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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 5d

Dr. Audrey Reeves, Assistant Professor in Political Science, and Hannah Gignoux, PSCI MA Graduate and ASPECT PhD Candidate, recently published an article entitled "Curating conflict-related sexual violence: gender, politics and memory at war museums" in the Journal of Gender Studies.📚

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 6d

Dr. Fabian Wendt, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science, recently published an article in the European Journal of Political Theory entitled "Property Rights in the Face of Historic Injustice". 📚

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 13d

Dr. Karin Kitchens, Associate Professor of Political Science, recently published an article entitled "Perceived Partisan Preemption: When and Where States Override Local School Boards" in State and Local Government Review. 📚

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 14d

Join us on October 10th at 2pm for the latest installment of the Conversations in International Studies series!

Dr. Elif Kalaycioglu's talk explores the construction of humanity's cultural history and what this produces in the world.

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 15d

If you are struggling to understand current events, and want to expand your knowledge on politics and government, the Department of Political Science can help! 🏛️

According to College Factual, our BA is ranked as a top 50 program in the United States!🎓

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 20d

🎓Did you know? In 2024, combined Political Science and International Studies students achieved an impressive 90% law school acceptance rate—well above the national average of 69.4%! 📈

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 21d

Dr. François Debrix, professor in the Department of Political Science, recently published Biyopolitikanin Ötesi: Dünya Siyasetinde Teori, Siddet ve Dehset (co-authored with Alexander Barder; translated by Sarap Gunes) (FOL: Ankara, 2025). 📚

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 26d

Dr. Besnik Pula is a recipient of a 2025-26 US Scholar fellowship from the Austrian-American Educational Commission (Fulbright Austria). 🇦🇹
He will be spending the Spring 2026 semester as a Visiting Professor of Social Science at the University of Vienna!

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 27d

If you are looking to expand your knowledge and career opportunities in Political Science, our Master's program is consistently ranked among the nation's best!🏛️

According to College Factual, our Master's program is ranked second in the SouthEast region of the United States!🎓

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · Sep 8

It is hard to believe we are almost three weeks into the semester!⏰

We are so excited to have all the Political Science Hokies back in class, and we are just as excited to have our 2nd Year MA students back!🦃📚🎓

Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · Aug 25

Happy first day of classes to both our new and returning Political Science Hokies!🎉🦃

The Fall would not be the same without you! We can't wait to see all the amazing things you will accomplish!🧡

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · Aug 21

Welcome back Hokies! 🦃

If you still need a Fall course to complete your schedule, consider taking Dr. Deborah Milly's PSCI/IS 3574: Govt & Politics of Japan!

PSCI CRN: 91367
IS CRN: 91368

Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · Aug 19

🍂Fall Add/Drop is still open!🍂

Looking for a class to fill out your schedule? 📚

Consider taking PSCI/IS 3594: Topics- Middle East Politics & International Relations taught by Dr. Lilian Frost!

PSCI CRN: 91357
IS CRN: 91358

Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · Jun 18

🎓It is hard to believe graduation was a month ago!🎓

Join us again in congratulating all of our 2025 PSCI graduates!🎉

We can't wait to see all the great things you will do!🧡

Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · Jun 2

We would like to congratulate the recipients our 2025-26 Political Science Scholarship Awards! 🎉 Kate Keesee!📚 and Ella Wilbourn! 📚

Stay tuned this week for more information about each student, their interests, and their scholarship!⭐️🧡

Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · May 22

Several of our students presented their semester-long Diplomacy Lab project for the U.S. Department of State. 🇺🇸
They identified foreign academic research partnerships that may threaten U.S. national security. 🔒
Please join us in congratulating our student researchers for all of their work!

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · May 21

Congratulations again to all of our wonderful Political Science Graduates!🎓

We can't wait to see all the great things you do!⭐️🧡

Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · May 16

🎉 Senior Spotlight! 🎉

Lindsay Lindquist is a graduating Senior in Political Science, with a concentration in National Security Studies! 📚🎓

🎆Join us in congratulating Lindsay on all of her achievements, and wishing her the best of luck in her future endeavors! 🎆

Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · May 5

☀️The last of our Summer classes☀️

Take Comp Gov and Politics with Dr. Gill asynchronously over the Summer II session. 📚

CRNs: PSCI 63621, IS 62454

Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · May 1

☀️Make your Summer brighter with a PSCI Course! ☀️

PSCI/IS/GEOG 2054 Intro to World Politics is an asynchronous course taught over the Summer I session by Hannah Gignoux! 📚

Learn more about the prevalent methods and theories in the study of world politics!🌎📚

CRNs: PSCI 63624, IS 62456, GEOG 62168

Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · Apr 30

☀️Summer classes are right around the corner!☀️

Learn the central themes involved in the practice of normative political theory!📚

The course is taught by Chris Smith asynchronously during the Summer I session.

CRN: 63622

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · Apr 29

Add/Drop is now open until May 30th! ⏰

Still looking for a class to fill out your schedule for Fall 2025?📚

You can now add classes to your schedule! 📋

Meet with an advisor to make sure you are taking the classes you need now! 📅

Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · Apr 28

📸 Faculty Highlight! 📸

Meet Dr. Farida Jalalzai, Professor of Political Science! 📚

As well as teaching in the Department of Political Science, Dr. Jalalzai also serves as Associate Dean for Global Initiatives and Engagement in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences! 🏫
Swipe to learn more!

Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · Apr 24

Still looking for a summer course?😎

You can feel secure in this choice!🔐

Consider taking PSCI/IS 3125 Intelligence and National Security taught by Robert Hodges, during over Summer II session!📚🛰️

CRN: PSCI 63629, IS 62460

Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · Apr 22

☀️Summer is here!☀️
This is not a simulation!😎

Still looking for a course to fulfill any major requirements?

Consider taking PSCI 3016 with Luther McPherson! 📚

CRNs: 63627, 63541, 63616