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Jason Husser offers insight on filibuster and gun control for WITN
March 25, 2021
Jason Husser, associate professor of political science and policy studies and director of the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ Poll, weighed in on the struggle for gun legislation and the power of the filibuster.
Career Moves: Mackenzie Ferguson ’21 will carry passion for the law to the UGA School of Law
March 11, 2021
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ's Student Professional Development Center (SPDC) career advisors offered guidance to Mackenzie Ferguson '21, an English and political science double major from Athens, Georgia, to help her fulfill her dream by advancing her education.
Anna Gillespie ’24 named 2021 Newman Civic Fellow
March 2, 2021
Campus Compact has named Anna Gillespie '24 a recipient of a Newman Civic Fellowship, which recognizes and supports community-oriented students and is named for Frank Newman, a founder of Campus Compact.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ Poll finds support for legalizing marijuana in N.C. for medical, recreational uses
February 11, 2021
Among the findings from the survey conducted Jan. 29-31 is that nearly two-thirds of N.C. residents support reducing penalties for marijuana possession and believe it would help the state’s economy.
WFMY features Jason Husser in report on second Trump impeachment trial
February 9, 2021
Jason Husser, associate professor of political science and policy studies and director of the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ Poll, offered insight for a recent report on the second impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ Poll finds North Carolina residents increasingly favor getting COVID-19 vaccine
February 9, 2021
However, the survey of nearly 1,500 residents conducted Jan. 29-31 found many of those eligible to receive the vaccine have had trouble getting an appointment, and only 37 percent approve of how the state has handled vaccine distribution.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ Poll finds North Carolinians divided on Trump’s responsibility for U.S. Capitol violence
February 5, 2021
The most recent survey by the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ Poll found that nearly 60 percent of the state’s residents believe the former president is very or somewhat responsible for the violence at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
Active Citizen Series: Deliberative Dialogue on Free Speech and the Inclusive Campus – How Do We Foster the Campus Community We Want?
February 4, 2021
Students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to take part in this dialogue on Monday, Feb. 22 at 4:30 p.m.
Active Citizen Series: The Reunited States of America – How Can We Bridge the Partisan Divide? Documentary Screening
February 4, 2021
Students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to take part in this event on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 6:00 p.m. on Zoom
Active Citizen Series: A Conversation with New North Carolina General Assembly Members Sen. Amy Galey and Rep. Ricky Hurtado
February 3, 2021
Students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to take part in this event on Wednesday, Mar. 10 at 6:00 p.m. on Zoom