Election administration harms and ballot design: A study of Florida’s 2018 United States Senate race
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Congrats to Hannah Alarian on her new APSR article
Conditional Enfranchisement: How Partisanship Determines Support for Noncitizen Voting Rights
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40 Under 40 Political Science Majors
Congrats to our 40 under 40 Alumni Brian Aungst Jr. and Anna DeCerchio
Congratulations to Anton Roche, 2024 CLAS Student Excellence Award
Professor Hannah Alarian nominated Anton for the CLAS Student Excellent Award.
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It’s easy to support the Political Science Department!
Through contributions of alumni and friends of the department, we have been able to support undergraduate and graduate student research, travel to political science conferences, a dynamic speakers series, awards for our best student papers and theses, and faculty research.
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Meet Professor David Macdonald
Professor David Macdonald has joined UF in the Fall 2023! David Macdonald is an Assistant Professor of American Politics, with specific research and teaching interests in U.S. public opinion and […]
Zhiyuan Wang
Assistant Professor PhD, The State University of New York at Binghamton, 2016 Email Webpage Zhiyuan Wang studies international and comparative political economy with a focus on the complex interactions among […]
Meet Professor Zhiyuan (Sebastian) Wang
What got you first interested in pursuing a career in political science? I was a law student in China. I encountered some international relations literature when I was a master […]
Meet Professor Stacey Liou
Professor Stacey Liou has been teaching her students about how politics plays a role in their daily lives. She’s done such a good job at it, that it got us […]
Meet Professor Hannah Alarian
Over the past year, we have gotten to know professor Hannah Alarian quite well inside the classroom. But what is she like when not teaching? What surprised her about the […]
UF Poll Finds COVID-19 and Partisanship are Shaping the Method by which Registered Voters Plan to Vote in the November 2020 General Election
Despite Divisions, A Majority of Registered Florida Voters Support Extensive PPE Safeguards Toplines here
Alumni Spotlight: Becca Guerra
A Double-Gator who received her BA (’06) in Political Science and her MA (’08) in Political Science with a focus on Political Campaigning, Becca Guerra is a Senior Associate with […]
Alumni Spotlight: Dani Feinstein (BA, 2010)
Dani Feinstein works for the Joint Staff as a Policy Officer focusing on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. She provides support and directly engages with Joint Staff senior […]
Please Welcome to Anderson Hall our New Lecturer and Assistant Professors for Fall 2019
Hannah Alarian, Assistant Professor, Comparative Politics (Western Europe), Political Behavior Paul M. B. Gutierrez, Assistant Professor, Judicial Politics (American) and Political Theory Drew Rosenberg, Assistant Professor, International Relations and Social […]
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Enrijeta Shino will be starting as an Assistant Professor at the University of North Florida in Fall 2019!
Enrijeta Shino I am a PhD Candidate and Graduate Assistant in the Department of Political Science at the University of Florida. I will be starting as an Assistant Professor of Political […]
Hire a UF PhD!
Amanda Edgell: I am a PhD candidate in Comparative Politics at the University of Florida. Prior to joining UF, I spent twelve months in the Democratic Republic of the Congo overseeing […]
Please join us in welcoming our outstanding class of incoming PhD students! Welcome to the #GatorNation!
Clockwise, starting bottom left: Matthew Benchimol (IR) Prajakta Gupte (Comparative) LaRaven Temoney (American) Sarah Hollmann (Comparative) Glen Billesbach (Theory) Kelly Richardson (American) TJ Harrington (American) Yuanxin Wang (Theory) Anqi Yang […]
We’re pleased to announce the Promotion to Full Professor of Dr. Sharon Austin!
Dr. Sharon Wright Austin is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Florida and has also taught courses at the Universities of Louisville, Michigan, and Missouri-Columbia. Dr. Austin […]
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Congratulations to our four freshly minted PhDs!
