Department of Political Science

Krager shares takeaways for students and graduates who want to land a dream job after college.

Rebecca Frank's undergraduate internship taps into well-known '80s and '90s movies to boost civic engagement on social media.

Researchers successfully tested 25 different approaches to reducing partisan animosity and support for undemocratic practices or political violence. Two proved most effective.

Rochester political scientists explain why people do and don’t exercise their right to vote—and the implications of that choice for democracy.

The range of recently launched degree programs reflects what students, the workforce, and the world need and want to become ever better.

As the 2024 election season heats up, Jamie Druckman, a renowned expert on political polarization, is as busy as he’s ever been.

The Rochester alumnus reflects on his formative experiences and shares lessons learned from a career dedicated to public service.

An interview with political scientist James Druckman, an expert on American democracy and polarization. 

New research suggests partisan hostility can erode democratic institutions and functioning.

Created as a counterweight to the Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc, the military alliance may be more important now than ever. Political scientist Randall Stones explains why.