Political Science News
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Two Seniors Receive Fulbright Awards for 2022–2023
Catherine Hiebel ’22 and Melina Boutris ’22 will teach English in Spain and Austria, respectively.
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Assistant Professor of Political Science Emily Sydnor Talks with NPR
Sydnor says hearing about Texas guardsmen’s experiences could end up swaying some Republican voters in the primary.
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Campus Voting Above the National Average at Southwestern University
College-student voting skyrocketed nationwide in 2020
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Three SU Students Win $30,000-Sumners Scholarships
Eugenia Agobe ’23 of Wimberley, John Guerrero ’23 of Kingsville, and Jack O’Neil ’23 of Irving each recently earned $30,000 scholarships from The Sumners Foundation of Irving, Texas. Scholarships are awarded by the Foundation based on academic excellence, civic engagement, and a capacity for leadership.
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Rare Moments
Transfer student and Sumners Scholar Emily Gilby ’21 shares her experiences working on political campaigns and as a legislative aide.
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Dogs Are Man’s Best Friend, but Cats Are a Pirate’s First Mate
Meet Southwestern University’s Cat Partners club and its furry, feline family.
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Holding Her Ground
Sumners Scholar Breely Peterson’s first job out of college? Working as a deputy press secretary for a congressman in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Southwestern Undergraduate Recognized as 2021–2022 Newman Civic Fellow
Antonio Esparza ’22 is being honored for his commitment to solving public problems.
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Southwestern University Again Earns Voter-Friendly Campus Designation
SU has been recognized for the third time for supporting civic education and voter participation.
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An Uncertain Semester in DC
Political science and environmental studies double major Keith Rupe ’22 makes the most of an anxiety-filled semester through public organizing in the nation’s capital.