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New book by Janet Flammang
Table Talk will be released on July 4.
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Anne Baker: Do members of Congress shortchange their constituents in favor of donors?
Article in the August 17, 2016 Washington Post
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Athena Nguyen
Our student assistant and peer advisor, Athena Nguyen '18, served as a Jean Donovan Fellow in Cusco, Peru for Summer 2016.
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Prof. Terri Peretti: Do judges make partisan decisions in voter ID cases?
See her Election Law Journal article.
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Faculty Spotlight: Elsa Chen
Elsa's NSF grant leads to Reentry Workshop at Rutgers University on April 14 & 15. More info
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Beyond the Classroom
For Elsa Chen, Associate Professor of Political Science, a critical component of her Public Sector Study and Internship class is helping her students find the ideal summer job that will reveal their gifts, their strengths and, sometimes, their calling.
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NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio on Economic Inequality
Associate Professor Elsa Chen questions Mayor de Blasio on economic inequality and the high cost of a college education.
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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Jane Curry
This summer, Professor Curry will be teaching at the Summer School in Warsaw as well as finishing a book chapter.
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Faculty Spotlight: Peter Minowitz
Peter Minowitz was the guest editor for an academic symposium on Arthur Melzer's path-breaking book, Philosophy Between the Lines: The Lost History of Esoteric Writing
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New 2015-16 Faculty
Political Science welcomes Anne Baker, Kenneth Dombroski and Susan Gordon.
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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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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.
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Cold War Communication Project Investigates Information Campaigns
Dr. Jane Curry and her team study Cold War radio broadcasts to understand modern communication issues
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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.
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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.
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2018 Panetta Institute Congressional Intern: Duncan McDonell '20
Duncan worked in the House of Representatives for Congresswoman Barbara Lee, who serves the 13th District of California.
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Haley Howard '21 Accepted by Prestigious Oxford Program
Haley Howard '21 will be representing Santa Clara University as a visiting scholar at Oxford University for the 2019-2020 school year.
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Political science majors selected as 2018-2019 Hackworth Fellows
Eoin Lyons, Isabella Rios, and Beau Scott to promote ethics among their undergraduate peers
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Christopher Lindrud '20 selected as Jean Donovan Fellow
Christopher will be interning at Villa Grimaldi, a human rights advocacy organization based out of Santiago, Chile over the summer of 2019.
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Senior Beau Scott Named Coro Fellow
Political science major Beau Scott ‘19 will be immersed in the public sector in San Francisco through this premier fellowship for aspiring public servants.
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Alumni Spotlight: Elena Radding '18
Currently works as Staff Assistant for Congressman Ami Bera
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SCU Student Senator, Double Major Creates Inclusive #BroncoPosi Campus Campaign
Inspired by Loyola Maryland and the #BodyPosi movement, Moezidis’ campaign is “part of a bigger movement”
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“Fly Higher”
Political Science senior Eoin Lyons addresses the Class of 2019 as this year’s Valedictorian
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Alumna explores service to others on an international scale
Lindsey Allen ‘16 expands her work with marginalized communities through a $30,000 grant from the Rotary Foundation.
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Alumni Spotlight: Hannah Rehm '19
Currently works on Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg's campaign
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Professors Jane Curry and Matt Harrigan discuss Congress's inquiry into the impeachment of President Trump
Professors Jane Curry and Matt Harrigan were featured on "Other Voices", a monthly program hosted by Paul George of the Peninsula Peace and Justice Center in Palo Alto.
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2019 Panetta Congressional Intern Ciara Moezidis '21
Learn more about Ciara's experience as an intern with Ro Khanna (CA-17) on Capitol Hill!
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Ciara Moezidis Named a Truman Finalist
SCU Junior is a Finalist for a Premier Fellowship for Those Pursuing Public Service
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Intern Spotlight: Olivia Rodriguez '20
SCU senior shares her experience working for Congressman Ro Khanna's District Office
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Student Spotlight: Robbie Nunes '21
Learn about the Washington Semester Program
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Intern Spotlight: Kate Wetterstrand '20
Transfer student shares her experience working in the Santa Clara County Public Defender’s Office
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A Champion for Social Justice: Abby Alvarez '22
Sophomore leads by example through her advocacy work on campus
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Senior Mariana Perera Wins Fulbright Scholarship
Political Science, Spanish, and Communication major will study disability rights policy in Brazil.
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Politics in Practice
Poli Majors Discuss their Summer Internships
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In Good Company
Chris Wanis '21, Armand Aibara '21, and Ali Deambrosio '20 selected as Fulbright semifinalists
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Success in a Virtual Congressional Campaign
Through the REAL program, Political Science major Abby Roubal ’21 deepened her understanding of politics as an intern on a congressional campaign.
