NEWS
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Recent News
Georgia State Student Selected for Prestigious Rangel Summer Enrichment Program
Cheick Kouyate, an undergraduate political science major, is among 15 applicants selected for a spot in this year’s Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program in Washington, D.C. read more ❯
Georgia State Political Scientist Earns Andrew Carnegie Fellowship
Jennifer McCoy, a Regents' Professor in Georgia State’s Political Science Department, has been named a 2024 Andrew Carnegie Fellow. read more ❯
Georgia State Political Science Grad Works for Global Change As U.S. Diplomat
Hainer Sibrian (B.A. '13), who is working as a consular officer in Madrid, is making a life-saving difference overseas thanks to his role as a U.S. diplomat.read more ❯
In Person or Online? Researchers Find People’s Stated Support for Democracy Depends on How They’re Asked
Research by political science faculty member Judd Thornton suggests people are more candid when they aren't being interviewed face-to-face.read more ❯
Packed Venue at the Department's "Careers in Law" Event
In a resounding display of enthusiasm for the legal field, the Political Science department at Georgia State organized the highly anticipated "Careers in Law" event on October 4th. The gathering attracted an overwhelming turnout of students eager to explore pathways...read more ❯
Georgia State University Awards First John Lewis Scholarship
Mitchell Harris, a Class of 2026 political science undergraduate student, has been selected as the recipient of the inaugural John Lewis Scholarship at Georgia State University.read more ❯
Arts & Sciences Faculty Member Jennifer McCoy Named Regents’ Professor of Political Science
Jennifer McCoy, whose work examines political and social polarization in democracies around the globe, has been named as one of two new Regents’ Professors in the College of Arts & Sciences at Georgia State University.read more ❯
Zoukis Summer Institute 2023 Concluded with 41 Students, Various Experts
The Zoukis Summer Institute was held in Georgia State’s Department of Political Science from May 1-5, 2023.
This year 30 undergraduate students and 11 graduate students participated in the Summer Institute, where they heard from 7 panels of speakers that included...read more ❯
Political Science Major Turns Internship into Job Offer Before Graduation
Lauryn Bennett-Walker will have some extra help paying for law school thanks to a new job at the Georgia legislature. read more ❯
Presidential Scholar Zayvion Sheppard Uses His Voice To Speak Up for Others
Presidential Scholar Zayvion Sheppard was committed to speaking up for his fellow students in his role as student body president at Newton High School.
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Department of Political Science
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Department Chair
Amy Steigerwalt
Associate Chair
Jeannie Grussendorf
Undergraduate Director
Judd Thornton
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Louis-Alexandre Berg
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Michael Fix
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Peter M. Linsday
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Durrender Sanders
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Department of Political Science
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Atlanta, GA 30303
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Department of Political Science
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