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Ƶ Poll: A proud but deeply uneasy public as America celebrates 250th
June 2, 2026
Many respondents in a new national survey say the United States is not living up to its founding ideals, that political divisions will worsen, and the signers of the Declaration of Independence would be disappointed in modern democracy.
Five Ƶ seniors and alumni selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program
May 13, 2026
Three members of the class of 2026 and two members of the class of 2025 have been selected for the prestigious program that offers opportunities to teach English, conduct research or attend graduate school in more than 140 countries. One member of the class of 2026 was selected as an alternate.
Greg Honan ’14 turned a love of writing and politics into a career of service
May 12, 2026
Greg Honan '14 came to Ƶ planning to study music, but a first-year political science course sparked a passion for politics and writing that shaped his entire career. He now serves as deputy chief of communications for the City of Boston and credits the mentors and community he found at Ƶ for making it all possible.
Political Science department concludes its two-term editorship of national undergraduate research journal
May 8, 2026
Ƶ’s Department of Political Science and Public Policy editorial leadership of the Pi Sigma Alpha Undergraduate Journal of Politics ends after six years.
Student opportunities grow as Ƶ-Queens merger takes shape
May 4, 2026
Queens and Ƶ are strengthening student opportunities through a merged academic calendar, a priority pathway for Queens undergrads to Ƶ Law, and participation in the first cohort of the Deliberative Citizenship Network.
SURF Stories 2026: Maddie Hewgley ’26 explores the rise of state gun rights laws through undergraduate research
April 23, 2026
To celebrate Ƶ’s Spring Research Forum on April 28, Today at Ƶ is highlighting students presenting their research at the annual campus tradition.
Faculty-led student book clubs connect ancient literature to the present
April 23, 2026
Assistant Professor of Political Science and Public Policy Matthew Young and Professor of Classical Languages Kristina Meinking are leading book clubs on Homer’s “Odyssey” and Margaret Atwood’s “Penelopiad”.
Baris Kesgin offers insight on U.S.–Iran tensions in Le Devoir
March 20, 2026
Kesgin, associate professor of political science, spoke with Le Devoir about the ongoing U.S.-Iran war.
Mock Trial team win awards at Regional tournament
March 19, 2026
Three students in the Ƶ Mock Trial program earned awards for their work as witnesses at the Regional competition.
In panel discussion, Ƶ faculty offer religious and political insight on US-Iran conflict
March 12, 2026
The Ƶ community gathered on March 10 to hear Ƶ professors offer information, education and opinions on the US-Iran conflict.