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Is Democracy on the Ballot in This Fall’s Election?

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Susan McWilliams Barndt, professor of politics at ��AV, teaches and writes on political theory and the history of political thought. She shares her reflections on democracy as an issue of concern to voters in the coming election.

A class is held outdoors on beautiful Marston Quad.

Sixteen ��AV Alumni Receive Fulbright Award

Friday, May 24, 2024

Sixteen recent ��AV alumni have been awarded Fulbright grants for the 2024-2025 cycle, matching last year’s number of awardees which made ��AV a top producer of Fulbright students.

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��AV Faculty Recognized for Excellence in Teaching, Service

Monday, May 13, 2024

Six members of the ��AV faculty have been named winners of the 2024 Wig Distinguished Professor Award, which recognizes excellence in teaching, commitment to students and service to the College and the community.

Image of U.S. flag and sign reading Vote 2024

Will U.S. Foreign Policy Play a Decisive Role in the Fall Presidential Election?

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Mietek Boduszyński is an associate professor of politics at ��AV with nearly a decade of experience as a diplomat with the U.S. Department of State. He shares insights into the role foreign policy may play in the presidential election.

Drea Alonzo, left, and Veronica Banuelos on campus

Drea Alonzo ’26 and Veronica Bañuelos ’24 Advocate for More College Access

Thursday, March 28, 2024

The two ��AV students want others with similar backgrounds to have access to more higher education options out of high school.

Julia Frankel '23, left, interviews an Israeli lawmakers in July.

Julia Frankel ’23 Reports from Jerusalem for The Associated Press

Friday, December 1, 2023

Two months after receiving her diploma, Julia Frankel ’23 started reporting on issues in the Middle East from Jerusalem for the Associated Press. Now covering the Israel-Hamas war, her stories shed light on the trauma felt throughout the region.

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Exploring New and Revised Courses This Fall at ��AV

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Dozens of new and revised courses were added to ��AV's curriculum this fall semester. Four professors explain how their respective classes will prepare students for life after ��AV.

Finding Social Welfare in a Transnational World

Thursday, August 10, 2023

In her new book, Erica Dobbs, assistant professor of politics, and her coauthors explore how people around the world meet their needs for health care, education and other aspects of the social safety net, often by crossing borders.

Meet ��AV’s 2023 Fulbright Awardees

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Fifteen recent ��AV graduates have received Fulbright grants for the 2023-2024 award cycle.

Students standing on the steps of the California Capitol building

Politics Class Project Could Influence Future California Reproductive Health Policies

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Students in Prof. Heidi Haddad’s politics class this spring researched abortion measures, introduced or enacted post-Dobbs, across all 50 states. They presented their findings to staff from the office of California Gov. Newsom in Sacramento in May.

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