomes and impacts of the 2024 election.