Political Science
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Janet Napolitano '79, Inaugural Speaker of the Eric Hanson Alumni Speaker Series
For the launch of the Eric Hanson Alumni Speaker Series, the Political Science Department welcomed alumna Janet Napolitano to campus to share her vast experience with our majors. She has served as U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona, Attorney General of Arizona, Governor of Arizona, the United States Secretary of Homeland Security under President Obama, and as President of the University of California. Ms. Napolitano discussed many things during her visit including her time at Santa Clara University, challenges confronting higher education, and the political culture today. She shared how her time at Santa Clara University has helped her get to the place she is today, and how she continues to implement Jesuit values in everything that she does. Read more
Athena Nguyen '18 to teach English in Vietnam through Fulbright Fellowship
Athena is planning to leverage her multicultural identity and passion for social justice to enable and impact her students, colleagues, and cohort fellows.
Marisa Rudolph ’18 to conduct research in Ghana through Fulbright Fellowship
Marisa will be conducting research in Ghana on how private agricultural extension fosters the public good, especially for women.
Podcast featuring Professor Baker: "How Campaign Money Has Changed Elections After Citizens United"
Professor Anne Baker discusses how Political Action Committees are responding to the rise of new interest groups in American politics (begins at 9:26).
Students in Action
In late spring, students from Santa Clara University traveled to Burlingame, CA, to take part in the Model United Nations of the Far West Conference.
Huda Navaid '19
Junior political science major named a finalist for the Harry S. Truman Scholarship
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Professor Lesenyie interviewed about how President Trump's criticism of California officials affects voters
Postdoctoral Fellow Matt Lesenyie was recently interviewed by ABC 7 News. Professor Lesenyie provided insight on how President Trump's recent comments about California public officials are likely to be perceived by the state's voters.
Cristin Orr Shiffer '00: How coloring outside the lines can build a career for political science majors
Create your brand and achieve professional success while honoring your personal goals.
Bjorn Thyrring Accepted by Prestigious Oxford Program
Bjorn Thyrring '20 will be representing Santa Clara University as a Mansfield Scholar at Oxford University for the 2018-2019 school year.
Kat Meyer's paper "Losing Religiosity" to be published in Pi Sigma Alpha's Undergraduate Journal of Politics
Kat Meyer's paper "Losing Religiosity" to be published in Pi Sigma Alpha's Undergraduate Journal of Politics
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Stopping Gang Violence in Capetown
Last summer, Jack Herstam worked as a Jean Donovan Fellow in Capetown, South Africa. Jack spent six weeks interning for The Message Trust, an organization that works with at-risk youth.
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On the Road to a Career in Public Policy
Annie McDonald graduated from Santa Clara University in March 2016 with a B.S. in Political Science and a minor in English. She is now working in the district office of Congressman Eric Swalwell (CA 15th district) as a Constituent Services Representative.
Study in the Nation's Capital:
Learn more about the Washington Semester at American University (AU) program!
Address: Political Science Department
Santa Clara University
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95053-0335
Campus Location: Vari Hall, Room 230
Phone: 408-554-4508
Email: polisci@scu.edu