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Professor Amy Pond Selected for Prestigious Humboldt Research Fellowship

1.5.26

The Humboldt Fellowship is the most prestigious research award for international researchers seeking to do research at German universities, and was created by the German government to "foster collaborations between German researchers and researchers located outside Germany."

How a St. Louis political science professor built a YouTube following with LEGO teaching videos

1.2.26 | St. Louis Business Journal

Professor, and Director of Undergraduate Studies, Dan Butler, is interviewed about his PoliSci Brick Guy YouTube channel, his training, and his background.

Professors join DxD and Civic Café to discuss redistricting in Missouri

12.19.25 | Student Life

The event, hosted by the Gephardt Institute and Dialogue Across Difference, featured Dan Butler, Michael Strawbridge, and Michael Olson from Political Science, and Travis Crum from WashU Law.

Victoria Shen Featured in a Governance and Local Development Institute Fellow Interview

12.8.25

The interview spotlights Shen's multi-award winning research on regulatory enforcement, her interdisciplinary integration of political science and environmental science, and her intellectual trajectory from Swarthmore to Stanford to here at WashU.

PhD Candidate Irene Barrios awarded 2026 Rapoport Doctoral Dissertation Grant

12.4.25

The grant, awarded on behalf of the Rapoport Family Foundation, seeks to support dissertation research in American political behavior for PhD students.

Defying gravity

12.4.25 | The Source

The remarkable journey of WashU student, and Political Science major, Jordan Hughes, who matriculated on campus against all odds.

Professor David Carter Publishes New Article in International Organization

12.1.25

The article analyzes the long-term consequences of state-led population displacements, focusing on Afghanistan.

Weidenbaum Center Grant Recipient Christopher Lucas addresses deepfakes and media trust

11.26.25

Professors Dan Butler and Jacob Montgomery present at Teaching Innovation Showcase

11.24.25

The Teaching Innovation Showcase was an opportunity for A&S faculty to present work meant to transform the classroom learning experience.

Multiple Faculty and Graduate Students Receive Weidenbaum Center Small Grants

11.14.25

Weidenbaum Center small grants awards are typically under $15,000 and funding is provided for up to one year. Awards are given for research that focuses on social science and/or public policy.

Undergraduate Political Science Majors Named Finalists for Fall 2025 Skandalaris Venture Competition

11.14.25

Undergrads Tanya Keskar and John Li were part of organizations moved to the finals on November 19th to compete for funding from a $25,000 prize pool and the chance to lift the SVC cup.

Professor Christina Boyd Recognized for Innovative Research

11.11.25