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PLS PhD student awarded scholarship
March 24, 2023
Erika Vallejo is a PhD student in the Department of Political Science and is pursuing a graduate certificate in Chicano/Latino Studies. She has been selected to receive the Julian Samora Graduate Endowed Scholarship for Fall 2023 – Spring 2024 from the Julian Samora Research Institute.
Dr. Erica Frantz publishes paper in Foreign Affairs
March 23, 2023
Dr. Frantz's article "Putin’s Forever War" was co-authored by Andrea Kendall-Taylor, senior fellow and director of the Transatlantic Security Program at the Center for a New American Security.
Paper by MSU PLS professor cited by President Biden
March 22, 2023
A paper in the Journal of Public Policy by Associate Professor Nazita Lajevardi was cited in President Joe Biden’s 2023 Economic Report.
Racial minorities can win elections. Here’s what’s holding them back.
March 20, 2023
MSU PLS Professor Matt Grossmann, director of @IPPSR and a Senior Fellow at the Niskanen Center in Washington, DC, interviewed fellow PLS Associate Professor Dr. Eric Gonzalez Juenke about what could be holding back non-white candidates for office in this Niskanen Center podcast.
Spring Semester '23 Career Fairs start March 13
February 27, 2023
Students from all majors have a wide variety of opportunities to check out careers in many fields over the next month. Registration available through Handshake.
InnovateGov Deadline Extended until March 1
February 13, 2023
InnovateGov Summer 2023 has extended its application deadline until March 1.
MSU PLS junior David Koster nominated for Truman Scholarship
February 10, 2023
MSU Honors College announced this week that David Koster, an Honors College junior majoring in Political Science-Prelaw, and Economics with a minor in Law, Justice, and Public Policy in the College of Social Science, is among the five nominees for the prestigious Truman Scholarship.
Diversity Focused Research Paper Contest
February 8, 2023
We are excited to announce that the Political Science Graduate Student Association will host a Diversity Focused Research Paper Contest for PLS undergraduate and graduate students.
MGSP Spotlight: Jolie Lawrence
February 7, 2023
MSU PLS is pleased to announce the runner up of the 2023 MGSP Scholarship is senior Jolie Lawrence.
Dr. Erica Frantz discusses "Personalist Strongmen: Challenges and Trends"
February 7, 2023
Dr. Frantz and co-author Andrea Kendall-Taylor have contributed to the blog Democracy Paradox.
MGSP Spotlight: Hannah Hall
February 6, 2023
MSU PLS is pleased to announce another winner of the 2023 MGSP Scholarship is Hannah Hall.
MGSP Spotlight: Liz Armstrong
February 1, 2023
MSU PLS is pleased to announce the winner of the 2023 MGSP Scholarship is junior Liz Armstrong.
MSU PLS students shine in the 6th annual university-wide Diversity Research Showcase
January 19, 2023
Four undergraduate researchers from Political Science were awarded prizes at this year's research showcase, hosted by the MSU Honors College.
MSU PLS announces the latest class of Michigan Government Semester Program for Spring 2023
January 12, 2023
Welcome to 22 new participants enrolled in the Michigan Government Semester Program for Spring 2023.
MSU PLS professor discusses the US-Africa Leaders Summit in the Washington Post
December 12, 2022
Dr. Carolyn Logan published highlights from the new Afrobarometer R9 for the US-Africa Leaders Summit.
MSU PLS professor participates in "The Nature of Inequality" discussion
December 7, 2022 - Claire Smith
MSU PLS Dr. Ana Bracic participated in the Sharper Lens Wider Focus panel discussion on "The Nature of Inequality," organized by James Madison College.
Student view: The importance of academic research, alumni connections
December 7, 2022 - Ryan Weinberg
Ryan Weinberg is a dual political science and criminal justice senior in the College of Social Science where she is a Social Science Scholar and a Political Science Scholar.
Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta urges young people to become active in their communities and their government
November 30, 2022 - Karessa Weir
Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta shared stories from his four decades of public service as a soldier, Congressman, budget officer, intelligence head and leader of the armed forces at this year’s Gov. Jim Blanchard Public Service Forum hosted by the College of Social Science.
PLS senior Macken Keefe named Mitchell Scholar
November 21, 2022
Keefe is the sixth Mitchell Scholar from Michigan State University. He is pursuing a joint Master of Public Policy degree in the College of Social Science, with minors in peace and justice studies, and law, justice and public policy.
MSU senior Macken Keefe named national finalist for Mitchell Scholarship
November 14, 2022
Macken Keefe is a finalist for the Mitchell Scholarship. He is an Honors College senior majoring in political science and global and international studies in social science, with minors in peace and justice studies, and law, justice and public policy. He is also pursuing a joint Master of Public Policy degree in the College of Social Science. Keefe is a member of Social Science Scholars and Political Science Scholars. His research mentors are John Waller, Ph.D., Brendan Mullan, Ph.D., Heather McCauley, Ph.D., and Ryan Black, Ph.D. Keefe graduated from Rim of the World High School in Lake Arrowhead, California.
How to Inspire the Next Generation: Social Scientists Examine Motivation among Minority Groups to Run for Office
November 14, 2022 - Emily Jodway
It’s a phrase heard often this time of year: “Your vote matters.” But the words ring true, and now more than ever we are seeing the emergence of an increasingly diverse pool of political candidates, because for some, voting isn’t enough. There is an impassioned rise in the number of minority candidates throwing their hats into the political ring. these individuals are stepping up to fight and push for legislation as a voice for those who may not have one.
Men don’t trust female central bankers on inflation or the economy, survey data shows
November 1, 2022 - Drs. Cristina Bodea and Andrew Kerner
Americans are less likely to trust statements from the Federal Reserve about interest rates when a U.S. central bank official portrayed as a woman delivers the information as opposed to a man, according to a new study by Drs. Cristina Bodea, Professor of Political Science and Andrew Kerner, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Michigan State University.