From (left to right): Dr. Chesney McOmber, Dr. Li Li Chen, Dr. Brian Amos (and Dr. Ashley Hudson, not shown), with Professor Daniel Smith and Emeritus Professor Ken Wald.
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Congratulations to Dr. Ana Mwaba and Dr. Sebastian Sclofsky!
Dr. Mwaba is starting as a Lecturer at Smith College this fall and Dr. Scolfsky is starting as an Assistant Professor at California State University, Stanislaus this fall. Terrific job […]
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Election Sciences Working Group Celebrates the End of the Semester
Professor Michael McDonald and Professor Daniel Smith hosted an end of the year dinner for the students participating in the Election Sciences Working group. Among other projects, the team has been […]
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Political Science Flashback
Who is this dashing UF faculty member, soaking up the rays at Lake Wauburg?
Dr. Sharon Austin, The Caribbeanization of Black Politics
Congratulations to Dr. Sharon Austin, Director of the Program in African American Studies, on the publication of The Caribbeanization of Black Politics: Race, Group Consciousness, and Political Participation in America, with […]
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Lina Benabdallah Wins UF Graduate Student Teaching Award
Congratulations to Lina Benabdallah on receiving a UF Graduate Student Teaching Award! The award ceremony was held on Friday at the Friends of Music Room. From Left: Provost Joe Glover; […]
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Congratulations, Class of 2018!
Congratulations to the more than 40 Political Science undergraduate majors who graduated in December! May you go from strength to strength in your future studies and careers.
Congratulations, Ph.D. Class of 2017!
Hearty congratulations to newly-minted PhDs Drs. Lina Benabdallah and Oumar Ba. Not in the picture, Drs. Rob Scharr, Keith Lee, and Richard Yon.
Latest Issue of Perspectives on Politics is out!
Latest issue of Perspectives on Politics, edited by Professor Michael Bernhard and Professor Daniel O’Neill, is out with a provocative and timely cover.
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APSA Announces New Editorial Team for Perspectives on Politics
The American Political Science Association (APSA) has announced a new editorial team for Perspectives on Politics, one of its flagship journals dedicated to “Political Science in the Public Sphere.” APSA selected […]
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2018 Department Spring Banquet, with Dr. Melissa Michelson
The Department held its annual Spring Banquet on March 22, 2018, at the Sweetwater Branch Inn. Our distinguished guest speaker was Professor Melissa Michelson, Menlo College. The following awards were […]
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2017 Department Spring Banquet
The Department held its annual Spring Banquet on March 21, 2017, at the Sweetwater Branch Inn. About 75 people attended, including faculty members, graduate students, staff members, spouses, and supporters. […]
Professor Richard Conley’s Native American Reservation Spring Break Study Tour
Professor Richard Conley (second from right) led eight students last week on a spring break study tour of Native American reservations and sites in Wyoming, South Dakota, and Montana. Louis […]
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Professor Leslie Anderson Recipient of National Endowment for the Humanities Research Fellowship
Hearty congratulations to Professor Leslie Anderson on winning a research fellowship from the National Endowment for the Humanities! Prof. Anderson’s research project is titled “Democratic Enclaves in Times of Trouble: […]
Department Holiday Luncheon
The Department held its annual holiday potluck luncheon on Monday, December 12th. The food was yummy and everyone was in a festive mood. A huge thank you to Sue Lawless-Yanchisin for […]
Department Retreat at the Harn Museum of Art
Department faculty and graduate students participated today in a half-day retreat at the Harn Museum of Art. The event included a tour of the galleries as well as a discussion […]
Dr. Michael Cohen’s “Unlocking DC” Presentation
About 40 political science majors attended Dr. Michael Cohen’s presentation today on “Unlocking DC: Pursuing Internships and Careers in the Nation’s Capital.”
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position in Political Theory Announced
Exciting news: the Department has been authorized to recruit a tenure-track assistant professor specializing in political theory. Click here for details about the position.
