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Department of Political Science

Welcome to the

Department of Political Science

The contemporary world presents us with longstanding and novel challenges. Political Scientists understand that solving our energy, environmental, health, conflict, economic, education, and community problems requires not only technical but also political solutions. The Department of Political Science at the University of Rhode Island seeks students interested in understanding the domestic and international political environment in which these challenges reside.

We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our professors' exciting research activities. Read about the pursuits and successes of our alumni as well as our current students. If you are considering Political Science as an undergraduate major, then visit our curriculum pages or read about why Political Science is among the most popular majors at URI. Prospective graduate students can read about our two degree programs (MA & MPA).

Come back frequently to get updates about our events and lectures.

                  2011-2012 Political Science

                  Student Excellence Award Winners

University Academic Excellence Award - Johnathan D. Berard

Edgar Leduc Award for Excellence in Public Service - Michael J. Coates

Eric F. Kumpf Memorial Scholarship Award - Leah F. Small and Sean T. Cunningham

David Warren International Relations Award - Maris J. Gourd

Harold Thewlis American Government Award - Tristany A. Leikem

Josephine Milburn Comparative Government Award - Kirsten E. Leikem

Stephen Wood Political Theory Award - Scott H. Andrews

 

Congratulations to MA student Daniel Carrigg: Full Fellowship to  Brown University, Political Science, Ph.D. program

 

Washington, DC 2012

Over spring break, 12 Students accompanied Professor Shanna Pearson-Merkowitz on a trip to Washington, DC.  While there, the class attended meetings with U.S. Senators, lobbyists, representatives from think tanks, federal agencies and the media.

 

 

Student Spotlight


Meet Stephanie Segal

I was inspired to become URI Student Body President because of the three years I spent on Senate and I always knew I wanted to serve one day.

 

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