UofL Political Science

Help @UofLDOPS students go to Washington, D.C. Join us for a politically themed trivia fundraiser on Feb. 26 at Gravely Brewing Co. Register 🔗 uoflalumni.org/ford-hall-goes…

Applications are NOW OPEN for the 2026 Frankfort Internship Program! The internship counts for 3 credit hours in Political Science and all interns will receive at least a $250 stipend to help offset related expenses. Apply today: bit.ly/POLSFrankfort2…

Thank you to former Rep. @JohnYarmuth for serving as Co-Professor with Dr. Jasmine Farrier for this spring’s POLS 317: American Congress. He provided our students with an inside perspective on Congress and a unique experience unlike any other in the country. See you next spring!

🎉✨In 2025, we’ll celebrate 150 years of Ford Hall, the heart of our Political Science department! 🎓💙 We’re just starting to plan this celebration, and we want our alumni involved! Join us for a meeting and happy hour on Oct. 29th at 6 PM at Gravely! 🍻 bit.ly/FordHall150

There's only ONE hour left to #RaiseSomeL and we need your help! This is the last chance to contribute to our Annual Day of Giving, but we know we can count on you to help finish strong! ❤️🖤 Make your contribution: bit.ly/RSL2024

Our alumni network is crucial to help provide our students great opportunities. We are lucky to have an outstanding group of supportive alumni including @KYSecState Michael Adams '98. Join us in helping develop our next generation of leaders. #RaiseSomeL bit.ly/RSL2024

Calling all political science alumni! 📣There's still 12 hours left to #RaiseSomeL and we need your help turning the entire map Cardinal red! Comment below which state you'll be turning Cardinal red and the head to bit.ly/RSL2024 to pledge your support now!

Last semester our Frankfort Interns met with Lieutenant Governor and POLS alumna, Jacqueline Coleman '08. Our alumni network and Frankfort Program make these opportunities possible. Help support our students to become the next generation of leaders. bit.ly/RSL2024

Good morning, Card Nation! Are you ready for another day of #RaiseSomeL? Your generosity can change the lives of our Ford Hall family! Follow the link below to pledge your gift and make a difference. 🔗: bit.ly/RSL2024

Tom Kurtz is a 2024 Ford Hall Goes to Washington recipient. Below, Kurtz describes his experience both interning and living in Washington, DC. Your gift today will directly impact our next group of Ford Hall Goes To Washington students in Summer 2025. bit.ly/RSL2024

In 2022 Hannah Snyder '23 packed up and headed to Washington, DC as part of the FHGTW. She credits her experience in this internship as what led her to her current career. Your contribution today will directly impact our 2025 FHGTW cohort! #RaiseSomeL bit.ly/RSL2024

It's time to #RaiseSomeL! For the next 1,798 minutes Cardinals everywhere are coming together to celebrate UofL and contribute to its advancement. We're using the next 30 hours to celebrate and raise money for our experiential learning opportunities. bit.ly/RSL2024

Save the date! Join us on Thursday, October 24 for The Representation Trap: How and Why Muslims Struggle to Maintain Their Power in India with Harvard University Professor, Feyaad Allie. 📍: Ford Hall 407 ⏰ : 12:30 p.m. 🔗: bit.ly/Feyaad

You are invited to join us this Thursday, Oct. 17 for our Foreign Policy and the 2024 Election event! 📅: Thursday, October 17 ⏰: 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 📍: Ford Hall 305 Register now: bit.ly/24Panel

Join us Tuesday, October 8, for Religion and the 2024 Election: Rallying the Party Faithful with Paul Weber Endowed Chair in Religion, Science & Politics, Dr. David Buckley, and Indiana University Prof, @ndrewwhitehead! 🔗: bit.ly/Whitehead24

Happy Fall Break, Cardinals! 🍂 There will be no classes from September 30 - October 1. We look forward to seeing you back on campus Wednesday, October 2!

Last week, our Introduction to American Government and Politics and American Political Parties and Elections classes got the opportunity to hear from UofL Alumnus, @KYSecState Michael Adams '98! We are so thankful that you took the time to meet with our students!

Check out POLS Professor, Dr. David Buckley's newly released book, Blessing America First (@ColumbiaUP), on display at #APSA2024. Follow the link below to grab your copy! 🔗: bit.ly/BlessingAmeric…

Interested in learning more about what Political Science has to offer? The Department of Political Science is happy to present: Intros + Insights: Your Guide to Being a Political Science Major! 📍: Ford Hall 407 📆: Thursday, September 5 ⏰: 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

Join us for our Back to Class Bash on Thursday, August 29! Meet our professors and fellow Political Science students as we celebrate the start of the semester with ice cream, yard games, prizes, and more!