Political Science

The Department seeks to develop leaders who will improve their communities, nations, and the world. Whether you desire to make an impact domestically or globally in government/politics, business, education, the law, or non-profit work, political science at Union University can help you achieve your goals... read more

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                On February 19, 2009, Rick Santelli’s tirade against the stimulus and bailouts of irresponsible individuals and corporations sparked the tea party movement. And like the original Boston Tea Party, its goal is to start a revolution. This time though, the f...read more

The Future is the "Biggest Loser"
Sean Evans, Chair and Associate Professor of Political Science
Feb 8, 2010

If you want to lose weight, there is a program for you. You can exercise, follow the Atkins, Zone, or South Beach diet, take appetite suppressant drugs, have your stomach stapled, join a weight loss program like Weight Watchers or Jenny Craig. Or you can be like the contestants on The Biggest Loser and hire a ...read more

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On Monday, March 1st, the Center for Politics & Religion and Life 139 hosted pro-life speaker, author, and trainer Scott Klusendorf before a group of students and faculty at Union University's Grant Center. Klusendorf, president and founder of the Life Training Institute, spoke of his experiences debating the pro-life issue. Having debated pro-choice proponents like former ACLU president Nadine Strossen, Klusendorf shared several arguments and st...read more

Union University junior guard Kayla Hudson, a political science major, passed the 1,000 career point mark in the Lady Bulldog win at Bethel (Tenn.) University on Thursday.

Hudson, a native of Gleason, Tenn., sank a three pointer to open the game for her 1,000th point. She finished the game with 18 points.

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