Virginia Tech Department of Political Science
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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science and Program in International Studies. Live from Major Williams Hall.
Join us on Feb. 19th at 2:30 in Major Williams 502 to hear Dr. Lucy Britt, Bates College, give a talk on her paper
“Hiding in Plain Sight: Fugitive Sanctuary in Black Communities within Slave Society.”🗓️
“Hiding in Plain Sight: Fugitive Sanctuary in Black Communities within Slave Society.”🗓️
February 4, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Join us on Feb. 19th at 2:30 in Major Williams 502 to hear Dr. Lucy Britt, Bates College, give a talk on her paper
“Hiding in Plain Sight: Fugitive Sanctuary in Black Communities within Slave Society.”🗓️
“Hiding in Plain Sight: Fugitive Sanctuary in Black Communities within Slave Society.”🗓️
Looking to continue your education in Political Science?📚🏛️
Our Political Science MA program consistently ranks as one of the best PSCI MA's in the country, and we offer opportunities for full funding and a monthly stipend!🏆
Apply by Feb. 15 for funding opportunities!
Our Political Science MA program consistently ranks as one of the best PSCI MA's in the country, and we offer opportunities for full funding and a monthly stipend!🏆
Apply by Feb. 15 for funding opportunities!
February 2, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Looking to continue your education in Political Science?📚🏛️
Our Political Science MA program consistently ranks as one of the best PSCI MA's in the country, and we offer opportunities for full funding and a monthly stipend!🏆
Apply by Feb. 15 for funding opportunities!
Our Political Science MA program consistently ranks as one of the best PSCI MA's in the country, and we offer opportunities for full funding and a monthly stipend!🏆
Apply by Feb. 15 for funding opportunities!
In collaboration with the Freedom Scholars grant, the Department of Political Science, and Dr. Karin Kitchens, Associate Professor in Political Science, Dr. Megan Stewart will give a talk on contraband camps in the U.S. South during the Civil War. 📚
January 30, 2026 at 8:54 PM
In collaboration with the Freedom Scholars grant, the Department of Political Science, and Dr. Karin Kitchens, Associate Professor in Political Science, Dr. Megan Stewart will give a talk on contraband camps in the U.S. South during the Civil War. 📚
❄️Wishing all of our Political Science Hokies a Happy Holidays!❄️
Have a wonderful break!⛄️🧡
Have a wonderful break!⛄️🧡
December 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM
❄️Wishing all of our Political Science Hokies a Happy Holidays!❄️
Have a wonderful break!⛄️🧡
Have a wonderful break!⛄️🧡
🎉Congratulations to all of our Fall Graduates!🎉
We can't wait to see all the great things you will do!🧡
We can't wait to see all the great things you will do!🧡
December 19, 2025 at 2:46 PM
🎉Congratulations to all of our Fall Graduates!🎉
We can't wait to see all the great things you will do!🧡
We can't wait to see all the great things you will do!🧡
Happy Reading Day to all our PSCI/IS Hokies! 📚🦃
Final exams begin tomorrow, study hard and finish out the semester strong!💪📝
You're going to do great!🧡❤️
Final exams begin tomorrow, study hard and finish out the semester strong!💪📝
You're going to do great!🧡❤️
December 11, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Happy Reading Day to all our PSCI/IS Hokies! 📚🦃
Final exams begin tomorrow, study hard and finish out the semester strong!💪📝
You're going to do great!🧡❤️
Final exams begin tomorrow, study hard and finish out the semester strong!💪📝
You're going to do great!🧡❤️
Last month, former PSCI/IS student, Lena Zennia, visited the Steger Center in Switzerland to give a talk to the European Affairs students about her experiences working for the consulting firm Deloitte, and also preparing for graduate school. 🏫
December 8, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Last month, former PSCI/IS student, Lena Zennia, visited the Steger Center in Switzerland to give a talk to the European Affairs students about her experiences working for the consulting firm Deloitte, and also preparing for graduate school. 🏫
Last Friday, Dr. Daniel Gibbs, Assistant Professor of Political Science, workshopped a paper he and a coauthor are working on entitled, “An Electoral Accountability Model of Reform Timing.” This paper was a part of the CAIR working group paper series!📚
November 18, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Last Friday, Dr. Daniel Gibbs, Assistant Professor of Political Science, workshopped a paper he and a coauthor are working on entitled, “An Electoral Accountability Model of Reform Timing.” This paper was a part of the CAIR working group paper series!📚
Recently, Dr. Karin Kitchens, Associate Professor of Political Science, received the news that she was selected as a Freedom Scholar for the 2026 academic year!👏
