Political Science and Public Policy

A White House internship with Vice President Joe Biden’s speechwriting staff over the summer helped senior Gabriela Alvarez discover a new career path.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for the Washington Post talked to a crowd of nearly 600 gathered in McCrary Theatre on Oct. 4. 

The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author spoke with Associate Professor Rich Landesberg’s ‘Broadcast News Writing’ class, discussing the intricacies of investigative reporting with the School of Communications students.

The survey of likely N.C. voters is the second this fall by the Elon University Poll, and relies upon Elon students as live interviewers of hundreds of voters.

The survey of likely N.C. voters is the second this fall, and relies upon Elon students as live interviewers of hundreds of voters.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Bob Woodward was the speaker for Elon's Fall Convocation on Sept. 29. 

E.P.F. (Elon Politics Forum) is hosting a student debate between College Democrats, College Republicans and Young Americans for Liberty. Join us Monday, Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m. for free food, student Q&A and more! Come listen to the clubs debate political topics in Oaks 212.

Republican John McConnell, former White House speechwriter for President George W. Bush, and Democrat David Halperin, former National Security Council speechwriter for President Bill Clinton, will offer their perspectives on this historical race on Oct. 4 and 5. 

Carrie Eaves, assistant professor of political science, offered insights on how undecided voters are impacted by presidential debates. 

Elon University's first presidential debate watch event proved to be a bigger draw than organizers had anticipated.