Michigan State University Political Science

MSU Political Science doctoral student Lindsay Favoro, together with Dr. Michael Wahman (University of Texas-Austin), write about recent elections across southern Africa in this article for The Conversation.
Great work, Lindsay!
https://polisci.msu.edu/news-events/news/favero-reearch82126.html

Why does climate change affect people so differently - and what can societies do about it? Find out for yourself in this Fall 2026 course SOC 478: Climate Change and Society.
⏰9:10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Fridays
📍112B Berkey Hall
👤 Dr. Saleh Ahmed
❓[email protected]

Graduate Certification in Community Engagement is a three-part, non-credit professional development program for MSU graduate students--at any level, in any department, any college. Once a student completes the three requirements, they earn an official credential on their academic transcripts. The program is designed with flexibility in mind, so that graduate students can dovetail this program with their degree requirements and life commitments. Attend this Zoom meeting Aug. 26 to learn more!

Ep. 5: How Law Schools are Changing with Michael Sant’Ambrogio MiLawyer Podcast · Episode

Political experts to offer look ahead to Michigan’s 2026 election The Michigan Political Leadership Program is hosting an alumni engagement series Wednesday featuring a panel discussion on the 2026 general election.

So proud of you, Maddie!

Hi MSU! My name is Maddie Hanes and I am your ASMSU and Student Body President. 💚

I am so excited to get started in my last year at MSU representing student voices across campus. If you have any interest in learning more about ASMSU I'd love to chat, email me at [email protected]! Go Green!

Political Science is #20 and the second highest in social science!

Some degrees don't just open doors—they open bank vaults.

If you're curious which college paths tend to lead to the highest earnings, this list is worth checking out.

Whether you're choosing a major or just love a good ranking, you might be surprised by what made the cut.

Congratulations to MSU PLS Associate Professor Marty Jordan on being named as a Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) NEXT Fellow for 2026-2027. Dr. Jordan is Director of MSU PLS Master of Public Policy program.

NASPAA NEXT 2026-2027 is a prestigious yearlong leadership development program for early career faculty in public service education.
"We are thrilled to welcome you to this dynamic community of scholars and changemakers!"

As a Fellow, Dr. Jordan will attend a kickoff workshop in Seattle, attend a variety of workshops and participate in the NASPAA NEXT Workshop in Kansas City.

💂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🎡Greetings from London! This year's British Politics and Society in the United Kingdom class was led by Dr. Sivaram Cheruvu. The group studied politics, history, foreign policy, law and society in London and other cities in Great Britain. If you can picture yourself here, bookmark the program for summer 2027 here: https://msueducationabroad.via-trm.com/program_brochure/12267