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Event Location: 0125 Derby Hall
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Event Location: 0125 Derby Hall
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Recent News
On October 8th, the Department of Political Science gathered in the Derby Hall courtyard to celebrate the recent publications of two faculty members with "book cakes".
Professor Randall…
The Department of Political Science is proud to announce a $25,000 match for any gift made to their BuckeyeFunder campaign. Thanks to the generosity of Political Science Advisory Board members,…
Political Science Department Announces Two Faculty Searches
The Department of Political Science is seeking applications for two faculty positions beginning in Fall 2027…
According to the widely regarded Shanghai Ranking of World Universities, The Ohio State University's Political Science department is now #14 in the world! This is a sharp jump upward from #22 last…
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Wendy G. Smooth Professor (by courtesy) Professor of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; Professor by Courtesy John Glenn College of Public Affairs Asociate Dean for Workplace Culture and Student Success, College of Arts and Sciences
Distinguished University Professor, Dreher Chair in Political Communication and Policy Thinking, Professor of Law