Political Science

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Jul 21, 2023

How Partisan Politics Could Help Public Health

A new study suggests partisan politics can be used to encourage the public to get vaccinated. Co-author and professor of political science Steve Greene discusses the process and findings.

Jun 7, 2023

Another Day in the White House

Andrew Bates was willing and ready to drop out of NC State so he could live the dream of anyone who has ever volunteered for a political campaign: a full-time job in the White House. Before Bates could drop out, however, he received a crucial piece of advice from White House Chief Communications Officer Dan Pfeiffer, who encouraged him to finish his political science degree.

May 2, 2023

Anthony J. Cotton, Military Commander and Alumnus, Will Address 2023 Graduates

NC State will celebrate the class of 2023 during its spring commencement ceremony at PNC Arena on Saturday, May 6 at 9 a.m. Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, the commander at United States Strategic Command at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska and an NC State political science alumnus, will deliver the commencement address.

Mar 3, 2023

“You Can Be That Voice”: Meet 3 Student Leaders

Katie Phillips shared her voice to celebrate Women's History Month. Phillips is a political science major and president pro tempore of the student senate.

Dec 13, 2022

Billy Johnson Named 2022 Distinguished Alumnus

The political science grad’s investment of time, talent and treasure reflects his commitment to his alma mater, earning him special recognition for alumni of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

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Oct 17, 2022

Beasley, Budd and the Nationalization of North Carolina Politics

What stands out about the U.S. Senate race in North Carolina? Political scientist Steve Greene has answers.

May 17, 2022

Rising Starr

Political science and communication double-major Starr Gibens is an expert at putting thought into action. The first-generation college graduate came to NC State with a list of what she wanted to accomplish, and she has done so much more.

Gen Anthony Cotton in his military uniform and standing with his arms crossed in his office

Oct 26, 2021

Commanding Respect

NC State political science alumnus Gen. Anthony Cotton recently became the first Black man to lead the U.S. Air Force’s Global Strike Command, which encompasses more than 33,000 service members as well as the branch’s arsenal of intercontinental ballistic missiles and bomber aircrafts.

woman standing at podium in White House press room

Jun 8, 2021

White House Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates Helps Shape President’s Messages to the Public

NC State political science alumnus Andrew Bates discusses navigating the world of political communication and joining President Joe Biden’s White House press staff.

women at a march carrying signs in favor of gun control

Jan 14, 2021

Motherhood Does Not Drive Support For Gun Control

NC State political scientist Steven Greene finds that parenthood doesn’t have a substantial effect on the gun control views of men or women.