Ithaca College Department of Politics

09/15/2026

Thinking about graduate or professional school? Not sure what life after college looks like? Come explore your options at the Graduate and Professional School Fair!

With over 70 schools in attendance, you’ll have the chance to meet representatives, learn about programs, and start exploring what comes after your undergraduate degree. Whether you are ready to apply or just curious, come check it out!

08/21/2026

A warm welcome to our new Politics majors! Nayeli, Charles, Jack, Lydia, Chris, Aster, AJ, Melanie, Johanna, and Asiya - we're excited to have you join us!

05/17/2026

Congrats to all of our graduates in the class of 2026!!

02/16/2026

Politics Prof Michael Gorup giving a talk on Wednesday February 18 at 5. See attached poster

02/15/2026

Congrats to Prof. Sumru Atuk who is now a tenured member of the Politics Department!! 🎉

10/22/2025

Thursday 10/23, 7:30pm in 306 Friends Hall

09/25/2025

Are you considering law school? Want to explore legal systems beyond the U.S. while gaining critical skills and insider perspectives into the legal profession? The Pre-Law Program in Europe is designed for you. https://www.prelawineurope.org/

This program is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students with a strong interest in law, political science, international relations, international organizations and human rights.

There will be a virtual information session on Thursday, October 2nd from 5pm-6pm. https://syracuseuniversity.zoom.us/j/92077215503 No pre-registration is required. Please join us for an overview of the program by Professors Keith Bybee and Yüksel Sezgin and an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

For any questions you have prior to the session or if you cannot attend and wish to receive a link to the recording, please contact SU Abroad Program Advisor Mason Otero at [email protected].

08/25/2025

Welcome back! And welcome to our new faculty member Prof. Michael Gorup!

Biography Michael Gorup's research and teaching focus on modern and contemporary political thought, U.S. political and constitutional development, and the politics of race, democracy, and capitalism. He is the author of The Counterrevolutionary Shadow: Race, Democracy, and the Making of the American...

05/17/2025

Congrats to all our graduates!!

05/09/2025

Congrats to Don Beachler on his retirement after 37 years at IC!! 🎉