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The Gap Decade!
Many Political Science professors inspired Velazquez, including Dr. Mike Evans. “I learned at least as much from Joey as he did from me,” said Dr. Evans.

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Bailey Fairbanks Receives Graduate Teaching Assistant Pedagogy AwardBailey Fairbanks, PhD Candidate in Political Science, has won the Graduate Teaching Assistant Pedagogy Award awarded by GSU’s Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL). The Graduate Teaching Assistant Pedagogy Award goes to the graduate student who exhibits exceptional work in the classroom and a dedication to improving his or her craft. In addition… more »
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Two POLS Students Presented at the GSURC 2019 Two student recipients of the University Assistantship under the sponsorship of the Political Science Department presented their work at the 2019 GSU Undergraduate Research Conference (GSURC). Both being Honors College Students and Presidential Scholars, Kelsi Quick and Jenny Pham worked under the supervision of Political Science faculty. Supervised by Dr. Ryan Carlin,… more »
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CANCELLED: How Ranking News by Popularity Polarizes Our Politics Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances this event is cancelled. We appreciate everyone’s interest! Please join us for the final POLSSS talk of the year next Monday (April 15, 2019) at 12:00 in 25 Park Place in CMII in room 306. Dr. Samara Klar, from the University of Arizona, will present “Sorting the News:… more »
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Upcoming: Zoukis 2019 on Prison Reform and Re-Establishing CitizenshipThe 2019 Zoukis Summer Institute will be held on Tuesday May 7th until Thursday May 9th. This year’s theme – entitled Prison Reform and Re-Establishing Citizenship – will have panels featuring state representatives, judges, founders of non-profit organizations, lawyers, academics, and other justice advocates. The panels, open to students, faculty, and the public, are located at… more »
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Dendere, PhD Graduate, appointed at Wellesley CollegeDr. Chipo Dendere, a 2016 Political Science PhD graduate of GSU, has been appointed as an Assistant Professor at Wellesley College. Chipo was also elected to Treasurer of the African Politics Conference Group, an affiliate organization of APSA, MPSA, ISA, and the African Studies Association. Dr. Dendere’s doctoral dissertation and subsequent book manuscript is on… more »
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Wedeman Testifies in front of the USCC on China Dr. Andrew Wedeman offered his testimony to the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) on Xi Jinping’s battle with corruption in China. The hearing, entitled “What Keeps Xi Up at Night: Beijing’s Internal and External Challenges,” took place on Feb. 7, 2019 at the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The USCC… more »
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GSU Alumna Among Campaign Staff of El Salvador’s Newly Elected PresidentGSU Political Science 4+1 alumna, Martha Revelo, was among the team that led to a presidential electoral victory ending almost three decades of two-party rule in El Salvador. President-elect Bukele and his running mate Félix Ulloa – affiliated with the Nuevas Ideas party – ran on a populist anti-corruption ticket in a nation with high… more »
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PhD Candidate Sandoval Appointed as Venezuelan Ambassador to HondurasGSU PhD Candidate in Political Science, Claudio Sandoval, has been appointed as the Ambassador of the Venezuelan Government in exile to Honduras. The appointment was granted by the government of Honduras on Feb. 1st, 2019. Mr. Sandoval’s research on the intersection of democracy and human rights in Latin America is a continuation of a professional… more »
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Chair Carrie Manning introduced Ambassador Ryan Crocker and Dr. Chris Brown before the student-faculty discussion on war in the Middle East.