Department Calendar

Latest NewsOctober 14, 2024
Nobel Prize winners in economics recognized by the Department of Political Science
Laureates received the William H. Riker Prize in 2017.

September 13, 2024
Back-to-school meets future-ready: New academic programs at Rochester
The range of recently launched degree programs reflects what students, the workforce, and the world need and want to become ever better.

August 1, 2024
When politics gets personal
As the 2024 election season heats up, Jamie Druckman, a renowned expert on political polarization, is as busy as he’s ever been.

July 21, 2024
Get to know Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro
The Rochester alumnus reflects on his formative experiences and shares lessons learned from a career dedicated to public service.

July 10, 2024
Taking the temperature of American democracy
An interview with political scientist James Druckman, an expert on American democracy and polarization.