In a recent article for the Arab News, Dr. David Romano wonders if there is a "Rift within Syria’s ruling family?" To read the full article, see Arab News. … [Read more...] about David Romano, AKA David Romano, in the News
In a recent article for the China Review News Agency, Dr. Dennis Hickey, The James Morris Endowed Professor of Political Science, offered his analysis of the recent inauguration speech by Republic of China President, Tsai Ing-wen. Dr. Hickey's comments focused on what the President did not say in her speech. To read the full article, see China Review News. … [Read more...] about Dennis Hickey, AKA Hao Zhijian, in the News
With big stirrups to fill, our Undergraduate Advisor, Susan Smith, is leaving her staff position with the department and will focus on teaching. The faculty, staff, and hundreds of students are grateful for Susan's many years of dedicated service. Although more accustomed to riding a tractor, the department is pleased to announce that long-time Instructor, Nick … [Read more...] about Riding Off Into the Sunset
Despite the cessation of almost all in-person academics, Political Science faculty, like Dr. Ashley Leinweber, continue to be scholarly active. Since we last saw students in the classroom, Dr. Leinweber has participated in three zoominars. The first, sponsored by Foreign Policy considered "How Will Coronavirus Affect Great-Power Competition." The second, … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Does Not Stop Scholarship
As the Political Science department welcomes our new faculty, Drs. Masterson and Davies, we say farewell to two long-time faculty members. Dr. Joel Paddock will retire in May and Dr. Dennis Hickey will retire in July at the conclusion of his appointment as The James Morris Endowed Professor of Political Science. Between them, they have more than 60 years of … [Read more...] about Changing of the Guard