Academics Politics and Public Affairs What's Happening What's Happening Get the latest news and updates related to Political Science at Denison University. Navigate Politics and Public Affairs About Degree Requirements Courses Alumni & Careers Faculty & Staff - All - Faculty 2023 FacultyDynamics and dilemmas in Vietnam’s economy and politicsDenison Prof Nhu Truong has co-edited a recently published book: “The Dragon’s Underbelly: Dynamics and Dilemmas in Vietnam’s Economy and Politics."Date: January 31, 2023 2022 FacultyProf. Nhu Truong comments on Democratic BackslidingIn an article published in New Mandala, Nhu Truong takes temperature of people's power and resistance against authoritarian tides in Asia.Date: June 21, 2022 2020 FacultyNew York Times op-ed features research by DU profA New York Times op-ed features research by Denison Associate Professor of Political Science Paul Djupe.Date: May 19, 2020 2019 FacultyProf. Paul Djupe weighs in on church/political connectionsPolitical scientist Paul Djupe shares his research about church involvement in politics, calling into question recent Pew research on the topic.Date: November 20, 2019 FacultyProf. Paul Djupe's Research Cited in Article Re: Church & PoliticsIndividuals for whom politics is a divisive topic are more likely to leave “political churches,” says Prof. Paul Djupe.Date: June 25, 2019 FacultyProf. Katy Crossley-Frolick Receives Bonar Teaching AwardAssociate Professor Katy Crossley-Frolick is honored with the Bonar Family Mentorship and Teaching Excellence Award.Date: May 10, 2019 FacultyHeather Pool Granted TenureAssistant Professor of Political Science Heather Pool has been granted tenure and will be promoted to associate professor in the fall of 2019.Date: March 7, 2019
Denison Magazine Learning grand strategy from a master In a course taught by military strategist Scott Smitson, students explore theory, policy, partnerships, and other tools to solve wicked problems.
Learning grand strategy from a master In a course taught by military strategist Scott Smitson, students explore theory, policy, partnerships, and other tools to solve wicked problems.
Five tips to get the most out of your college experience Three semesters in, Caroline Cavalier ’26 has added a major, traveled twice for academics, and tested a career path through an internship.
Denison Magazine The ON Switch Conversations with faculty about what it means to teach — and to trigger those amazing moments of illumination
Perseverance in life - and athletics A son of El Salvadoran immigrants and one of the first in his family to attend college, Steven Villacorta '21 has excelled.
How We Learn Bipartisan Politics A successful bipartisan public affairs firm has hired scads of Denison interns. Here’s how this political partnership started.
Post-grad Scholarship Leads to Law School Ben Cross '20 is headed to law school with a $10,000 scholarship, thanks to his outstanding efforts in the classroom and on the field.
How We Learn Learning Legalese in Spanish A scholarship helped Kimberly Gutiérrez ’20 study abroad in Spain, where she hopes to gain more skills on her way to a law degree.
Where We Go Adela Hoffman '10: Global Impact Through Public Health CDC employee Adela Hoffman '10 finds meaning in her work responding to health emergencies around the world.
Where We Go A Questioning Nature, A Great Internship, and Then (Yes) A Job Offer A research fellowship became a proving ground for Oliver Gladfelter ’18, who was offered a job by Nielsen Company.
How We Live Moving past boundaries Rachel Epstein '18 got out of her comfort zone - and became a global citizen
How We Learn Wicked Problems A Denison Seminar brings students face to face with the realities of unsolvable problems and the necessity of engaging them.
Where We Go Change agent As a California Superior Court Judge, Dean Hansell '74 serves the largest county in the nation with more than 10 million people.
Awards & Honors, Recognition & Accolades, Students Denison wins big at Model UN Conference The Denison delegation came home with six awards, bragging rights over 68 other colleges and universities. Read more
In the News Jennifer Davis ’93 joins board of St. Louis PBS station Davis is a partner and group leader of trusts and estates at UB Greensfelder, working with some of the region’s largest financial institutions. Read more
In the News GSI Executive Search raises Scott McNett ’83 to managing principal McNett also owns and operates South Hampshire Racquet Club in St. Louis, a full-service health club offering tennis, fitness, and dining amenities. Read more