University of Denver-Political Science Department

Our own Seth Masket was interviewed by the New York Times about the Trump era Republican Party and what’s likely to follow

Opinion | What Trump’s Charisma Has Wrought (Gift Article) What will the Republican Party look like after 2028?

Our own Seth Masket did an interview with the New York Times about the Trump-era Republican Party and what’s likely to come next

Opinion | What Trump’s Charisma Has Wrought (Gift Article) What will the Republican Party look like after 2028?

Congratulations to Professor Seth Masket on the launch of his new book The Elephants in the Room. Last week's launch featured a conversation with Colorado Public Radio's Ryan Warner, which later aired on CPR. You can listen to the show by clicking the link below:

https://www.cpr.org/show-episode/june-29-2026-how-trump-voters-seized-the-party-from-republican-leaders/

The Political Science Department and the Socio-Legal Studies Program were delighted to celebrate our graduating seniors at our annual joint reception!

We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished and grateful to have been part of their academic journey. Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We wish you every success in the exciting adventures ahead!

You will always be a part of our community. Here's to a new chapter!

Professors Michael Greenberger and Sara Chatfield attended the Conference on American Political Development at Smith College this June. Here they are pictured with President Calvin Coolidge and First Lady Grace Coolidge, at the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum.

Great energy at today’s Journey to DU event!

Our Political Science Department had a strong showing, with Professors Lisa Conant, Elizabeth Sperber, Alena Wolflink, and Jing Sun joined by our outstanding student major Francis Crowe. Together they spent the afternoon talking with admitted students and their families, answering questions about the major, research opportunities, internships, and life at DU.

It was wonderful meeting so many curious and thoughtful future students. We’re excited to see where your journeys take you—and we hope many of them lead to Political Science at DU!

Three of DU Political Science Department's outstanding colleagues—Dr. Seth Masket, Dr. Sara Chatfield, and Dr. Phil Chen—have officially taken over the editorial leadership of The Forum, one of the leading journals in American politics. Seth and Sara will serve as Editors-in-Chief, and Phil will serve as Book Editor. This is a major recognition of their scholarship and leadership in the field, and it’s exciting to see our department playing such an important role in shaping conversations in American politics.

Congratulations to Seth, Sara, and Phil on this wonderful achievement! We’re very proud of you.

You can learn more about the journal here: https://www.degruyterbrill.com/journal/key/for/html

Associate Professor of Political Science, Elizabeth Sperber, was invited to present her award winning research on youth in African politics at a state-funded conference in Busan, South Korea this month. Nice work!

Congratulations to PLSC Major, Bella Gallegos, for winning a competitive academic scholarship from the Panera Bread Educational Fund! You are an incredible young leader and scholar, Bella!

So proud of Ingrid Dayanara Romero, a second-year Political Science major from Aurora, whose passion for government and sustainability is already translating into real leadership. From Model UN at the Community College of Aurora to reviving the Rotaract Club on campus, Ingrid embodies what studying politics is really about — curiosity, service, and engagement.

Ingrid Romero in action – The Denver Clarion By: Theodora Boateng | February 9, 2026 Ingrid Dayanara Romero, a second-year political science major from Aurora, Colo., knew she had chosen the right major because of the passion she felt when taking dual enrollment classes at the Community College of Aurora (CCA). At CCA, Romero took every single...