About Political Science at Notre Dame
Boasting more than 40 faculty members, over 600 majors, and a strong and active graduate program, the Department of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame is committed to excellence in both teaching and research. It provides undergraduates and graduate students an education in four broad areas: American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations and Political Theory. Political Science’s close affiliation with renowned centers for European Studies, International Studies, and International Peace Studies attracts diverse scholars who produce insightful research and contribute immeasurably to Notre Dame’s intellectual community. Learn more >
News & Events
Political Science Department Announces the Names of the Winners of its Annual Awards
Caitlin Conway - The Rooney Center for the Study of American Democracy Prize. Thesis: "Home Economics: Investing in a House, Investing in the Community" (Advisor: David Campbell)
Maureen Howard and Charles Ramsey - The Stephen Kertesz Prize. Thesis: Howard Thesis: "Towards Universal Primary Education: A Policy Analysis of Uganda" (Advisor: George Lopez) / Ramsey Thesis: "Peace and the Logic of Occupation" (Advisor: Sebastian Rosato)
Alice Ciciora - The Helen Kellogg Institute Prize. Thesis: "Integrating Islam in Ireland" (Advisor: Andrew Gould)
Spencer Howard - The Geroge Brinkley Prize for service to the department, the University, and the wider community.
Political Science Majors Awarded Scholarships/Fellowships
Mary Allison - Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (Germany)
Charles Ramsey - DAAD Study Scholarship to Germany
Rafael Diaz - Pickering Foreign Affairs Scholarship
J. Curtis Drummond - NSEP-Boren Undergraduate Fellowship
