Hearty congratulations to 2018 alumni, Trevor Merkling, who has been accepted to the Springfield Police Department’s 2019 Academy. He will start the training in February and graduate in August. … [Read more...] about To Serve and Protect
1968 Political Science, Glendal Wright, alumni offers an insightful perspective on the situation in Ukraine. Ukraine-Russia Relations: A Long, Complex and Sad History Ukraine is once again at the center of international attention and, mostly, for all the wrong reasons. Over the past several months, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has increased with the seizing … [Read more...] about Our Man in Kyiv
In a recent Wall Street Journal Op-Ed, alumni Kamran Bokhari argues that Russian President Vladimir Putin's agenda "could lead to permanent strategic losses for the liberal order." To read the full article, see Power Play. … [Read more...] about Alumni in the News – Kamran Bokhari
Pachyderm Clubs founder, George W. Parker, was especially troubled by critics of politicians and the derogation of politics as a whole. He argued that “We let it be used too often as a mean, degrading term for anyone engaged in serving the public” and worked tirelessly to “show the honor in serving in public office.” With appreciation for all who ran, we offer our … [Read more...] about “We need capable individuals in every generation who will strive to equip themselves for a career in politics” – George W. Parker
It is with sadness that we report the passing of 1966 Political Science alumni, Steve McDonald, on November 4. Steve was an outstanding alumni who received the Award for Excellence in Public Affairs in 2016. We were extremely grateful for his willingness to share his expertise with our students. The Woodrow Wilson Center has provided a tribute to Steve on their … [Read more...] about Department Mourns the Passing of Steve McDonald