-
Kerstin Hamann : Women who shaped UCF
What is your current job title and responsibilities? I am currently the Chair of the Department of Political Science. My responsibilities include all aspects of leading the department, including budget, curriculum (undergraduate, MA, PhD), faculty development, and partnerships, among others. What is your history at UCF? (past job titles, responsibilities? I was hired as […]
-
Alumnus Gets Elected to Public Office
University of Central Florida alumnus Michael Clelland graduated in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in political science. Unlike most students, who spend their free time between classes at the Student Union or at the mall, Clelland spent his days saving lives at the Longwood Fire Department. He began his service right out of high school […]
-
UNA at UCF attends National Model United Nations conference in New York City
After months of preparation, twelve students from the United Nations Association at UCF club attended the National Model United Nations (NMUN-NY) conference in New York City alongside 5,000 students from universities and colleges from around the world, where they represented the Central Asian country of Turkmenistan in five committees, and the Russian Federation in the […]
-
Graduate Research Forum Winners
Several College of Sciences students won awards this week at the Tenth Annual Graduate Research Forum. The Pegasus Ballroom was packed with a record number of graduate students presenting posters. Part of UCF’s Student Research Week, the Research Forum showcases the latest research from students, including cutting-edge technology and discoveries in arts, education, health and science. Throughout […]
-
Alumna to Begin Training for U.S. Foreign Service
This story is reposted from UCF Today. Read the original here. For Stephanie Parenti, ’11, the dream of entering the U.S. Department of State’s Foreign Service is just a few months shy of reality. Parenti, who graduated from UCF with a degree in political science and a minor in Spanish, is a graduate student in […]
-
Alumnus Credits UCF for Helping Pave the Way for His Career
University of Central Florida political science alumni have shown that with hard work and determination you can achieve your goals in a variety of different career paths. Bill Peppler, ’96, is no exception. He has over 15 years of experience in the technology, financial staffing and consulting industries and was named one of Orlando’s Forty […]
-
Alumnus Advocates for UCF, District 49, as Florida House Representative
This year, the University of Central Florida is not only celebrating its 50th anniversary, but it is extremely proud to announce that nine UCF alumni have been elected into the 2013 Florida House of Representatives. Throughout the years, many things have changed at UCF, but one thing remains the same: Our alumni continue to make […]
-
Florida Official Resigns in Wake of Gambling Probe
Associate Professor Aubrey Jewett was quoted in a Wall Street Journal article earlier this week about the resignation of the Florida Lt. Governor. Aubrey Jewett teaches american politics & policy, state & local politics, and Florida politics. Below is an excerpt from the article, which you can read in full here. Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer […]
-
UCF Research to be Used in U.S. Supreme Court Case
A UCF Political Science professor’s research on racial resentment is cited in an amicus brief in the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case Shelby County v Holder. Dr. Jonathan Knuckey’s article “Racial Resentment and the Changing Partisanship of Southern Whites” was originally published in the journal Party Politics. The article found that racial resentment has increasingly […]
-
Alumnus Appointed to the Board of Directors of Jazz Archive, Inc.
Louis Smoller, ’04, graduated from UCF with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He currently works for the Bradley Legal Group, P.A. practicing civil and complex litigation, intellectual property litigation, entertainment, and new media law. Smoller has recently been appointed to the board of directors of Jazz Archive, Inc., a not for profit 501(c)(3) corporation. […]
-
Drone Attacks Test Constitution’s Precepts
This is a guest post from David Houghton, an associate professor of political science at UCF. We are occasionally reminded just how difficult it can be for Congress to keep tabs on what the executive branch does. For example, President Obama has expanded the use of unmanned drone attacks by the CIA in Pakistan, Yemen and […]
-
Event: CIA Information Session
The CIA is holding an information session at UCF. More information is below.
-
Alumnus Becomes U.S. Marine
Marine Corps Pfc. Jarl E. Gustafson, ’11, earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. For 13 weeks, Gustafson stayed committed during some of the world’s most demanding entry-level military training in order to be transformed from civilian to Marine instilled with pride, […]
-
Alumnus and Student Head to White House
Congratulations to two Political Science students, who were accepted into the White House Internship Program. Ida Eskamani graduated in Spring 2012 with a double major in Political Science and Sociology and Nick Oscheneek is a Political Science major, who is expected to graduate in Fall 2013.
