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 - Alumni Announcements & Updates Awards & Honors Faculty Student News Students 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 StudentsJeff Alder '20 named Fulbright finalistPolitical science major Jeff Alder '20 has been named a Fulbright ETA finalist for Germany.Date: April 28, 2020 Featured News Politics and Public Affairs major introduced for Fall 2020Denison introduces a new Politics and Public Affairs degree program, a modern approach to political science education. Date: April 9, 2020 Awards & HonorsBen Cross ’20, winner of the NCAA Postgraduate ScholarshipBen Cross has been named a fall recipient of the prestigious NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship, a $10,000 graduate program award.Date: February 27, 2020 In the News The Decline of Religion May Be SlowingProf. Paul Djupe finds the rate driving up the religious nones appears to be slowing, and shares some reasons why that might be happening.Date: February 10, 2020 Lectures & DiscussionsFormer Congress Members Come to CampusThe Congress to Campus brings two former members of Congress to campus.Date: February 10, 2020 2019 In the News Tami Wells Johnson '94 to take the bench as magistrate judgeTami Wells Thomas '94 will be sworn as a Magistrate Court judge in Covington, GA.Date: December 11, 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 In the News When is it a recession? Economist Claudia Sahm '98 has an answerFed. Reserve economist Claudia Sahm '98 has created a simple rule, based on unemployment numbers, to rapidly determine if a recession is underway.Date: November 3, 2019 In the News Denison partners w/The Washington Center for off-campus studyDenison students will access immersive professional experiences in the nation’s capital, thanks to a partnership with The Washington Center.Date: September 24, 2019 In the News Prof. Paul Djupe looks at bias in publishingAssoc. Prof. Paul Djupe explores bias in academic publishing, asking the question: Have men and women achieved parity in publishing academic work?Date: August 29, 2019 Featured News Elena Meth is selected as Recent Student TrusteeElena Meth '19 is selected as Denison's Recent Student Trustee.Date: July 10, 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 In the News Memorial services for Sen. Dick Lugar '54 begin todayTwo days of memorial services for former U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar '54 will begin with a tribute at the Indiana Statehouse.Date: May 14, 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 In the News Aaron Webb '96 COO of Morning Pointe Healthcare Services CompanyAttorney Aaron Webb '96 is COO of Morning Pointe healthcare services company. Webb majored in black studies and political science at Denison.Date: April 12, 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 2017 Featured News Students Excel at Model UN ConferenceThree Denison students were called upon for recognition at the 2017 American Model United Nations conference.Date: December 18, 2017 Awards & HonorsDenison Political Science Department Ranked First in OhioDenison's Department of Political Science has been ranked first in Ohio.Date: September 27, 2017 Awards & HonorsJasmine Passa '15 won three international scholarshipsJasmine Passa '15 won three international scholarships to study and teach abroad.Date: August 7, 2017
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.
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
University News Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to speak at Denison As part of the Lugar Lecture Series, Holder will meet with classes and engage in a moderated conversation at Swasey Chapel. Read more
Announcements & Updates Student Commencement Speaker: Priyanshi Kanoria ’24 Denison’s 2024 student commencement speaker is Priyanshi Kanoria, a communication and politics and public affairs double major from Kolkata, India. Read more