Political Science and Public Policy

Hinton is the fourth student to be selected from Elon for this honor in the past two years.

Assistant Professor Israel Balderas’ Media Law and Ethics class gathered with Assistant Professor Matthew Young’s Polarization & Civil Discourse class to engage in a thought-provoking discussion exploring contentious topics like book bans and their implications for intellectual freedom, equality and First Amendment protections.

The President-elect is suing the Des Moines Register over a pre-election poll he claims was "election interference." Husser, longtime director of the Elon University Poll, provides his perspective on the lawsuit and what it means for future polling.

Hampton Hite's adventure to a career in the U.S. Army and his role at the Pentagon is nothing short of inspiring. Fueled by a deep sense of duty, a family history steeped in military tradition and a top-notch education from Elon, he is a thrilling testament to what passion and purpose can achieve.

Faculty in the Department of Political Science and Public Policy discussed the results of the 2024 elections and potential impacts on state and national politics.

Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley offers this weekly message to help students stay informed and prepare for the week ahead.

Attendees discussed navigating elections, activism and finding community in a polarized political context.

Political science faculty will gather to break down the results of the 2024 election on Nov. 12.

Alumna Julie Phillips ‘15 says she’s tried to get on the famous game show 15 to 20 times and this year, she finally got to buzz in.

The survey of N.C. voters conducted Oct. 10-17 explored voter preferences in the presidential, gubernatorial races as well as opinions about the impact of the devastating hurricane on the election.