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Abby Alvarez '22 Selected as a Truman Scholarship Finalist
Abby hopes to use her career to promote just and equity-centered legislation to uplift disability rights in all policy areas, including labor, immigration, education, and violence prevention.
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Faculty Publications
New books written by Professors Jane Curry and Terri Peretti
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SCU's 2021 Panetta Congressional Intern Kaylen Chase '23
Rising junior heads to Washington, D.C. this fall
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Abigail Alvarez '22 Wins Truman Scholarship
Junior political science and Spanish double major is a longtime advocate on behalf of the disability community, service workers, and others.
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Political Science Department Awards and Honors
Outstanding accomplishments in the study of political science
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Class of 2021 University Awards
Graduating seniors honored for their outstanding academic achievement and service to the community
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Armand Aibara wins Fulbright
Armand Aibara ’21 will be an English Teaching Assistant in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, Germany next fall
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Political Science Majors Accepted by Prestigious Oxford Program
Congratulations to Cassidy Block '23 and Sarah Danon '23!
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Casey Robertson Recognized by the College of Arts and Sciences
Casey Robertson awarded the Nancy Keil Service Excellence Award
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One Man’s Intellectual Blossoming
How the work of famed writer James Baldwin lit a fire in scholar Nick Buccola ’01, who highlights the author’s legacy in his award-winning book.
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Haley Howard '21
Political science major and Class of 2021 valedictorian named as Rhodes Scholarship finalist
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From a Childhood Dream to Reality
With funding from the REAL program, Sofia Russell ’22 completed an internship at the LA Public Defender’s Office, following her childhood passion for law and solidifying her plans for the future.
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Political Science Alumna Awarded Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Santa Clara University political science and ethnic studies double major Haley Howard ’21 is a recipient of the prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship.
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2021 Panetta Congressional Intern Kaylen Chase '23
Learn more about Kaylen's experience in Washington, D.C.!
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Building Sustainability Beyond SCU
Emma Pigott ‘23 Advances to the Final Round of the UNC Business School Lift Challenge
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Blair Huxman awarded a Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship
Blair Huxman '21, an economics and political science major with a minor in French and Francophone studies, has been awarded a Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship through the Capital Fellows Program.
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2022 Panetta Congressional Intern
Jordan Tachibana '23 represented Santa Clara University for the 2022 cycle of the Panetta Institute for Public Policy Congressional Internship Program.
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2023 Miller Center Impact Pioneer
Kailyn Pedersen '23 discusses her work as a Lewis Family Fellow for SCU's Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship
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Pi Sigma Alpha National Student Research Conference
Rob Wohl '23 presents his work in Washington, D.C.
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SCU's Ethics Bowl Team Returns to Nationals
Political science majors Ariel Perlman '23, Bailey Black '25, and Liam McBride '24 help the Ethics Bowl Team advance to nationals.
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Clara Helm '25 selected for the 2023-24 Oxford Mansfield Program
Clara Helm will be representing Santa Clara University (SCU) as a visiting scholar at Oxford University’s Mansfield College during the 2023-24 school year.
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Leavey Center to Levi’s Stadium
To-do lists, copious calendar reminders, and meticulous planning: How Madison Steel ’22 balances dual careers in cybersecurity and as an NFL cheerleader.
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A Grandmother’s WWII Incarceration Inspires Jordan Tachibana’s Quest for Social Justice
How Santa Clara prepared her to turn her passion into actionable change
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Making Good Trouble
From the Miller Center to Senator Dianne Feinstein’s office, this LEAD Scholar is making a difference—both near and far
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Forming a More Authentic Future
Senior Katie Sanders’ interdisciplinary curriculum has greatly inspired her future life goals
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Entering the Workforce with Useful Perspectives
Senior Mary Pat Peterson is leaving SCU with a deep understanding of the science behind political relations, behavior, and philosophy.
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Naomi Levy, Fiorella Vera-Adrianzén and Two Co-authors on Peace
Americans don’t talk much about peace. But it turns out they care about it a lot – they just don’t talk about it the way people who have experienced war or civil conflict do.
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A Holistic Public Safety Plan For Oakland Residents
Research led by Santa Clara associate professor invites community groups and city leaders to work “hand-in-hand” on public safety interventions
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SCU’s 2023 Panetta Institute Congressional Intern
Sean Gallagher '25 represented Santa Clara University for the 2023 cycle of the Panetta Institute for Public Policy Congressional Internship Program.
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What’s In a Vote?
Turns out: A lot. Santa Clara University students discuss how Gen Z feels about voting ahead of Super Tuesday.
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Taking Charge of the Court
SCU students compete in a national Mock Trial tournament focused on developing a foundational knowledge of legal practices in youth.
