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Betsy Sinclair Publishes Article for The Conversation

3.21.25

Carly Wayne and Ted Enamorado Awarded Tenure

3.20.25

The tenure award will go into effect July 1st.

Betsy Sinclair and Nathan Jacobs Named Assistant Vice Provosts for Digital Transformation

2.6.25

Their appointments represent a pivotal step in advancing faculty research excellence, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and accelerating the translation of innovation into real-world impact.

Amy Pond Publishes Two Articles in Business and Politics

1.29.25

Both Pond's articles focus on anti-trust policy in regards to international economics and corporate taxation.

Michael Strawbridge Co-Authors Article for Political Communication

1.23.25

The article, titled "Rhetorical Promises: Gender Diversity Among Congressional Black Caucus Members’ Representation on Twitter", looks at the difference in rhetoric between Black Congressmen and Black Congresswomen on Twitter.

WashU Political Science Welcomes New Faculty for Spring 2025

1.8.25

Hannah Simpson and Carlo Horz both join the Political Science department from Texas A&M where they were Assistant Professors.

Timm Betz & Annie Jarman Win Prestigious Awards from Midwest Political Science Association

12.5.24

Betz & Jarman's papers were presented at the 2024 Midwest Political Science Association Annual Conference, and both will receive awards at the 2025 conference.

Michael Strawbridge Co-Authors Article in Political Research Quarterly

12.4.24

Strawbridge's new article analyzes state legislator Facebook posts during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to show how women and minority legislators uniquely responded to the needs of their constituents during a time of crisis.

Political Science Faculty Speak to the Press Regarding the 2024 Election

11.14.24

Several faculty from the political science department spoke to local and national media on the outcomes and impacts of the 2024 election.

Dino Christenson Co-Authors Article with WashU Grad, Lucas Boschelli, in Research & Politics

11.7.24

Christenson and Boschelli's work analyzes how subsidiaries shape corporations’ political interests and collaborations as they seek to influence the Supreme Court.

Jacob Montgomery Publishes New Article in Public Opinion Quarterly

11.5.24

Jacob Montgomery co-authors a new article that looks at older Americans connection with misinformation.

James L. Gibson Publishes New Book Through the Russell Sage Foundation

10.28.24

James L. Gibson's book explores the effect of the Trump insurrection on the state of U.S. democracy today.