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Lovett publishes new article on the Republican politics of John Milton's Paradise Lost

7.10.24

Frank Lovett's newest article on the Republican politics of John Milton's Paradise Lost has been published in Political Research Quarterly.

Dan Butler's research on legislator pivotality published in Political Research Quarterly

6.20.24

Dan Butler joins co-authors Sarah E. Anderson, Laurel Harbridge-Yong, and Joe Nemerever on the article "Legislator Pivotality and Voter Accountability," published in Political Research Quarterly. 

Jaclyn Kaslovsky to join department Fall 2024

6.20.24

The Department of Political Science is excited to welcome Professor Kaslovsky, who specializes in American politics, focusing on Congress, representation, and women in politics.

Tenure and promotion update in political science: Epstein, Boyd, Schnakenberg, Lucas, Pond and Betz

6.20.24

The Department of Political Science is proud to celebrate the following faculty who have been granted tenure and promotions...

Carlson's new book explores consequences of political conversations

6.19.24

‘Through the Grapevine' to be released in July

Damann, Kim, and Tavits publish research on "Women and Men Politicians’ Response to War: Evidence from Ukraine"

5.24.24

Taylor Damann, Dahjin Kim, and Margit Tavits's new research on "Women and Men Politicians’ Response to War: Evidence from Ukraine" has been published in International Organization.

Gibson publishes new paper on police legitimacy in post-George Floyd era

5.10.24

James Gibson's article "African Americans’ Willingness to Extend Legitimacy to the Police: Connections to Identities and Experiences in the Post-George Floyd Era" is now available for open access from the Cambridge University Press.

Aksoy, Enamorado, and Yang published in International Organization

4.29.24

Deniz Aksoy, Ted Enamorado, and Tony Yang's co-authored paper “Russian Invasion of Ukraine and Chinese Public Support for War” has been published in International Organization.

Christina L. Boyd to join department as professor in Fall 2024

4.29.24

We are delighted to announce that Christina L. Boyd will join our faculty this fall as a professor with a joint appointment in the WashU School of Law.

Peng Peng to join department as postdoctoral scholar in Fall 2024

4.23.24

The Department of Political Science is eager to welcome Peng Peng as a postdoctoral scholar in Fall 2024.

International Relations Workshop Series Fosters Student-Faculty Collaboration

4.3.24

The Department of Political Science has launched an International Relations Workshop model aiming to equip students with practical skills and collaborative feedback on their ongoing research.

Gibson to be published in APSR for "Do the Effects of Unpopular Supreme Court Rulings Linger?"

3.29.24

"Do the Effects of Unpopular Supreme Court Rulings Linger? The Dobbs Decision Rescinding Abortion Rights" forthcoming in the American Political Science Review.