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Recent News
Professor Pauline Jones was named a CASBS Fellow!
The Center’s annual mix of distinguished thinkers of proven accomplishment facilitates advanced thinking and research. They study contemporary societal problems and contribute to evidence-based policy and solutions.
CPS Article: In Michigan, conspiracy thinking can be rooted in real historic harm
"In the past, conspiracy theories were confined to marginal outlets and fringe networks. Today, they are pervasive in mainstream media. The presence of political figures who openly endorse and promote conspiratorial thinking reflects the growing appeal."
Learn the skills, Serve communities, Change the world.
"Within the University of Michigan Department of Political Science, you can build an astonishing and versatile and long-lasting skillset here. One that will scaffold whatever you do next, and whatever you do after that, and after that. One that gives you the tools to transform the world."
- Former Chair, Nancy Burns
Events
Apr
18
Multi
Interdisciplinary Workshop on Comparative Politics & The Social Sciences
1:30 PM
Pre-Function, 5769
Haven Hall
Apr
22
Multi
Political Economy Workshop
1:00 PM
5670 Eldersveld
Haven Hall
Apr
25
Multi
American Institutions Group
12:00 PM
Pre-Function, 5769
Haven Hall
May
08
Professors Zhan Chen, Anna Kirkland, and Anne McNeil, Collegiate Professorship Inaugural Lecture
4:00 PM
Multipurpose Room
LSA Building