November 14, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Recently, Dr. Karin Kitchens, Associate Professor of Political Science, received the news that she was selected as a Freedom Scholar for the 2026 academic year!👏
Professor Lorenza Violini, University of Milan, Italy, delivered an outstanding and engaging talk yesterday entitled "Federalism in Context: The Strange Case of the European Union" for our “Conversations in International Studies” series! 📚
Please join us in thanking Professor Violini! 👏
Please join us in thanking Professor Violini! 👏
November 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Professor Lorenza Violini, University of Milan, Italy, delivered an outstanding and engaging talk yesterday entitled "Federalism in Context: The Strange Case of the European Union" for our “Conversations in International Studies” series! 📚
Please join us in thanking Professor Violini! 👏
Please join us in thanking Professor Violini! 👏
As a Freedom Scholar, Wayne Moore will receive support from CLAHS to write an essay on the constitutional significance of the people’s exercise of rights of political expression, as part of a book project on "The Unofficial Constitution." 🏛️
November 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
As a Freedom Scholar, Wayne Moore will receive support from CLAHS to write an essay on the constitutional significance of the people’s exercise of rights of political expression, as part of a book project on "The Unofficial Constitution." 🏛️
We are thrilled to have Professor Lorenza Violini, University of Milan, Italy, join us as a guest speaker for our newest "Conversations in International Studies" installment!📚
Please join us on Tuesday, November 11, at 12PM in Major Williams Hall, Room 502.
We hope to see you there!🧡
Please join us on Tuesday, November 11, at 12PM in Major Williams Hall, Room 502.
We hope to see you there!🧡
November 7, 2025 at 8:54 PM
We are thrilled to have Professor Lorenza Violini, University of Milan, Italy, join us as a guest speaker for our newest "Conversations in International Studies" installment!📚
Please join us on Tuesday, November 11, at 12PM in Major Williams Hall, Room 502.
We hope to see you there!🧡
Please join us on Tuesday, November 11, at 12PM in Major Williams Hall, Room 502.
We hope to see you there!🧡
Are you interested in earning an MA in Political Science?🤔
Join us on December 4th at Noon in Major Williams Atrium to discuss our program and grab a slice of pizza!🍕
Scan the QR code for more information on the application process!🎓📚
Join us on December 4th at Noon in Major Williams Atrium to discuss our program and grab a slice of pizza!🍕
Scan the QR code for more information on the application process!🎓📚
November 6, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Are you interested in earning an MA in Political Science?🤔
Join us on December 4th at Noon in Major Williams Atrium to discuss our program and grab a slice of pizza!🍕
Scan the QR code for more information on the application process!🎓📚
Join us on December 4th at Noon in Major Williams Atrium to discuss our program and grab a slice of pizza!🍕
Scan the QR code for more information on the application process!🎓📚
Last Friday, Dr. Caitlin Jewitt, Associate Professor of Political Science, discussed and workshopped a chapter of her upcoming book as a part of the CAIR working group paper series! 📚
October 27, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Last Friday, Dr. Caitlin Jewitt, Associate Professor of Political Science, discussed and workshopped a chapter of her upcoming book as a part of the CAIR working group paper series! 📚
Join us on November 11th at 12pm for the latest installment of the Conversations in International Studies series!🗓️
Prof. Lorenza Violini's talk entitled, "Federalism in Context: The Strange Case of the European Union." 📚
Prof. Lorenza Violini's talk entitled, "Federalism in Context: The Strange Case of the European Union." 📚
October 24, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Join us on November 11th at 12pm for the latest installment of the Conversations in International Studies series!🗓️
Prof. Lorenza Violini's talk entitled, "Federalism in Context: The Strange Case of the European Union." 📚
Prof. Lorenza Violini's talk entitled, "Federalism in Context: The Strange Case of the European Union." 📚
🚨Course Request is open now!🚨
Check out the course timetable and request the courses you need for Spring 2026! 📚
Course Request closes on November 4th!
Check out the course timetable and request the courses you need for Spring 2026! 📚
Course Request closes on November 4th!
October 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM
🚨Course Request is open now!🚨
Check out the course timetable and request the courses you need for Spring 2026! 📚
Course Request closes on November 4th!
Check out the course timetable and request the courses you need for Spring 2026! 📚
Course Request closes on November 4th!
