Awards

PSCI 1001 – Introduction to Political Science: The Quest for Freedom and Justice Professor Harvey Bishop, online 6/27/2023 - 7/30/2023 PSCI 3022 – Political Systems of the World Professor Martin Widzer, in person 6/5/2023 - 7/29/2023 PSCI 3042 – Introduction to International Relations Professor Thorsten Spehn, online 6/6/2023 - 7/8/2023...

At the CU Denver Political Science Department, faculty are committed to providing their students with opportunities to gain first-hand knowledge through real-world experience. This year, students have had the exciting opportunity to participate directly in a high-profile mayoral campaign! Professor Jim Walsh is an esteemed member of our Political Science...

Winona LaDuke is an internationally renowned indigenous environmental leader and scholar. She is the founder and Executive Director of Honor the Earth, an indigenous-women led organization that has been successful in advancing environmental protection of indigenous peoples’ territories and in incubating grassroots economic self-sufficiency projects on her White Earth Anishinaabe...

The CU Denver chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society and "CU at the Capitol" Legislative Interns present the 2023 Colorado Legislative Roundup: A Bipartisan Discussion of Education Politics and Policies in Colorado! This event features: Catered Reception Presentations by State Legislators and Aides Audience Questions and...

Senator Hickenlooper’s office is hiring a full time Denver County Outreach Director position based in our Denver office. We’re looking for someone who is self-driven, strategic, an excellent communicator and who understands the Denver community. We value proactiveness, big-picture thinking, and the ability to collaborate. See more details and application...

Professor Karen Sugar, CU Denver Political Science faculty and alumnus, founded the Women's Global Empowerment Fund (WGEF) while studying as a graduate student at CU. The WGEF is celebrating International Women's Day by hosting a lively event that includes an informative panel discussion on Women, Leadership, and Embracing Equity! The...

Political Science grad student Chantelle Wilkerson has been recognized as one of CU Denver’s Fall 2022 Outstanding Graduate Students! Chantelle Wilkerson (she/her) is a Colorado native who grew up in Morrison, Colorado. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Sustainability from CU Denver in 2015. She...

One year after the start of the war in Ukraine, 9News journalist Chris Bianchi interviewed CU Denver Political Science faculty Dr. Christoph Stefes (who specializes in Eastern European studies with an emphasis on Russia) and Dr. Betcy Jose (a specialist in international law) for their insight into the war so...

Since June 2022, Dr. Sasha Breger Bush has been sharing her extensive knowledge of international political economics via her insightful, in-depth Global News Roundup! Be sure to visit her Substack to see breakdowns of complex international topics such as global supply shortages, corruption, cost of living, and more! https://ipewithsbb.substack.com/

Congratulations to Professor Tony Robinson and Minsun Ji on their newly released book, Sustainable, Smart, Solidary Seoul: Transforming an Asian Megacity. Their book focuses on how state policy drastically impacted Seoul's social economy, urban planning, and city innovation strategies. You can find their book linked here: Sustainable, Smart, and Solidary...