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Kezia McDonald-McNeal: From PSCI Student to Legislative Aid

April 24, 2024

When asked to reflect on her time at CU Denver, Kezia mentions her move from UNC as being beneficial. "Before attending CU Denver, I was at UNC and experienced some racism on campus, so I chose CU Denver because I felt it was more diverse and closer to home," Kezia...

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Juan Gonzalez Wins CLAS Outstanding Undergraduate

April 24, 2024

Juan Gonzalez, Senior Advisor for the Student Government Association and Alpha Psu Lambda chapter President is a passionate leader at the University of Colorado Denver who emphasizes student advocacy and community engagement. Politics, rooted in Gonazlez's Mexican ancestry, has been a constant presence in his life, a topic of discussion...

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Mini Law School Fall Event at CU Boulder

April 23, 2024

This seven-week series in Fall 2024 will feature lectures on the ways in which the 2024 election may impact various areas of the law, including healthcare, immigration, and more. Open to all, this program is designed for non-lawyers. It is an excellent lifelong learning opportunity, and is a great chance...

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Harv Bishop Wins CLAS Teaching Award

April 17, 2024

We are so excited to announce that Professor Harvey Bishop has been awarded CU Denver's Excellence in Teaching award for CLAS! Each year, the university recognizes esteemed faculty from each college for their teaching and research endeavors. Professor Bishop is among those representing the entire College of Liberal Arts and...

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Angela Schmitt Wins Multiple Student Support Awards

April 15, 2024

Angela Schmitt recently earned dual honors for her exceptional commitment to student support: the CLAS Outstanding Student Engagement Award and the University of Colorado Denver Exemplary Student Support Award . In under two years, she has revolutionized processes surrounding student scholarships, employment, communications, recruitment, and curricular planning in the Department...

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Turan Kayaoglu publishes on Turkey's NHRI and Human Rights

April 15, 2024

Professor of Political Science and Associate Vice Chancellor for Faculty Affairs, Turan Kayaoglu, recently published an interesting article titled "National Human Rights Institutions and the Appropriation of Human Rights: The Case of Turkey's Human Rights and Equality Institution" alongside Devran Gülel. The article examines Turkey's establishment of the National Human...

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BIPOC Student Resource Committee Spring Meeting

April 12, 2024

The Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Students Resource Committee would like to invite students to its meeting this semester on Thursday, April 18th from 12:00 - 1:30 pm in person . The physical meeting will take place in the PSCI library on the third floor of the student...

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Student Spotlight - Nicholas Pham

April 8, 2024

Nicholas Pham, is a second-year student at CU Denver, majoring in political science with a focus on public policy and minoring in communication. A Vietnamese American from Aurora, Nick developed an interest in politics at a young age, investing himself in the histories of previous leaders and the complexities of...

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Interested in the 4 + 1 program?

April 1, 2024

Advance Your Future with the Political Science 4+1 Program! Are you eager to accelerate your education and improve your opportunities in political science? Look no further than CU Denver's 4 + 1 accelerated Master's program. This one-of-a-kind opportunity allows students like you to complete a Bachelor's and a Master's degree...

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Summer 2024 Course Offerings

April 1, 2024

Enroll Today! Whether you're an undergraduate student looking to improve your education path or a graduate student looking to broaden your skills, our diverse range of courses ensures an interesting study of different political contexts. Undergraduate Courses: 1. PSCI 1001, Introduction to Political Science: The Quest for Freedom and Justice...

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