Student body vice president advocates for good mental health
Courtney Tkacs is committed to fostering a safe community for students on campus while prioritizing mental health activism.
Student body President Patton Byars leads campus into future
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.
Supporting 'democracy' is hard for many who feel government and the economy are failing them
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 launches Special Olympics student organization at USC
MPA student launched the Special Olympics student organization at USC Keaton Bentley and started the new USC Special Olympics College.
Would you sit on a jury to review government regulations? Citizen oversight panels could make this process more open and democratic
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 internships boost student careers and SC workforce
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.
How your home shapes your politics: Q&A with Krissy Lunz Trujillo
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.
Supreme Court heads into uncharted, dangerous territory as it considers Trump insurrection case
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.
Alumna’s journey from student government to Supreme Court
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.
Student finds his path through internship in Germany
Jahleel Johnson gains confidence, insight as part of prestigious youth exchange program
Political science student highlights voters’ role in U.S. prosecutor accountability
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.
Graduate students Christopher Eddy and Kelsey Martin-Morales win Bilinski Fellowships
Kaitlyn McCue wins second place at Discover UofSC for research on women in the Office of the Solicitor General
Maeve Smith, political science undergraduate, earns Critical Language Scholarship by US State Department
Professor Emeritus Donald E. Weatherbee has passed away
UofSC hosted third annual Carolinas Conflict Consortium
Doctoral graduate Judit Trunkos accepts position at Robert Morris University
Department hires Samuel Bagg (Duke 2017) as an Assistant Professor in Political Theory
Dr. Robert Oldendick, Professor of American Politics, Retires
Two political science majors welcomed as Fall Mayor's Fellows
Shaoshuang Wen successfully defended his dissertation titled, accepts faculty job at Colgate University
New research on trade and politics Shaoshuang Wen
Department wins two McCausland Foundation grants
Lindsey Hendren defends dissertation titled "Changing Environment. Changing Attitudes?"
Douglas Page, UofSC PhD 2016, accepts tenure-track position at Gettysburg College