CJ Harrington, AB '17 double major in Political Science and Leadership and Strategic Management, is taking lessons learned at WashU to bet on himself and build a life — and a career — from the ground up.

The award recognizes the best paper published in the journal, Political Behavior, in 2024.

The Lee J. Alston Prize is given out annually for the best article in the previous year’s volume of the journal.

The award recognizes a female (pre-tenure) faculty member based upon her research accomplishments and contribution to the discipline.

The award is given to a top scholar in the field of state politics and policy who is within 10 years of earning a PhD.

The tenure award will go into effect July 1st.

Their appointments represent a pivotal step in advancing faculty research excellence, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and accelerating the translation of innovation into real-world impact.

Kikuchi's work is featured in an article title, "How does war affect cultural tolerance? Evidence from concert programs, 1900-60."

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

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