From the Classroom to the Capitol
Rachel Pratt (’23) uses her political science, legal studies, and criminology degree to make her mark at a prominent government relations and public affairs firm based in Washington, D.C.
As Dungeons & Dragons turns 50, should more political leaders roll the dice?
Fifty years ago, the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons was created, and despite some initial controversies, it has endured to become a beloved pastime and cultural touchstone for many. But for CSU political science instructor James “Pigeon” Fielder, it’s much more than that.
CLA Grad Students Win at the CSU Grad Showcase 2024
Colorado State University graduate students presented their creative work, research and entrepreneurship during the 2024 GradShow on Nov. 20. Out of 241 participants across all eight colleges, five CLA students won top honors.
4 takeaways from the 2024 Water in the West Symposium
The 2024 Water in the West Symposium at CSU Spur focused on how diverse stakeholders can better collaborate to solve big problems.
Why America Can’t Retrench (And How it Might)
Why America Can’t Retrench (And How it Might) by Peter Harris https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Why+America+Can’t+Retrench+(And+How+it+Might)-p-9781509562091 Even as growing polarization and hyper-partisanship define society and politics at home, American leaders seem to agree on one thing: US military dominance abroad is essential for national security and international stability. This is despite an upswing in popular support for “doing less” […]
Farmed Out: Agricultural Lobbying in a Polarized Congress
Farmed Out: Agricultural Lobbying in a Polarized Congress by Clare R. Brock https://global.oup.com/academic/product/farmed-out-9780197683804?cc=us&lang=en& Interest groups have a tremendous impact on public policy. Congressional capacity for research and fact-finding is at a historical low, and interest groups have rushed in to fill the gap. They effectively act as adjunct staffers by providing members of Congress with […]
Trust in elections shapes more than just voter turnout, study reveals
A recent Colorado State University study examining the interplay between trust in the electoral process and political participation has revealed some significant differences between liberals and conservatives.
How does the Electoral College work, and why does it exist?
Matthew Hitt, an associate professor of political science at Colorado State University, broke down the history of the Electoral College, why it exists and how it works.
Kjerstin Thorson named dean of CSU’s College of Liberal Arts
Thorson previously served as the associate dean for strategic initiatives in the College of Communication Arts & Sciences at Michigan State University.
CSU student earns prestigious language program award and public policy fellowship
May 03 , 2024 By Joe Giordano Amber Wright Amber Wright, majoring in political science in the College of Liberal Arts, is used to being busy, shouldering a full load of classes, student activities and internships that have included working for U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper. Wright, a second-year undergraduate at Colorado State University, recently learned […]