Student delegates to serve on Board of Trustees
The delegates include Bralin Duckett, a senior from Poplar Bluff, Mo., majoring in political science and in sociology in Arts & Sciences.
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Commencement speakers Popat, Shaver reflect on their time at WashU
Graduate student speaker Sejal Popat and undergraduate student speaker, Political Science graduate Mason Shaver, will address fellow graduates today at WashU’s 165th Commencement ceremony. Here, they look back on their journeys to and through WashU.
Undergraduate Spotlight: Three Students Making an Impact at WashU and Beyond
Meet three undergraduate political science majors making an impact in St. Louis, Washington, DC, and beyond.
Power, politics and pressure: Race and city leadership
From St. Louis to cities nationwide, the potential of Black political representation collides with the hard limits of power, resources and expectation, writes Kling Fellow Lauren Perkins.
Political Science Undergrad, Sonal Churiwal, Publishes Article in St. Louis Magazine
The article looks at Chris Graville, the attorney for the St. Louis Police Board of Commissioners, and the conflicts of interest that many activists and reformers worked to stop after the murder of Michael Brown. The article is a piece of Churiwal's senior thesis.
Defying gravity
The remarkable journey of WashU student, and Political Science major, Jordan Hughes, who matriculated on campus against all odds.
Undergraduate Political Science Majors Named Finalists for Fall 2025 Skandalaris Venture Competition
Undergrads Tanya Keskar and John Li were part of organizations moved to the finals on November 19th to compete for funding from a $25,000 prize pool and the chance to lift the SVC cup.
Political Scientist Joins Danforth Center on Religion and Politics Faculty
Burge joins the Center as Professor of Practice beginning August 1, 2025. He will offer courses for undergraduate students through the Department of Political Science in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Class Acts: Andrew Rudolph
Class Acts: Amelia Letson
Political Science Majors Chosen for Institute for Responsible Citizenship 2026 Cohort
The students, part of only 12 chosen across the country, will be a part of the Institute's Washington Program.
Class Acts: Joseph Silagi, Political Science Major
Joseph Silagi, May 2023 graduate with a degree in political science and in mathematics and computer science from Arts & Sciences, shares his passion for data and running.