Academics Politics and Public Affairs Faculty & Staff Faculty & Staff Faculty and Staff contact information for the Politics and Public Affairs Department. Navigate Politics & Public Affairs Menu About About An overview and description of the Politics and Public Affairs department at Denison University. PPA Concentrations Degree Requirements Courses Grand Strategy Program Alumni & Careers Faculty & Staff Faculty Anthony Ives Assistant Professor ivesa@denison.edu 740-587-5523 Andrew McWard Assistant Professor mcwarda@denison.edu Malliga Och Associate Professor ochm@denison.edu 740-587-8044 Yunus Emre Orhan Assistant Professor orhany@denison.edu 740-587-5338 Heather N. Pool Associate Professor Chair of Politics & Public Affairs poolh@denison.edu 740-587-6648 Scott Smitson Professor of Practice of Grand Strategy smitsons@denison.edu Taylor Trummel Assistant Professor trummelt@denison.edu
Learning grand strategy from a master In a course taught by military strategist Scott Smitson, students explore theory, policy, partnerships, and other tools to solve wicked problems.
Five tips to get the most out of your college experience Three semesters in, Caroline Cavalier ’26 has added a major, traveled twice for academics, and tested a career path through an internship.
