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Political Science
Recent News
2025 APSA Award Winners
Congratulations to all the award winners!
Professor Pauline Jones named director of Center for Political Studies!
The Center for Political Studies brings rigorous data analysis to bear on issues surrounding the integrity of democratic institutions, the role of media in society and government, and citizens’ perception of information and truthfulness in civil discourse
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
Sep
19
Multi
Interdisciplinary Workshop on Comparative Politics & The Social Sciences
1:30 PM
Pre-Function Room 5769
Haven Hall
Sep
19
Multi
Political Theory Workshop
2:00 PM
Walker Room 5664
Haven Hall
Sep
22
Multi
Practice Job Talk Series
12:00 PM
Eldersveld Room 5670
Haven Hall
Sep
25
DISCO Network Presents - Fear of Asian Tech: Chips, Platforms, and Social Networks
Christopher Fan, Janice Lobo Sapigao, and Tony Shyu in conversation with Lisa Nakamura
4:00 PM
10th Floor
Weiser Hall
Sep
25
Multi
Political Economy Workshop
4:00 PM
Room 201
Lorch Hall
Sep
26
Multi
American Institutions Group
12:00 PM
Pre-Function Room 5769
Haven Hall