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Workshops for Undergraduates Interested in Graduate Study in Political Science
Graduate students from the department, led by Lina Benabdallah, are organizing a series of workshops for undergraduate students who are applying to graduate programs. About 15 undergraduates attended the first […]
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Australian Photographer Visits Professor Hozic’s Class “Art and War”
On October 4, 2016, Stephen Dupont — an Australian photographer, documentary filmmaker and artist — spoke to Professor Aida Hozic’s undergraduate class on Art and War. The class revolves around […]
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Professor Zach Selden’s RSP “Cold War 2.0? Managing a relationship with revisionist Russia”
Our “interpreting current events” series was off to a good start today with a presentation by Professor Zach Selden. Selden’s talk was titled “Cold War 2.0? Managing a relationship with […]
Department Welcome Back Reception
On Friday afternoon, September 9, the Department held its annual “welcome back” reception. Some 40-50 faculty members and graduate students attended the reception and a good time was had by […]
RIP John Spanier
With sadness, we note the passing away of John Spanier. Spanier was an active member of the Department for almost 40 years, 1957-1996. Many of us have had the privilege […]
Richard Scher and Ken Wald Retire
Two pillars of the Department, Professors Kenneth Wald and Richard Scher, are retiring this month. Ken and Richard have been members of the department for 33 and 44 years respectively, […]
Congratulations, Ph.D. Class of 2016!
Congratulations to newly-minted PhDs (from Left) Drs. Kevin Funk, Mitch Sellers, Nail Tanrioven, Audrey Flemming, and Scott Feinstein. Also in the picture, Prof. Ido Oren (center) and Ben Smith. Not […]
Congratulations, Class of 2016!
Congratulations to the 194 political science majors graduating in Spring 2016! Three political science professors participated in the commencement ceremony on May 2, 2016. From left: Patricia Woods, Ido Oren, […]
Pat’s Retirement
Friday, April 1, 2016 was Pat Root’s last day in the Department’s office. Since joining the department in January 2010, Pat has worked—most reliably, efficiently, and capably—under three chairs, four […]
Congrats, graduates!
Congratulations to our newly-minted PhDs!!! From left: Prof. Dan O’Neill, Dr. Jonathon Whooley, Dr. Lorna Bracewell, Dr. Amy Stringer, Prof. Laura Sjoberg, Prof. Michael Martinez, Dr. Roger Austin, Prof. Dan […]
Holiday Luncheon
The Department held its annual holiday potluck luncheon on December 14. Attendance was high and everyone was in a festive mood. A big thank you to Sue Lawless-Yanchisin for organizing […]
Information Cafe
Twenty political science majors and prospective majors attended the third Political Science Information Cafe, held November 9 in Emerson Alumni Hall. Participating faculty and other resource persons chatted with students in […]
Congrats, Class of 2015!
Congratulations Drs. (from left) Mauro Caraccioli, Jadon Marianetti, and Manu Samnotra! Congratulations also to three freshly-minted PhDs not in the picture: Vincent Adejumo, Nic Knowlton, and Rachel Yon!
2015 Best Honors Thesis Award Winner
Congratulations to Jacquelyn Johnson, winner of the 2015 Best Honors Thesis Award! Jacquelyn’s thesis, “The Politics of National Accounts: Debt and Deficit in the European Union,” was supervised by Prof. […]
Congrats, Class of 2015!
Congratulations to the 216 political science majors who graduated in Spring 2015! Four political science professors participated in the commencement ceremony on May 3, 2015. From left: Ido Oren, Suzanne […]
Lunch with the Chair!
On April 28, 2015, six graduating seniors majoring in political science had an informal lunch with the Department Chair, Ido Oren, the Associate Chair, Bryon Moraski, and the Internship Coordinator, […]
Annual Spring Banquet
The Department held its annual Spring Banquet on March 24, 2015, at the Sweetwater Branch Inn. Some 70 people attended, including faculty members, spouses, associate deans, and supporters. Our distinguished […]
Congratulations, Dr. Ramón Galiñanes!
