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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.

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.

Political Scientist Joins Danforth Center on Religion and Politics Faculty

7.31.25 | John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics

Burge joins the Center as Professor of Practice beginning August 1, 2025. He will offer courses for undergraduate students through the Department of Political Science in the College of Arts & Sciences.

Class Acts: Andrew Rudolph

7.9.25 | The Source

Class Acts: Amelia Letson

7.9.25 | The Source

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.

Class Acts: Joseph Silagi, Political Science Major

5.11.23

Joseph Silagi, May 2023 graduate with a degree in political science and in mathematics and computer science from Arts & Sciences, shares his passion for data and running.

Senior Miao elected to College Democrats board

11.7.22

Miao is one of 10 students who will represent 100,000 College Democrats in the nation and the first Washington University student to be elected to the executive board.

2022 Political Science Department Prize Winners

8.12.22

Congratulations to the 2022 Political Science Department Prize Winners!

Undergraduate Julia Fish wins CRE2's Undergraduate Research Award for the Study of Race, Ethnicity, & Equity

6.30.22

Miao Awarded 2022 Udall Foundation Scholarship

6.16.22

Congratulations to undergraduate student, Ranen Miao, for being a 2022 Udall Foundation Scholarship recipient. The Udall Foundation awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to the environment.

Helen Webley-Brown wins Harriet K. Switzer Leadership Award

5.3.22

Undergraduate student, Helen Webley-Brown, wins Harriet K. Switzer Leadership Award. The award was created to recognize outstanding graduating senior women who have made a significant contribution to Washington University in St. Louis during their undergraduate years and have demonstrated exceptional potential for future leadership.