Sophie Meyer '17 heading to Oxford University

Sophie is pursuing a master’s degree in international and comparative education at Oxford University. After that, she plans to apply for a fellowship with the California State Assembly. While at Santa Clara, Sophie interned in the California State Assembly and served as a research assistant in the Political Science department, working on both criminal justice policy and the impact of recidivism. The recipient of the Michael Shallo Prize for outstanding achievement in political science, Sophie graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. She plans a career in education reform.

One of four U.S. students selected for an Undergraduate Fulbright Summer Institute at the University of London, Areli will study the Politics of Protest & Change focusing on Social Movements. She hopes to further research London's race relations and the rise in hate crime post-Brexit; all paid for by the Fulbright Commission.

Anne Baker: Do Political Contributions Hinder the Pursuit of Economic Justice? (Podcast)

SCU Students Attend Model United Nations

The SCU delegation to the 67th Model United Nations of the Far West conference in San Francisco, CA. This year's theme was "Old Threats, New Threats: Global and Human Security in 2017." We represented Syria, Iran, and France. The students learned about cooperation, negotiations, and conflict resolution. It was a great experience for one and all. 

As the Panetta intern, Beau is excited to work with people of all backgrounds to expand his knowledge of public policy and how it impacts under-served communities in the United States. 

Kat will be traveling to the annual conference of the Midwest Political Science Association in Chicago to present her research on the relationship between outside ideological intervention in a state’s education system and the legitimacy of that state.