Check out this interview on our Instagram where UMW student Morgan Lewellen ('25) talked about her internship and experiences! … [Read more...]
Pi Sigma Alpha 2024 Conference Presentations
April 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Pi Sigma Alpha, the national honor society for political science students, holds an annual conference for students to showcase their research. This year it took place at George Washington University in Washington D.C. on Feb 16th-18th. Three of our students went to the conference to present their research. Our students do amazing research and we are always excited when they have opportunities to showcase it! If you would like to join the next Pi Sigma Alpha conference, check out the Pi Sigma Alpha conference page or reach out to a professor to learn more. … [Read more...]
PSCI 304 Student Experience and Video Essay – Ben Dickinson
April 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Check out this interview on our Instagram with UMW student and Political Science major Ben Dickinson ('26) discussing his experience in the class PSCI 304 Contemporary American Politics and his video essay project. We love to see the many different creations our students produce! See his video essay "How Mike Johnson got his gavel" on Youtube. … [Read more...]
DGA Internships for Summer 2024
March 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The Democratic Governors Association (DGA) is looking for several interns for Summer 2024! There are five positions available. Communications internship Compliance internship Digital internship Fundraising internship Research internship Check out the aforementioned links for descriptions of the internships and applications. These internships are hybrid or remote for those outside Washington D.C. The applications remain open until the positions are filled. … [Read more...]
Mar 27 Event: Careers and Graduate School Panel Discussion
March 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
On Wednesday, March 27th at 6:30 PM on Zoom, we are hosting a Careers and Graduate School Panel Discussion! It will be a panel discussing Life After Mary Washington where you can hear the experience and advice from five alumni: … [Read more...]
Feb 22 Event: Dr. Jacobs (’11) Discusses the Democrats’ Relationship with Rural America
February 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
On Thursday, Feb 22nd at 4 PM in Lee Hall 411, PSIA Alum Dr. Nicholas Jacobs ('11), an assistant professor of government at Colby College, will be leading a talk about "How Democrats Can Win Back Rural America (and why they try)" related to his co-authored book The Rural Voter. Everyone is welcome to join him to learn about the lack of political competition in American rural areas, the misconceptions of these rural areas, and the consequences this has for the Democratic Party and rural America. For any questions about the event, please contact Professor Lester (elester@umw.edu). … [Read more...]
Professor Martinez Joins National Archives Panel on Monroe Doctrine
November 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Our PSIA Professor Melissa Martinez will be joining a panel hosted by the US National Archives! The event is today, Tuesday 11/28 at 6 PM, and will be streamed live on the US National Archives Youtube. (it will also be recorded for viewing at the same link). The topic is: "Spheres of Influence: Two Hundred Years of the Monroe Doctrine." Please join her and other experts to learn more about the Monroe Doctrine, its history, and application today. For more information, check out the National Archives Panel Info page. … [Read more...]
Talk with Attorney Nathan Grossman on US Government and the SEC
October 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
How Government Works: A Historical Analysis of the SEC … [Read more...]
DGA Internships for Spring 2024
October 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Democratic Governors Association (DGA) is seeking internships for Spring 2024. There are four positions available. Join as a Communications intern, Compliance intern, Digital intern, or Finance intern. Check out the aforementioned links for descriptions of the internships and applications. These internships are hybrid or remote for those outside Washington D.C. The applications remain open until the positions are filled. … [Read more...]
27th District Virginia Senate Debate
September 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Join the 27th District Virginia Senate Debate, hosted by UMW and co-sponsored by UMW SGA. The debate is between Republican Tara Durant, Independent Monica Gary, and Democrat Joel Griffin. This debate will be an opportunity to learn more about the candidates and their priorities. The event will be moderated with an opportunity for audience questions. Moderators will be: UMW Political Science Professor Stephen Farnsworth, UMW Political Science Professor and Department Chair Rosalyn Cooperman, WFVA Radio News Director Ted Schubel, and a representative from The Free-Lance Star. Time: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 7:00 PM in George Washington Hall’s Dodd Auditorium. … [Read more...]