Department of History and Political Science at PLNU

Department of History and Political Science at PLNU Welcome to the Department of History and Political Science at Point Loma Nazarene University!

special delivery ✉️.. our family dinner is happening TOMORROW from 5-7pm! come hang out with your HPS friends and facult...
09/22/2026

special delivery ✉️.. our family dinner is happening TOMORROW from 5-7pm! come hang out with your HPS friends and faculty while we enjoy some fun games and good food. 🥘
⭐️ event will be taking place on the grassy area down the stairs and behind the c**t main entrance :-)

It’s that time of the semester again! 🗣️ Come to department chapel TOMORROW in C**t Forum to get to know your professors...
09/17/2026

It’s that time of the semester again! 🗣️ Come to department chapel TOMORROW in C**t Forum to get to know your professors and HPS peers! ⭐️ Remember to bring your mobile device to scan in and out for chapel credit.

HPS, join us at this event on campus next Thursday night! As part of the university’s “Illuminate” speaker series, we ar...
09/11/2026

HPS, join us at this event on campus next Thursday night! As part of the university’s “Illuminate” speaker series, we are excited to host a panel discussion with the filmmaker of a recent documentary on women in the workforce, “Still Working 9to5.” The documentary uses lots of clips and stories from the original “9 to 5” film — starring Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda — to explore issues facing women in the workplace, from 1980 to the present. We have the filmmaker, local women leaders, and PLNU alumnae joining us in a conversation led by our own Dean Lindsey Lupo!
Appetizers from 6-6:30, then film & discussion at 6:45 in Crill.

Welcome back to your academic home, History & Political Science students. There’s nothing like seeing your faces on the ...
08/31/2026

Welcome back to your academic home, History & Political Science students. There’s nothing like seeing your faces on the first day of class!

HPS being HPS even while abroad...we learn, we laugh, we grieve, we think, we study, we sit in the discomfort, and we gr...
06/05/2026

HPS being HPS even while abroad...we learn, we laugh, we grieve, we think, we study, we sit in the discomfort, and we grow together. Here's a snapshot of our Czech Republic story so far!

Class of 2026: thank you from your classmates and faculty. You are ready for your next steps forward. When you look bac...
05/09/2026

Class of 2026: thank you from your classmates and faculty. You are ready for your next steps forward. When you look back, you’ll see us cheering you on!

Congratulations to our 2026 Pi Sigma Alpha Seniors and inductees! Our chapter of the national Political Science honor s...
05/09/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Pi Sigma Alpha Seniors and inductees! Our chapter of the national Political Science honor society celebrates your hard work and dedication to our discipline.

✨HPS Senior Spotlight✨ Frida Espinosa Salas (Political Science Major/Criminal Justice Minor)Favorite HPS Memory: My favo...
05/07/2026

✨HPS Senior Spotlight✨ Frida Espinosa Salas (Political Science Major/Criminal Justice Minor)

Favorite HPS Memory:
My favorite HPS memory is going on the Prague trip with Dr. Lupo in 2023. I really enjoyed the experience of learning in the classroom and then visiting the actual sites. I also loved Dr. Nantkes’s Politics of Immigration class, where we reimagined our immigration system for the final project. I remember worrying that my ideas were “unrealistic,” but Dr. Nantkes encouraged me to move forward with them anyway. This class taught me that creativity and optimism are essential for challenging systems of power, and I will be taking this with me wherever I go! :)

What I am looking forward to in the future:
I’m looking forward to combining my interests and getting involved with local organizations that align with the changes I want to see. I’m also excited to finally read the many books I haven’t had time to read. Additionally, I look forward to traveling to visit my friends from other countries. Overall, I am excited about the possibilities the future holds and being comfortable with the uncertainty of what comes next.

✨HPS Senior Spotlight✨ Colin Sekerka (Political Science/Economics)Favorite HPS Memory: Presenting on CA AB1239 (2025), “...
05/06/2026

✨HPS Senior Spotlight✨ Colin Sekerka (Political Science/Economics)

Favorite HPS Memory:
Presenting on CA AB1239 (2025), “Human Trafficking Data Collection” in Dr. Nantkes’ Issues in Public Policy course.

What I am looking forward to in the future:
Attending law school and closing the legal loopholes human traffickers exploit.

Anything else?
“Evil triumphs when good people do nothing.” - Edmond Burke

✨HPS Senior Spotlight✨ Laurel Davidson (History)Favorite HPS Memory: Working with Dr. McCoy and my committee researching...
05/02/2026

✨HPS Senior Spotlight✨ Laurel Davidson (History)

Favorite HPS Memory:
Working with Dr. McCoy and my committee researching Women’s Voluntary Organizations in Progressive Era San Diego, and having the opportunity to present at the Honors Scholars Conference.

What I am looking forward to in the future:
Continuing my research in local history, starting my internship with the Coronado Historical Association this summer, and sharing my love of history with “the real world.”

Anything else?
Being part of the HPS department has been so rewarding. I am so grateful for everything I have learned, and for all the encouragement and support from HPS faculty and classmates!

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