Chloe Siegel

Alumna Chloe Siegel to deliver commencement speech on taking charge of the moment

When Chloe Siegel ’24 speaks at this spring’s Commencement for the Lloyd International Honors College, she plans to shape her remarks around a question that the late UNCG dance professor Chris Fleming asked students at every class: What did you notice today?

“I want to talk about the importance of being in the moment and appreciating what’s going on around you,” Siegel says. “Not just the small things, like a squirrel in a tree, but things about yourself and where you want to keep moving forward in your life.”

Jia Emaus

PSC Senior Jia Emaus Wins First Prize at URSCO Research Expo

Political Science senior Jia Emaus has brought home first prize in the Business, Education, Economics, Behavioral & Social Sciences section at last week’s URSCO Undergraduate Research Expo, for her project, “Municipal Government Responses to the Gaza Conflict.” We are so proud of her accomplishments! Faculty Mentor/Collaborator: Dr. Michael Broache –… Continue reading…

Biochemistry major Janae Wofford chats with fellow students shortly after returning to UNCG for the Fall 2024 semester.

UNCG Students Explore Their Potential as Researchers

Students who spent their summer doing undergraduate research came together with UNCG faculty and staff to celebrate their achievements and their shared passion for discovery and building a better world.

UNCG Professor Studies Humor’s Place in Politics

Why do we like political humor? Does it help us navigate a contentious election season? Does it change minds or reinforce existing views? Can it, in fact, impede positive change? UNCG Political Science professor Patrick Giamario is rounding out our understanding of laughing about politics in what he calls an “age of hilarity.”

PSC & PAC Political Debate

The Political Science Department (PSC) and the Political Awareness Club (PAC) sponsored a political debate moderated by the Braver Angels organization in March 2023.  The ACTA College Debates & Discourse team is happy to announce an upcoming event. We’re hosting another Braver Angels styled debate on campus the evening of… Continue reading…

Harriet Elliott Lecture Series

Join us for this free lecture in UNC Greensboro’s 2023-24 Harriet Elliott Lecture Series, hosted by the Department of Political Science. Dr. Melissa Lane is a professor of politics at Princeton University and director of the University Center for Human Values. A political theorist, Lane’s work focuses primarily on ancient… Continue reading…

Congratulations to Our 2023 Graduates!

Our Spring 2023 MPA Graduates: Our Spring 2023 Graduates in the Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Nonprofit Management: Our Spring 2023 Graduates in the Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Urban and Economic Development:

Spring 2023 Department Newsletter

Read the latest news about our faculty and students in the Spring 2023 Political Science Newsletter.  Click here to view the entire newsletter.