Political Science

Chancellor Howell speaks at his introduction as chancellor-elect in March, 2025.

Jun 9, 2025

‘It’s Great To Be Home’

Kevin Howell returns to NC State to serve as the 15th chancellor of the university. The chancellor graduated with a political science degree in 1988.

Feb 17, 2025

NC State Alumni Discuss Evolving Strategies for Global Security

Political science alumni Gentry Smith and Michael Glasheen led a campus discussion on evolving strategies for securing diplomacy, counterterrorism, and the role of human-centered leadership in tackling global security challenges.

Nov 12, 2024

Student Highlight: Isaac Carreno

From NC State Student Body Vice President to the office of the United States Vice President, Isaac Carreno aims to make an impact and address change at the macro level.

a group of protesters is gathered in front of the U.S. Supreme court

Sep 30, 2024

‘Litigant Shopping’ For Supreme Court Cases Can Backfire

Choosing plaintiffs with specific demographic attributes can be used to shape public opinion about the U.S. Supreme Court – but it can also backfire. Elizabeth Lane, assistant professor of political science, weighs in.

photo shows the front facade of the U.S. Supreme Court building

Aug 30, 2024

Public Opinion of New Justices Affects Views on Entire Supreme Court

The extent to which U.S. adults support newly appointed justices to the Supreme Court strongly influences the extent to which they support the high court as an institution. Elizabeth Lane, assistant professor of political science, explains the research.

Apr 22, 2024

New Scholarship Endowment Honors Memory of Political Science Alumnus

A new scholarship endowment created by the family of Lope “Max” Diaz II honors the memory of the political science alumnus.

Mar 5, 2024

Catch up With a Libraries Student Scholarship Awardee: Vishal Gogusetti

The political science senior is considering career possibilities in international relations and foreign policy.

photo shows rear view of a woman sitting on a hillside and looking thoughtfully into the distance

Jan 24, 2024

Study: The More People Know About Pregnancy, the More Likely They Are to Support Access to Abortion

A new study co-authored by political science professor Steven Greene reveals that the more people know about pregnancy, the more likely they are to oppose legislation that limits women’s access to abortions – regardless of political ideology.

Sep 7, 2023