Political Science

Mar 2, 2012

As NY Giants Assistant Coach, CHASS Alum Helps Win Super Bowl

CHASS alum David Merritt (Poli Sci '94), was a linebacker at NC State. As an assistant coach for the New York Giants, he played a critical role in helping his team win in the last few minutes of the Super Bowl. Merritt recently took time to chat with an NC State writer about the Super Bowl and his career in coaching.

Feb 28, 2012

Speaking Out for Women — at the United Nations

Becca Bishopric ‘11 and senior Anuja Acharya (Political Science and English) were fellows during the past year with WomenNC.org. They each spent time researching a topic dealing with rural women in North Carolina and wrote a paper on those findings. This week, they're in New York presenting their research on women's issues to the United Nations. The pair will represent WomenNC.org, a nonprofit organization that formed out of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. They will spend a few days attending U.N. workshops and seminars covering issues affecting rural women around the world. On Thursday, they will present their findings. Acharya is a CHASS Dean's Scholarship recipient.

Feb 8, 2012

Graduating Prepared to Succeed

Morgan Donnelly (Communication and Political Science '10) says the willingness of NC State professors to mentor students helps strengthen character traits that job recruiters find attractive. Her experience confirms a 2010 Wall Street Journal survey that rated NC State among the top spots for job recruiters looking to hire the best trained and prepared graduates entering the job market.

Nov 7, 2011

Scholarship Gives Poli-Sci Major Political Insights from the Halls of Congress

An alumna's philanthropy enabled Hayden Bauguess to intern in the halls of Congress. Sandra Latta (Political Science ’84) put this student's dream within reach.

Sep 1, 2011

CHASS Student of the Month – September 2011

Kristen Proctor, September 2011 CHASS Student of the Month.

Jun 9, 2011

Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty: Clifford Griffin

Clifford Griffin, associate professor of political science in the School of Public and International Affairs, is an expert on Haitian and Caribbean politics and development.

Apr 27, 2011

Meet CHASS Distinguished Alumna and ExxonMobil Exec Susan Carter

It was a night course about the Soviet Union that convinced Susan Carter to apply to NC State and major in political science. Just back from the Coast Guard Academy, she was trying to figure out her future.  She decided it lay at NC State. “It was the best decision I ever made,” said Carter,…

Dec 30, 2010

CHASS Student of the Month – December 2010

Erin Sexton, December 2010 CHASS Student of the Month.

Oct 1, 2010

CHASS Student of the Month – October 2010

Anuja Acharya, October 2010 CHASS Student of the Month

Aug 31, 2010

Humanities and Social Sciences Alumni: Anita Watkins

Anita Watkins (Political Science and Spanish, ’94) always envisioned herself at law school after graduating. An internship helped her realize she had a special interest in public policy. Watkins, who now serves as the Vice President for Government Affairs for the University of North Carolina system, credits study within the humanities as a unique and essential part of education.