Welcome to 'Political Science Gems'
... celebrating the impactful research and achievements of our faculty, students, and alumni in political science. Stay informed with news on groundbreaking studies, influential publications, and notable awards that shape the field of politics.
Political Science Gems
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Leadership at the Top of the World
December 04, 2024
Explore Arctic leadership with PS 493/693. Weekly guest talks by top Alaska leaders are open to the public in person or via Zoom.
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Leaders of Tomorrow: Cole Osowski and Cadence Conner Earn McLaughlin Award
November 20, 2024
UAF's Cole Osowski and Cadence Conner receive the McLaughlin Award for excellence in Political Science and leadership across campus.
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Project 2025: What is says about education and why it matters
November 14, 2024
Analysis of Project 2025's proposal to dismantle the Department of Education and reduce civil rights protections, led by Assistant Professor of Public Law Carol Gray.
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Beyond the Ballot: 2024 Election Debrief
November 07, 2024
Beyond the Ballot: UAF's election debrief panel with insights from Political Science experts. Join the discussion Nov. 19 at 6 PM, in Schaible Auditorium or via Zoom!
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Best Practices for Negotiation
November 04, 2024
Join UND Law Dean Brian Pappas for a virtual session on negotiation skills and law school selection, hosted by UAF Pre-Law Club, Nov. 7, 4 PM.
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Post-Election Pizza and Discussion
October 25, 2024
Join us November 6th for a post-election discussion led by the WGSS coordinator. Open to all viewpoints.
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UAF Takes on Global Challenges at West Point
October 12, 2024
Professor Boylan and students Cole Osowski and Nels Ure represented UAF at West Point's SCUSA conference, discussing U.S. foreign policy challenges.
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October 11, 2024
"Beyond the 9-5" art exhibit featured 90 pieces by 50 UAF employees, showcasing faculty and staff talents beyond their usual roles.
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A Night of Gold: Highlights from the Blue & Gold Celebration
September 27, 2024
Community spirit shone bright as nearly $163K was raised for UAF scholarships at the Blue & Gold Celebration on September 14th.
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Trailblazers and Populists: UAF Faculty Shine at APSA
September 19, 2024
UAF Political Science faculty presented papers on abolitionism and populism at the APSA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, showcasing their expertise and insights.
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Brandon Boylan named an Usibelli Award Winner for 2024
August 24, 2024
Congrats to UAF's Brandon Boylan, awarded the 2024 Usibelli Distinguished Teaching Award for his impact in Arctic studies and dedication to students.
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2023-2024 Outstanding Students of the Year
May 01, 2024
Join us in congratulating the College of Liberal Arts' 2023-2024 Outstanding Students of the Year!
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Political Science students highlighted in the Capitol Report
January 19, 2024
Political Science students Bernard Aoto and Paul Menke are both highlighted in the Capitol Report January, 19, 2024.
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UAF names 2023 student award recipients
May 01, 2023
The University of Alaska Fairbanks will honor Kalen Moore-Thomas and Riley von Borstel on May 5 as its outstanding undergraduate degree recipients for 2023.