Political Science and Public Policy

Mikisha Davis '20, a political science major, offers incoming first-year students advice about beginning their journeys at Elon. 

 

The article from McClatchy's Washington Bureau found that most of the states that President Donald Trump won in 2016 fared better than the national average. 

Kaye Usry, assistant professor of political science and policy studies and assistant director of the Elon University Poll, discussed North Carolina's importance in the 2020 presidential election.

Jason Husser, associate professor of political science and policy studies and director of the Elon University Poll, offered his insights about ongoing gerrymandering litigation in North Carolina. 

Kaye Usry, assistant professor of political science and assistant director of the Elon University Poll, offered insights for the article, which focuses on Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of a contentious abortion bill and how it could impact his 2020 re-election campaign.

The research by Assistant Professor of Political Science and Policy Studies Baris Kesgin into the characteristics of hawks and doves in foreign policy was published recently in the journal Cooperation and Conflict.

Senior Seminar class write introductory guide to a tax incentive program aimed at promoting economic development in Elon’s community.

Elon University's Model United Nations (MUN) academic club allows students to work together on and off campus to simulate the United Nations Security Council. 

Walker Helms ’19, a political science major who double minored in sport and event management and leadership studies, from Radford, Virginia will transition to Wake Forest School of Law this fall and credits the Student Professional Development Center with supporting him throughout the admissions process.

Through this two-year program, five rising juniors will participate in a combination of coursework, undergraduate research and community engagement in multifaith contexts.