Political Science

National champs, book awards, handsome fellowships and more

Maccolades is a monthly round-up of the most recent accolades and accomplishments earned by members of the Macalester community. Below are highlights from January and February 2025.

February 28 2025

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Lecture Notes: US Constitutional Law and Thought

In Professor Patrick Schmidt’s course, students learn how American government is organized and operates.

November 18 2024

How a recent Mac alum published original research as an undergraduate

Emma Curchin '22 was the lead author on an award-winning research paper on teachers' unions' responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and racism after a two-year collaboration with Professor Lesley Lavery.

August 17 2023

Citizen Scholars

Chuck Green fellows put their ideas into action at community-based organizations across the Twin Cities. 

August 31 2021

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Freedom From Certainty

What does it take to acknowledge the validity of other perspectives—or even admit that you might be wrong?

April 23 2021

Sound Arguments

A political science course teaches students how to argue with skill, passion—and kindness. 

January 29 2021

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Democracy in Action

In last fall’s election season, a new class immersed students in the democratic process.

January 25 2021

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What Makes Some Advocacy Groups More Attractive Than Others?

After years of researching protest movements in Africa, assistant professor of political science Lisa Mueller had some hypotheses that she wanted to test here in the United States.

January 22 2021

Career Insights

Four Mac students talk about the fun and the value of gaining real-world experience through internships.

December 12 2016

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