Kathleen "Katie" Searles, a leading expert in political communication, as she joins USC's Department of Political Science, her research on media and democracy, and her commitment to mentoring the next generation of scholars.
Courtney Tkacs is committed to fostering a safe community for students on campus while prioritizing mental health activism.
Student body President Patton Byars is a generational Gamecock dedicated to creating long-term improvements at the University of South Carolina and is focusing on enhancing campus safety and the four-year student experience.
A recent survey shows that a substantial portion of people across countries feel unrepresented by their governments and are dissatisfied with how their democracy is functioning. Political science professor Matthew Wilson writes for The Conversation about this pattern of "democratic backsliding."
MPA student launched the Special Olympics student organization at USC Keaton Bentley and started the new USC Special Olympics College.
Samuel Bagg, assistant professor of political science, writes about the importance of having a democracy and why professional bureaucracies matter in today’s society.
Political science alumna Kiley Cosby graduated in December with a full-time job in the South Carolina Governor's Office of Ombudsman. Cosby found her job through a new, course-based internship program started by the Department of Political Science.
During an election year, you’ll see your news and social media feeds increasingly filled with examples of political polarization. But differences in political opinions also have roots in where you call home.
On Feb. 8, the Supreme Court heard arguments in the case of Trump v. Anderson. Scholars dive into the importance of this case as it could affect the legitimacy of the court and shine light on the legality of his ballot removal.
Lawyer Erin Brown just landed a job working as a clerk of the U.S. Supreme Court. Brown says earning her political science degree and participating in student government at USC helped set her on the path to Washington, D.C.
Jahleel Johnson gains confidence, insight as part of prestigious youth exchange program
Ph.D. candidate Yu-Hsien Sung studies the unique discretion prosecutors have in the U.S. and how voting plays a role in holding them accountable. Her work is making a big contribution to the political science field.