UA Department of Political Science

Tuscaloosa Takes on the World:

Professors Daniel Levine and Waleed Hazbun present monthly discussions on global issues. The next one is 5:30-7:00 pm on Tuesday, Oct. 5 at Monarch Espresso Bar, and will discuss America’s Global Role after Afghanistan. Alabama Public Radio host Pat Duggins will moderate.

Join us for a Women’s Equity Day Event hosted by Mallory Hagan and Lillian Brand, featuring a virtual keynote by Congresswoman Nikema Williams! This event will take place on Friday, August 27 from 12-1:30 p.m. in ten Hoor 30. Lunch will be provided and no RSVP is required for those attending in person.



A virtual attendance option is available for those concerned about the spread of COVID 19 or those with other accessibility needs. Please call 205-348-5040 to be added to the list of virtual attendees.

Our own Dr. Nicholas Davis:

The newest "Q&A with A&S" features Dr. Nicholas Davis, an assistant professor in the UA Department of Political Science!

Watch the video here: https://vimeo.com/514729398

Political Science major Barbara Yerkes traces the history of clean elections in the United States.

Clean Elections in the United States | V-Dem Today’s inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States marks the culmination of a tense election, wrought with accusations of voter fraud and irregularities. These claims, although entirely unfounded, bring attention to questions about how experts objectively assess cleanline...

We are sad to report the passing of Professor Emeritus Bill Stewart. Bill was a great colleague and the go-to source for state, national, and international journalists looking for context about Alabama politics.

Bill Stewart, wellspring of Alabama political knowledge, dies after illness William H. "Bill" Stewart, University of Alabama professor emeritus of political science and renowned political historian, dies after lengthy illness.

UA Political Science Professor Richard Fording to present at “What Would John Lewis Do? VOTE!”

UA Political Science Professor Richard Fording to present at “What Would John Lewis Do? VOTE!” UA Political Science Professor Richard Fording to present at “What Would John Lewis Do? VOTE!” Sponsored by the UA Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, this teach-in will cover: Evolution o…

The American Political Science Association’s statement on systemic racism:

Dear Political Science Majors,

I hope you are doing well amid the uncertainty of the pandemic.

The Department of Political Science has recently added some courses to our fall 2020 schedule. Please see the attached list of courses that still have space available.

Congratulations to Tiara Pennington, Miss Alabama 2019! Political Science Majors do great things!
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Congratulations Dr. Matthew Reid Krell, our newest UA Political Science PHD!

Congratulations to Dr. Mike Nicholson, our newest PHD! And congratulations to his Dissertation supervisor Dr. Richard Fording.