News
November PLS Newsletter
October 30, 2009
Check out the November PLS Newsletter for our student spotlight, Hawaii Study and Internship Program, UK Study Abroad, and career workshops. Go Green!
PLS Study Abroad: United Kingdom
October 27, 2009
There will be an information session for anyone interested in the Integrative Studies in Social Science and Political Science in the United Kingdom study abroad program for summer 2010.
Student Showcased by College of Social Science
October 12, 2009
Senior Political Science and Pre-Law student Kaushi Muthukuda showcased in the College of Social Science newsletter.
PLS Students Seek Experience in DC
September 30, 2009
Michigan State University sponsors an academic program that allows juniors and seniors to live and work in our nation's capitol. This year, several outstanding students from the Department of Political Science dedicate their efforts to participating in the program.
Religion in Modernity Revisited
September 29, 2009
Ronald Inglehart, Lowenstein Professor of Political Science and research professor at the Institute for Social Research (ISR) at the University of Michigan, will present "Religion and Modernity: The End of Secularization?"
October PLS Newsletter
September 29, 2009
We hope that your fall term is off to a good start! Many students have made meaningful and positive academic connections in the past few weeks. Be it attending a study abroad fair, interviewing with the UN, or speaking up in class, students are making contributions across campus. We'll be thinking of you as you build your momentum into the fall semester. Check out this month's newsletter for our student spotlight in Washington, D.C., former East Lansing mayor Sam Singh's 17-month journey around the world, and the October career fairs. Keep up that Spartan spirit!
Sheehan and Myers publish introductory American federal court system text
September 09, 2009
Professor of Political Science, Reginald S. Sheehan and William M. Myers, a doctoral student in Political Science, have recently published The Politics of the American Judicial Process. The book is intended to introduce undergraduates to the scientific study of the American federal court system.
Special interest groups bipartisan in Congress, MSU scholar finds
September 01, 2009
Contrary to common perception, special interest groups are not responsible for the partisan division in Congress – and often join bipartisan coalitions to support legislation, according to a Michigan State University political scientist.
The same groups that line up on two sides in elections come together afterward to advance the same bills, said Matt Grossmann, assistant professor of political science.
Aug/Sept PLS Newsletter
August 28, 2009
Welcome back! We're delighted to have our students back on campus this year. We hope that you find some helpful highlights in our monthly newsletters. This can be a great way to keep informed and aware of the many opportunities available to you. Be sure to scan this short publication for info relating to: advising appointments, student accomplishments, PLS 494 internships, fairs, and career advice. Go State!
Democracy spreading in Africa despite challenges, survey finds
April 22, 2009
EAST LANSING, Mich. – More Africans want democracy — and more think they’re getting it, according to an influential survey co-founded by Michigan State University.
But the latest findings from the Afrobarometer also show the number of African citizens fully committed to a democratic government remains less than 50 percent and that demand for democracy still varies widely among African nations.
The findings, from public attitude surveys conducted in 19 countries in 2008, were released today in advance of Africa Day on May 25.
