Political Science - Kansas State University

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We are pleased to announce that Dr. Ethan Bernick, Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of Public Administration, has been named the 2025–2026 College of Arts & Sciences Professional Development Award recipient for his outstanding contributions representing our department.

Dr. Bernick will be recognized on March 5th alongside his fellow honorees of the 2025-2026 teaching, advising and administrative support awards.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Bernick and thanking him for his research, teaching and service that made significant efforts to promote a welcoming environment and varied perspectives at K-State and beyond.

The Journal will be hosting a Spring Institute on March 31st, April 2nd, April 6th, and April 7th via Zoom from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. CT. All pieces are welcome — fiction, non-fiction, poems, essays. A $250 scholarship will be awarded for those who attend all sessions of the institute! The deadline to apply is March 26th! Scan the QR code or click the link in bio to apply!

Attention all students — Apply now for the Spring 2026 Swogger Primary Texts Scholarship! Due on the 27th of February, the Swogger Scholarship is thanks to Dr. Glenn and Mrs. Claire Swogger.

We love seeing the different things our Master of Public Administration program does together! The other night, they enjoyed an evening of bowling at the K-State Student Union!

Reminder!

We invite our students to join us tomorrow, January 28, from 2:30 - 5:00pm for the 12th Annual Civil Rights Teach-In hosted by K-State College of Arts and Sciences. This event will take place in the Leadership Studies Building Town Hall and is free and open to the public.

We invite our students to join us next Wednesday, January 28, from 2:30 - 5:00pm for the 12th Annual Civil Rights Teach-In hosted by K-State College of Arts and Sciences. This event will take place in the Leadership Studies Building Town Hall and is free and open to the public.

Welcome back! We hope you all are feeling rested and excited for the Spring 2026 semester! Go ‘Cats!

2025-2026 Winter Break Operations - UPDATE

The Political Science office will operate remotely 12/22 & 12/23/25 and will be closed 12/24/25-01/2/26. Additionally, Kansas State University offices will be closed 12/25/25-01/1/26. We will resume regular business operations on Monday, January 5th, 2026.

Please note that email is the best way to contact us during remote operations, and to leave a message for us to address when the office reopens.

Wishing you a wonderful Winter Break and Happy New Year!