University of Delaware Political Science and International Relations

A little graduation recap to look back on the incredible Class of 2026. We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and everything you’ve achieved. The future is bright, and we can’t wait to see where your journey takes you next! 🌟 Congratulations again!

Stay on track this summer ☀️
Summer Session begins June 8 & July 13 — explore our courses here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hG5Vps2pJmp2B7O8M-8eImAX7nLJP_Sv/view?usp=drivesdk

Student Spotlight: Robin Archangelo is a first-year Honors student double majoring in international relations and history with a minor in philosophy💙💛

On campus, Robin is involved with Kappa Alpha Pi, a pre-law and government fraternity, and currently serves as a Campus Civic Engagement Intern for TogetherinWitness, a micro-press dedicated to encouraging conversations surrounding civics and socio-political issues through literature.

One of the most impactful experiences in Robin’s recent work was helping coordinate a discussion event featuring author Pelumi Olatinpo and his work, Manifest Destiny. In collaboration with Kappa Alpha Pi and TogetherinWitness, the event explored themes of self-identity, American history, and modern conflict.

Robin discovered the internship opportunity through Handshake and was drawn to TogetherinWitness’s mission of fostering meaningful dialogue about political and social issues. Similarly, Kappa Alpha Pi stood out as an opportunity to connect with other students interested in politics, law, and public service.

A standout course for Robin has been POSC 240: Global Politics with Professor Ellerby. Through hands-on simulations, the Honors course explored how nations interact and cooperate on a global scale. “The class really showed me the nuance behind global politics and helped me understand current events in a broader context,” Robin shared.

This summer, Robin will continue expanding those global perspectives while studying abroad in Dublin, Ireland, focusing on Ireland’s political culture and modern history through HIST 373 and POSC 309. Robin will also serve as an Edge Mentor for UD’s high school summer program and begin training as a Munson Fellow, mentoring incoming Honors students during the 2026–2027 academic year.

Stay tuned this summer as Robin takes us along their journey studying abroad in Dublin! ☘️✈️

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Benjamin Garcia-Holgado of the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Delaware studies democracy, political stability, and democratic erosion. His work recently earned the 2025 Edward S. Corwin Award from the American Political Science Association for his doctoral thesis in public law.

In our latest interview, Dr. Garcia-Holgado discusses his current research projects, the experiences that shaped his academic interests, and advice for future researchers.

To learn more about his work and research journey here: https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/cas/news-events/news/2026/may/faculty-spotlight-benjamin-garcia-holgado/

Yesterday’s Undergraduate Awards Ceremony brought our community together to recognize the incredible work of our students, faculty, and alumni 🌟💙

Congratulations to all of our award recipients. We’re proud of all that you’ve accomplished and grateful for the impact you make. Thank you to everyone who helped make the event possible.

To view all photos, visit our Facebook album.

Members of the UD Political Science and International Relations Advisory Board met with us in Newark on Monday for a full day of departmental updates, activity planning, and forward-looking discussions. We are grateful for the continued engagement of our alumni and friends. Their contributions play a key role in supporting our students and advancing our educational mission 🎓