Middle Georgia State University Political Science

We're saddened to share the news that our retired colleague, Dr. Daniel Guerrant, passed away a few days ago. He was a longtime fixture of the political science program at both Middle Georgia College and Middle Georgia State in Cochran and was beloved and respected by his students and colleagues, and will be deeply missed by us all.

Obituary for Dr. Daniel Guerin Guerrant at Mathis Funeral Home Dr. Daniel Guerin Guerrant of Cochran, Georgia, passed away on April 8, 2026, at the age of 68. Born in Roanoke, Virginia, Daniel was the son of the late Robert S. and Helen O. Guerrant. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Somerset Sonny O. Guerrant. He is

If you weren't able to join us for our discussion event about Georgia state politics today, you can now watch the video on our YouTube channel at the link below!

Under the Golden Dome 2026: Georgia State Politics Today (April 1, 2026) Middle Georgia State University professors Dr. Matthew Caverly (assistant professor of public safety), Dr. John Hall (associate professor of poli...

If you weren't able to join us today for our discussion event on domestic political issues and the ongoing war with Iran, you can watch the recording at the link below.

Policy Potpourri: A Panel on Domestic Political Events and Issues (March 11, 2026) Middle Georgia State University professors Dr. Grace Adams-Square (assistant professor of political science), Dr. John Hall (associate professor ...

If you weren't able to join us this afternoon for our global issues discussion forum, the video is now available on our YouTube page at the link below.

All The Trouble in the World: A Look at Contemporary Global Issues (February 25, 2026) MGA professors Dr. John Hall (associate professor of political science), Dr. Thomas Matyók (associate professor of public safety), and Dr. Christopher Lawren...

Attention students: this fellowship opportunity with the City of Fort Valley may be of interest; see the link below for details!

The chancellor of the University System of Georgia, Dr. Sonny Perdue, joined our POLS 1101 American government dual enrollment class taught by William Carroll at The Westfield School this morning in Perry. He talked with students and answered questions about his distinguished career in public service from the Houston County Planning and Zoning Commission, through the state legislature, governorship, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, and the USG. Thank you to Chancellor Perdue for an engaging discussion!

Join Dr. John Hall for this event on the Cochran campus tomorrow evening!

If you missed our political science discussion event earlier today, the video recording should be going live around 7 p.m. on our YouTube page at the link below.

Winds of Change: A Global Issues Discussion (November 12, 2025) MGA professors Dr. Matthew Caverly (assistant professor of public safety), Dr. John Hall (associate professor of political science), and Dr. Christopher Lawr...

If you missed our domestic politics discussion event this afternoon, you can watch it now at the link below!

Policy Potpourri: A Domestic Politics and Policy Discussion (October 22, 2025) MGA professors Dr. Matthew Caverly (assistant professor of public safety), Dr. John Hall (associate professor of political science), and Dr. Christopher Lawr...

Applications are open through next Friday for the internship program in Gov. Brian Kemp's office. See the full application details in the post below.

If you are a college junior, senior, recent grad, graduate student, or law student seeking once-in-a-lifetime internship experience, we want you to apply for the Governor's Internship Program this upcoming spring semester. Apply by the deadline of Friday, October 31, 2025, and be a part of next year’s legislative session.

https://gov.georgia.gov/governors-internship-program/internship-application

Recaps from Constitution Day!