-
FREE Princeton Review or Kaplan Test Prep Course
The Office of Pre-Professional Advising (OPPA) at the University of Central Florida has a total of 15 Princeton Review and Kaplan test prep course scholarships available to UCF students. Each scholarship covers the ENTIRE cost of a Kaplan or Princeton Review test preparation course.* Certificates will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement, financial […]
-
Scholarship: Florida Gubernatorial Fellowship
Governor Rick Scott invites college and university students to apply for the 2013-2014 Gubernatorial Fellows Program. Participation in the program provides Florida college and university students with firsthand, high-level experience and insight into how state government operates. Established in 2004, and endowed by Al and Dawn Hoffman in 2005, the program gives Florida college and […]
-
Senator Graham visits UCF
As part of the College of Science’s distinguished speakers series, UCF hosted former Florida Governor and state senator Bob Graham to speak to students and faculty about the international relations of the United States. In his presentation titled “Citizenship and Global and National Security in the 21st Century,” Senator Graham explained that “national security is like […]
-
Professors Attend and Present at SPSA
January 3-5 was the annual Southern Political Science Association’s annual meeting. Some of UCF’s professors presented papers at the SPSA conference. Here is a list of some of the participants and their papers. Dr. Paul Vasquez “Australia’s Conscription-based About-face: Contrasting Opposition to the First World War and the Vietnam War.” Dr. Bruce Wilson “Making ‘Parchment […]
-
‘Can We End Global Poverty?’
International development expert and author Stephen C. Smith asks a debatable question: Can we end global poverty? He posed that question Tuesday to an audience of about 150 at UCF and gave possible answers. The presentation, which was organized by the UCF Global Perspectives Office, is part of a year-long theme examining “The Changing Face […]
-
Internship with The Washington Center
A representative for The Washington Center will be here February 13th at 10:00 a.m. in conference room HPH 305G. The session will last approximately 30 minutes so please be prompt. For over 35 years, The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars has helped more than 50,000 students from around the world gain valuable experience, […]
-
Professor Named Editor for ‘Foreign Policy Analysis’
The UCF Political Science department is proud to announce that Dr. David Houghton has been invited to serve as a member of the new Editorial Board for the journal ‘Foreign Policy Analysis’ by its editor, A. Cooper Drury of the University of Missouri. Dr. Houghton regularly reviews several manuscripts a year for the journal. ‘Foreign […]
-
Graduate Research Forum abstracts due
The Tenth Annual Graduate Research Forum, a part of Student Research Week, is open for submissions! The College of Graduate Studies and the Graduate Student Association invite UCF graduate students to submit your proposals now. Scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, 2013 in the Student Union, the Graduate Research Forum is an excellent opportunity for you to […]
-
Blood and Soil: Land, Politics and Conflict Prevention
The UCF Global Perspectives office is hosting a presentation by John Prendergast on January 29, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Prendergast is an African international affairs expert, author and humanitarian. His presentation is entitled, “Blood and Soil: Land, Politics and Conflict Prevention.” Prendergast is a human rights activist and best-selling author who has worked for peace […]
-
Unthinkable and Tragic: The psychology of weapons taboos
Assistant Professor Tom Dolan’s article, “Unthinkable and Tragic: The Psychology of Weapons Taboos” has been published in a highly-ranked journal in the field of international relations, International Organization. In the article, Dr. Dolan examines arguments that psychological resistance to using morally problematic weapons like nuclear bombs or poison gas prevents leaders from using them. He […]
-
Founders’ Day Honors Convocation 2013
The annual Founders’ Day Honors Convocation will be held beginning at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in the Pegasus Ballroom at the Student Union. We will recognize faculty members who have demonstrated excellence in teaching, advising, research, professional service, and librarianship. We will also recognize those members of our faculty who have completed […]
-
Global Perspectives sponsors semester of events
Several prominent figures, such as Nobel Peace Prize winner Jody Williams and African human rights activist John Prendergast, will speak at UCF this semester. The presentations are hosted by the UCF Global Perspectives Office, which strives to broaden awareness and understanding on campus and in the community about global issues. Each event connects to the […]
-
Senator Graham visits UCF
Senator Bob Graham will be speaking to UCF students, staff, faculty and guests on February 14, 2013 as part of the Distinguished Speakers Series, which is hosted by the College of Sciences and the UCF Political Science Department. The event, “Citizenship and Global and National Security in the 21st Century”, will start at 3 p.m. and is free and open […]
-
If we are a ‘civilized’ society, we must find a way to stop violence
This is a guest post from David Houghton, who is an associate professor of political science at UCF. Other nations genuinely look to America as an example, a shining “city upon a hill,” as Massachusetts Bay colony’s first Gov. John Winthrop famously put it. But they cannot understand what they often call America’s “love affair” […]
-
Students head to National Model United Nations Conference
On November 15th, a group of students from the United Nations Association at UCF traveled to Atlanta, Georgia to compete in the Southern Regional Model United Nations Conference. During their four days at SRMUN, these students displayed their knowledge about international politics in various mock UN committees. They brought their ideas to the table in […]
-
Realists, nationalists and globalists and the nature of contemporary rising powers
Political Science Assistant Professor Dr. Nikola Mirilovic recently had a co-authored chapter published. The chapter was entitled “Realists, Nationalists and Globalists and the Nature of Contemporary Rising Powers” and was co-authored with with Deepa Ollapally of the George Washington University. It was published last month in “Worldviews of Aspiring Powers: Domestic Foreign Policy Debates in China, […]