Political Science
CLAS Seniors Find Growth Through Flexibility
From double majors and study abroad to peer advising and campus leadership, members of the Class of 2026 used their liberal arts and sciences education to explore their interests, expand their perspectives, and prepare for what comes next.
CLAS Honors Outstanding Alumni at 2026 Awards Ceremony
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recognized six alumni whose careers reflect the impact of a UConn education, from leaders in public service, science, and health to emerging professionals already shaping the future of their fields.
Türkiye at the Crossroads: Ambassador Sedat Önal Speaks at UConn
'As students face an increasingly complex world, these conversations help prepare them to engage thoughtfully with questions that have no easy answers'
Two-Day Puerto Rican Summit Aims for Change
Puerto Rico: Puerto Ricans in Connecticut, sponsored by UConn’s Puerto Rican Studies Initiative for Community Engagement and Public Policy (UConnPRSI), was held March 20-21
UConn Student Participates in Panel on the Future of Civic Engagement in Connecticut
At a public forum in Hartford, student leader Ryan Engels ’27 (CLAS) joined state officials to discuss civic engagement, highlighting how students can play an active role in shaping public life.
Alexander Hamilton Society Launches at UConn
The UConn chapter of the Alexander Hamilton Society was brought to campus this fall, bringing conversation about American foreign, economic and national security policy to Storrs
Undergraduate Political Review Gives Students Chance to Dig Deep Outside the Classroom
'You read the news. You think about these things. It’s just a way to formally express it'
Student’s IDEA Project Looks at US Media Bias Around Political Ideology
'Some of these words are so strong, they are going to be a decisive factor in how someone decides to consume media'
UConn Magazine: This War Mattered
Congress’ 16-member Afghanistan War Commission includes three UConn alums
‘It’s Alive!’ (and Guilty?): Student Considers Whether Frankenstein’s Monster Could Be Held Liable in Court of Law
'Legal personhood is a status, which means someone has rights and privileges but can also be held responsible for their actions'