Political Science

COSSPP Honors 2026-2027 Distinguished Alumni

Published: | 1:54 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News

Each year, the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) presents its Distinguished Alumni Awards to accomplished individuals to recognize their professional achievements, contributions to society, and support of the college and university. We are pleased to announce our newest Distinguished Alumni: Jeralynn (Lynne) S. Cossman, Ph.D., Larry Hogan, and Gene Moran, Ph.D. They will be honored at the college’s Distinguished Alumni Gala in Spring 2027.

Apply to COSSPP’s Prestigious Social Science Scholars Program

Published: | 1:24 pm | Posted in: News, Students

Apply for the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy’s prestigious Social Science Scholars Program by Friday, October 9, online at bit.ly/2027sssp.
The Social Science Scholars Program provides career-accelerating leadership training and experiences to 18 outstanding COSSPP undergraduate students with a major in the College, a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher, graduating no sooner than the Fall 2027 Semester.

Fall 2026 Professional Development: Ph.D. Student Interactive Workshop

Published: | 1:10 pm | Posted in: News, Students

Calling all Ph.D. candidates! Join our interactive COSSPP Professional Development workshop with Dr. Emily Leventhal, Caitlin Bente, and Nicole Lilly to master the ins and outs of navigating the job market! Bring your draft cover letters, teaching statements, and research statements so you can work on them, get feedback, and learn tips for navigating the Ph.D. job market successfully!

Professor Amanda Driscoll Receives APSA’s C. Herman Pritchett Award

Published: | 3:43 pm | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News

Amanda Driscoll, Ph.D., the J. Elizabeth Garraway Professor of Political Science and Director of Undergraduate Studies, has received the 2026 C. Herman Pritchett Award from the American Political Science Association’s Law and Courts Section for her book, The Efficacy of Judicial Review: The Rule of Law and the Promise of Independent Courts.