🍂Happy Fall Break Hokies!🍂
Be sure to take a much deserved break, and enjoy the beautiful Fall weather!🧡🦃
Be sure to take a much deserved break, and enjoy the beautiful Fall weather!🧡🦃
October 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
🍂Happy Fall Break Hokies!🍂
Be sure to take a much deserved break, and enjoy the beautiful Fall weather!🧡🦃
Be sure to take a much deserved break, and enjoy the beautiful Fall weather!🧡🦃
Join us and two of our incredible students, Isabella Bustamante and Nicolas Ramallo, on October 25th at 10am for a community-centered presentation of their findings from an ongoing research project at Virginia Tech on the Effects of Industrial Agriculture in Southwest Virginia! 📚
October 15, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Join us and two of our incredible students, Isabella Bustamante and Nicolas Ramallo, on October 25th at 10am for a community-centered presentation of their findings from an ongoing research project at Virginia Tech on the Effects of Industrial Agriculture in Southwest Virginia! 📚
Dr. Elif Kalaycioglu, from the University of Alabama, delivered an outstanding and engaging talk last Friday on her new book "The Politics of World Heritage (Oxford 2025)" for our “Conversations in International Studies” series! 📚
Please join us in thanking Dr. Kalaycioglu, the organizers!👏
Please join us in thanking Dr. Kalaycioglu, the organizers!👏
October 13, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Dr. Elif Kalaycioglu, from the University of Alabama, delivered an outstanding and engaging talk last Friday on her new book "The Politics of World Heritage (Oxford 2025)" for our “Conversations in International Studies” series! 📚
Please join us in thanking Dr. Kalaycioglu, the organizers!👏
Please join us in thanking Dr. Kalaycioglu, the organizers!👏
Dr. Audrey Reeves, Assistant Professor in Political Science, and Hannah Gignoux, PSCI MA Graduate and ASPECT PhD Candidate, recently published an article entitled "Curating conflict-related sexual violence: gender, politics and memory at war museums" in the Journal of Gender Studies.📚
October 3, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Dr. Audrey Reeves, Assistant Professor in Political Science, and Hannah Gignoux, PSCI MA Graduate and ASPECT PhD Candidate, recently published an article entitled "Curating conflict-related sexual violence: gender, politics and memory at war museums" in the Journal of Gender Studies.📚
Dr. Fabian Wendt, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science, recently published an article in the European Journal of Political Theory entitled "Property Rights in the Face of Historic Injustice". 📚
October 2, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Dr. Fabian Wendt, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science, recently published an article in the European Journal of Political Theory entitled "Property Rights in the Face of Historic Injustice". 📚
Dr. Karin Kitchens, Associate Professor of Political Science, recently published an article entitled "Perceived Partisan Preemption: When and Where States Override Local School Boards" in State and Local Government Review. 📚
September 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Dr. Karin Kitchens, Associate Professor of Political Science, recently published an article entitled "Perceived Partisan Preemption: When and Where States Override Local School Boards" in State and Local Government Review. 📚
Join us on October 10th at 2pm for the latest installment of the Conversations in International Studies series!
Dr. Elif Kalaycioglu's talk explores the construction of humanity's cultural history and what this produces in the world.
Dr. Elif Kalaycioglu's talk explores the construction of humanity's cultural history and what this produces in the world.
September 24, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Join us on October 10th at 2pm for the latest installment of the Conversations in International Studies series!
Dr. Elif Kalaycioglu's talk explores the construction of humanity's cultural history and what this produces in the world.
Dr. Elif Kalaycioglu's talk explores the construction of humanity's cultural history and what this produces in the world.
If you are struggling to understand current events, and want to expand your knowledge on politics and government, the Department of Political Science can help! 🏛️
According to College Factual, our BA is ranked as a top 50 program in the United States!🎓
According to College Factual, our BA is ranked as a top 50 program in the United States!🎓
September 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
If you are struggling to understand current events, and want to expand your knowledge on politics and government, the Department of Political Science can help! 🏛️
According to College Factual, our BA is ranked as a top 50 program in the United States!🎓
According to College Factual, our BA is ranked as a top 50 program in the United States!🎓
🎓Did you know? In 2024, combined Political Science and International Studies students achieved an impressive 90% law school acceptance rate—well above the national average of 69.4%! 📈
September 18, 2025 at 7:54 PM
🎓Did you know? In 2024, combined Political Science and International Studies students achieved an impressive 90% law school acceptance rate—well above the national average of 69.4%! 📈