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...
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First Day of Classes
Sep 8, 8:00am: Union University
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Blog
The VP Choice
Sean Evans, Chair and Associate Professor of Political Science
Jun 24, 2008
Now that Barack Obama has clinched the Democratic nomination, the media is beginning to focus on Obama and John McCain’s choice of running mates. This decision is the candidate’s first “presidential” decision and says much about the character, vision, and focus of their potential presidency. That is why presidential candidates today use their vice president choice to send a message, prepare fo...read more
The Bush Electoral Legacy
Sean Evans, Chair and Associate Professor of Political Science
May 16, 2008
George Bush came into office with the hope of making the Republican Party the party of government for a generation. However, Bush will leave office with the Republican Party in its worst shape since Watergate and possibly since the Great Depression.
In the short term, Bush has damaged the public’s perception of the Republican Party. Whether it is due to incompetence in Iraq, a struggling ...read more
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News
Political Science Graduates Seven
May 17, 2008
The Department of Political Science graduated seven students this past Saturday. We wish these students the best as they begin this next phase of their life. Our graduates are:
Marielle Dirkx of Madison, Mississippi graduated with two degrees, one in Political Science and the other in Economics. She also won the Academic Excellence Award in both majors. She will start the University of Mississippi Law School this fall.
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Political Science Honors Society Comes to Union
May 7, 2008
On Friday, May 2, the political science department hosted the inaugural meeting of the Union University chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha took place. Pi Sigma Alpha is the only National Political Science honors society and honors students who have demonstrated excellence in their study of politics. Seven students and three faculty members were initiated:
Marielle Dirkx
Chelsea Freemon
Rachel Hoyt
Mary Beth Johnson
Alex Scarbrough
Paul Scott
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