Political Science
Remembering Eric Hanson
Eric O. Hanson, the Patrick A. Donohoe, S.J., Professor in Political Science passed away on July 7, 2017 after a short illness. Eric anchored the Political Science Department for more than four decades. Deeply committed to the values of a Jesuit education, he was a passionate and award-winning teacher as well as a pioneer in the use of experiential learning placements in the many communities that make up Silicon Valley. He was also a respected scholar of Chinese politics and of the ways that religion and politics intersect. Read more about Eric’s life and legacy.
In honor of Eric’s memory and commitment to our students, we are establishing the Eric Hanson Alumni Speaker Series.
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.
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.
The Political Science Department boasts five Hackworth Fellows
Every year the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics funds 10 seniors through the Hackworth Fellowship. This year, half of those fellows belong to the Political Science Department.
Areli Hernandez: Summer 2017 Undergraduate Fulbright Fellow
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.