Author: Alanah Muller (amuller)

Congratulations to November 2026 Alumna of the Month Rachel McVicker!

“As Virginians review the midterm elections in November, what can the results tell us about the state of our democracy and the way voters evaluate their political leaders? Drawing on his research in American politics and political behavior, Professor Jared McDonald will explore how voters make decisions, what shapes their perceptions of elected …

Professor McDonald joined American Votes podcast to talk about the upcoming midterm elections. Find more information below!

“In the fourth episode of America Votes, I speak with Professor Jared McDonald (@jaredamcdonald) of the University of Mary Washington to explain how partisan identity, economic concerns and political emotions shape the American vote. We discuss the …

Up to Us Leadership Network Fiscal Leadership Lab

Campus Compact, with support from the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, has launched Year 2 of the Up to Us Leadership Network Fiscal Leadership Lab. This is a six-month program designed to develop the next generation of civic leaders through fiscal policy …

Co-hosted by the Department of Political Science and International Affairs and the Center for AI and the Liberal Arts.