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Tag: Department of Political Science

Get to know Pennsylvania governor—and Commencement speaker—Josh Shapiro

Get to know Pennsylvania governor—and Commencement speaker—Josh Shapiro

May 9, 2023

The Rochester alumnus reflects on his time at the University, his unplanned veer into politics, and his advice for graduating students.

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Political science major examines bias when women run for office

Political science major examines bias when women run for office

April 25, 2023

Morgan Gillespie ’23 has produced some striking preliminary findings that show voters use gender cues to form beliefs about which policies a politician supports.

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Andrés Arocho González ’24 to receive Truman Scholarship

Andrés Arocho González ’24 to receive Truman Scholarship

April 17, 2023

The political science major from Puerto Rico is the first Rochester student to earn the honor since 2005.

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In Art New York, Angelica Aranda ’23 finds a niche in book art

In Art New York, Angelica Aranda ’23 finds a niche in book art

April 7, 2023

A program for University of Rochester students inspires the Queens native to build community through art.

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A year at war: what’s next for Ukraine?

A year at war: what’s next for Ukraine?

February 22, 2023

Political scientists Randall Stone and Hein Goemans discuss military developments, the efficacy of sanctions, and how to contain—and end—the war in Ukraine.

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US state spending historically biased against immigrant, nonwhite communities

US state spending historically biased against immigrant, nonwhite communities

February 20, 2023

Scholars show a “direct link” from the 1920s to the early 1960s between the race, class, and immigration status of constituents and their district’s share of state funds.

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2022 midterm elections show a silver lining for US democracy

2022 midterm elections show a silver lining for US democracy

December 22, 2022

A post-2022-midterm election poll by Bright Line Watch finds increased trust in the fairness of elections.

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Alumnus Josh Shapiro elected Pennsylvania’s next governor

Alumnus Josh Shapiro elected Pennsylvania’s next governor

November 9, 2022

Josh Shapiro ’95 has won the Pennsylvania gubernatorial race, making him the first University of Rochester alumnus to be elected a United States governor.

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Bright Line Watch assesses American democracy on the eve of 2022 midterm elections

Bright Line Watch assesses American democracy on the eve of 2022 midterm elections

November 5, 2022

Experts in Bright Line Watch poll see a high chance some Republican candidates will be unwilling to concede election losses.

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What the midterm elections tell us about the stability of US democracy

What the midterm elections tell us about the stability of US democracy

November 3, 2022

Rochester political scientists discuss what happens when election deniers run for office, and how US democracy may die ‘by a thousand cuts.’

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