Congratulations Dr. Ramon Galinanes! Ramon’s dissertation was supervised by Professor Philip Williams (right).
Congratulations!
Congratulations Drs. Stuart Strome and Tristan Vellinga! Stu’s dissertation was supervised by Prof. Leann Brown and Tristan’s by Prof. Amie Kreppel.
Congrats, Dr. Huder!
Joshua C. Huder, Ph.D., has represented the department in Washington, D.C. for the last two years and we are proud to announce his recent graduation. Josh left Gainesville after accepting […]
Thank you, Dietmar!
In the past four years, we were truly fortunate to have Dietmar Schirmer as our DAAD (German Government) Visiting Associate Professor. Dietmar became an integral part of the department, took an […]
Spring Banquet at Sweetwater Branch Inn
The Department held it annual Spring Banquet on April 8, 2014, at the Sweetwater Branch Inn. More than 70 people attended, including faculty members, spouses, the dean, and supporters. Our […]
Congrats, Bryce, on your best paper award!
Bryce Freeman, a dual Political Science and Economics graduating senior, was one of three undergraduate students to win the University Scholars Program’s university-wide Best Paper contest. His paper, “Purging Participation? […]
Congrats, Dr. Hicks!
Will Hicks successfully defended his Ph.D. dissertation, Representation in the American States: Partisan Competition and its Conflicting Effects on Representative Government, on March 14, 2014. Will’s doctoral committee is comprised of Larry […]
Inequality and Democratization: an Elite Competition Approach
The Department of Political Science is excited to announce that David Samuels, Distinguished McKnight University Professor of Political Science at the University of Minnesota, will present material from his co-authored book with […]
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UF Represented in Baton Rouge
Undergraduate major Michelle Asuncion represented UF at the 22nd National conference of the National Association of African-American Studies and Affiliates, held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Feb 10-15. She presented […]
Graduate Student Socialization Series
On Friday some 30 graduate students attended the second session of the Department’s graduate student socialization series. Professors Amie Kreppel, Ben Smith and Leo Villalon spoke and answered questions on […]
US Air Force Academy Assembly
Two of our undergraduate majors, Shannon Crawford and Nishant Srivastava, have recently attended the United States Air Force Academy Assembly, a prestigious annual undergraduate student conference held in Colorado Springs. The […]
PoliSci Information Cafe
The Department held its first Political Science Information Cafe yesterday. Close to 40 undergraduate students attended the event (held in Emerson Alumni Hall), mingling in an informal setting with faculty […]
Visit from Congress
Pedro Pierluisi, the resident commissioner of Puerto Rico in the U.S. House of Representatives, visited Professor Hedge’s legislative process course. Congressman Pierluisi, now serving his second term in Congress, discussed […]
Reception Honoring Drs. Matheny and Martinez
This afternoon some 40 faculty, staff members and spouses attended a reception at the Chair’s house honoring Albert Matheny and Michael Martinez for their tremendous record of service to the […]
Rachel McGovern interned in Washington, D.C. this summer
Undergraduate student Rachel McGovern (pictured with alumna Debbie Wasserman Schultz) writes: This past summer I interned in the Office of the Chair at the Democratic National Committee. I spent ten […]
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Christina Ford interned in Washington, D.C. this summer
Our undergraduate student Christina Ford writes: This summer, I participated in the White House Internship program as an intern for Mrs. Michelle Obama in the Office of the First Lady. […]
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Welcome Back!
The department held its annual “welcome back” reception today for faculty and grad students. A good time was had by all. Thanks to grad secretary Sue Lawless-Yanchisin for organizing the […]
Congrats to our latest Ph.D.
Kudos to another new UF Ph.D! Dr. Evgenia Ilieva received her doctorate this summer, and begins her new career at Ithaca College this fall.