The Bert & Phyllis Lamb Prize in Political Science was established to encourage, recognize, and reward undergraduate innovation and good writing. More information about the award can be found at Lamb Prize. Selection criteria can be found at Lamb Criteria. The deadline for applications is February 19th. … [Read more...] about Apply for the Lamb Prize in Political Science
In a recent issue of preLaw magazine, Hillary Mantis, Director of the Pre-Law Program at Fordham University, offered reassurance to students who considered taking some time off before attending law school. She suggested that taking time off "can sometimes help make your applications stronger.” To read the full article, see Taking Time Off. … [Read more...] about Time Off Before Law School?
The Political Science department is pleased to support the third annual Dr. Michael N. Compton Public Affairs Essay Contest. The author(s) of the winning essay will receive a cash prize of $500, plus an additional $500 to be donated to the charity or non-profit organization of the winner’s choice, in their name. Dr. Michael N. Compton was born in 1948 in Springfield, … [Read more...] about 2018 Michael N. Compton Public Affairs Essay Contest
This past summer, after a rigorous application process, I was accepted into the War Studies Program hosted by the staff of the Institute for the Study of War in conjunction with the Hertog Foundation. The focus of the program is to examine war and conflict throughout history, closely inspecting the development of the theory and technologies of war. We did an in-depth … [Read more...] about Hertog Foundation Offers Charles Smythe an Intensive Study of War
They grow up, move away, and make us proud. Here's an update from 2003 alumni, Tray Abney, who is Managing Partner at The Abney Tauchen Group. After ten years of working in-house for the Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce in Reno, Nevada, it was time to jump off the cliff and strike out on my own. While I still enjoyed the issues I worked on every day, I was ready for a new … [Read more...] about Coffee Shops and Bar Stools: A New Chapter for Tray Abney