Political Science faculty regularly publish new books in their areas of expertise. They are also regularly featured by major press outlets for interviews, reviews, articles, and papers.
Our graduate students are actively engaged in all professional aspects of the field, publishing in top journals and winning prestigious awards, fellowships, and grants that fund both pre-dissertation and dissertation research. See more on the Graduate Student Publications and Awards webpage.
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Political science and accounting major Emily-Anne Santiago was one of 54 outstanding students nationwide to receive the highly competitive scholarship.
The internationally recognized scholar on contemporary China argues that decades of U.S. engagement with China have unraveled due to diverging expectations.
Political Communication major Ethan Lynne becomes president after serving as VP, while Political Science major Liz Stoddard moves from CCAS senator to vice president.
Once uncertain about her future, Darianny Bautista, a fourth-year political science and philosophy major, now thrives as a student leader, advocate, and mentor at GW.