Awards

We are proud to announce the publication of Professor Tony Robinson and Minsun Ji's co-authored book, A Flying Dragon: King Taejo, Founder of Korea's Choson Dynasty. Based on original sources and royal diaries, this book is the only English language biography of the founding King of Korean's 500 year Joseon...

Our very own Dr. Betcy Jose was interviewed by the Colorado Sun regarding the crisis in Sudan. Sudanese in Colorado are seeking support from local politicians, and have communicated disappointment on the lack of concern and aid. There are credible claims that warring factions are violating civilian protections provided by...

Professor Betcy Jose was recently interviewed by 9News regarding the ongoing conflict in Sudan. Prof. Jose provided an extensive and accessible analysis of the conflict between two Sudanese generals who are vying for control of Sudan's capital city of Karthoum. Click here to watch the interview as Prof. Jose explains...

Prof. Christoph Stefes was invited back by 9News to give an update on the war in Ukraine. Prof. Stefes provides key insights into the current "stalemate" status of the war, the critical point at which the war stands, and how circumstances could be impacted by Ukraine's impending spring offensive. Click...

CU Denver’s Legislative Roundup, presented by CU Denver’s Pi Sigma Alpha and “CU at the Capitol” legislative interns, took place this past April! Multiple legislative aides and the executive director of the Colorado Education Association participated in the bipartisan discussion of education politics and policies in Colorado. Current interns at...

Congratulations to Professor Jim Walsh on reaching 25 years of teaching at CU Denver! Professor Walsh was one of six professors honored by the university for their 25 years of service at UCD. Pictured are Professor Walsh (center), Dean of CLAS Pam Jansma (left), and Chancellor Michelle Marks (right). Thank...

On March 21st, Professor Basim Mahmood led a small group of dedicated political science scholars to see the former Granada Relocation Center, also known as "Camp Amache", where over 7,000 Japanese Americans were imprisoned after F.D.R. signed Executive Order 9066. While walking through the ruins of the site, these scholars...

Pi Sigma Alpha's ceremony took place Thursday April 6 th inducting the newest members to the hundred- and two-year-old society. The National Political Science Honor Society is the only honor society for college and university students of political and social sciences in the United States made up of the top...

Professor Sasha Breger Bush's new article, "The Whole World Debt Crisis: Implications for the Global South," has been featured on the front page of Dollars & Sense economic magazine's March/April issue! Professor Breger Bush utilizes her expertise in international political economy to provide a keen analysis of the origins of...

Greetings CU Denver Political Science alumni! As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of CU Denver, we’d like to better connect with our alumni across the Front Range and worldwide. In addition to this inaugural alumni newsletter, please see our recently updated website, which now features alumni profiles, faculty accomplishments, student...