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Class of 2026 Online Yearbook

MSU Department of Political Science congratulates our Class of 2026 graduates. We are so proud of you and know you are going on to make this world a just and civil place!

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PLS Alumni & Friends newsletter

Spring 2026

We are pleased to share with you our latest edition of the PLS Alumni & Friends newsletter for Spring 2026. Read updates from our alumni, celebrate the successes of our students and catch up on some of our activities this semester. 

 

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PLS Alumni & Friends
Yes PLS

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MSU PLS is excited to welcome our newest students and faculty to our Spartan family. Here's to a fabulous  semester and a great year ahead for all! Please consider following us on social media for more up-to-date information on our program, our community and our events: #YesPLS

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InnovateGov Program

InnovateGov prepares and delivers MSU’s most vital resource – talented and motivated students – to Detroit’s civic institutions while providing our students with a one-of-a-kind opportunity to do real, impactful, and equitable work on the city’s most critical social problems.
InnovateGov

Master of Public Policy

The goal of the MPP is to provide high-quality graduate-level instruction in quantitative analysis, program development, policy implementation, public finance, and policy evaluation. Applications are now being accepted for Fall 2025.
MPP

Legal Internship Program

The Legal Internship Program is offered during the Summer semester. This program focuses on providing students thinking about a career in law with an opportunity to work in the legal environment, under the supervision of licensed lawyers, on actual cases before applying for law school.
Legal Internship

Hire an MSU PhD

Graduates of our PhD program have gone on to excellent careers in academia, public service, survey research, and data analytics. We have outstanding candidates on the job market this year.
MSU PLS PhDs