Academics Politics and Public Affairs What's Happening What's Happening Get the latest news and updates related to Political Science at Denison University. Navigate Politics & Public Affairs 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 - All - Awards & Honors 2024 Awards & Honors, Recognition & Accolades, StudentsDenison wins big at Model UN ConferenceThe Denison delegation came home with six awards, bragging rights over 68 other colleges and universities.Date: December 18, 2024 2023 Awards & HonorsSeyeong Hanlim ’23: President’s Medalist"If the opportunities at Denison are what led me here, people like President Weinberg are why I decided to stay."Date: April 24, 2023 2022 Awards & HonorsHannah Gilson '22 awarded FulbrightAs a Fulbright grantee, Hannah Gilson '22 will teach English and serve as a cultural ambassador in Bulgaria.Date: May 17, 2022 2021 Awards & Honors2021 President's Medalist: Jacob Alan RainsJacob Alan Rains, political science major, was selected as a 2021 President's Medalist.Date: May 26, 2021 Awards & Honors2021 President's Medalist: Jacqueline Maricela FigueroaJacqueline Maricela Figueroa: political science and anthropology/sociology double major, was selected as a 2021 President's Medalist.Date: May 26, 2021 2020 Awards & HonorsBen Cross ’20, winner of the NCAA Postgraduate ScholarshipBen Cross has been named a fall recipient of the prestigious NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship, a $10,000 graduate program award.Date: February 27, 2020 2017 Awards & HonorsDenison Political Science Department Ranked First in OhioDenison's Department of Political Science has been ranked first in Ohio.Date: September 27, 2017 Awards & HonorsJasmine Passa '15 won three international scholarshipsJasmine Passa '15 won three international scholarships to study and teach abroad.Date: August 7, 2017
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.
Students, Newsletters Denison student connects theatre and law Kylie Reed ’27, a double major in Theatre and Politics & Public Affairs, interned at a law firm this summer. Read more
Recognition & Accolades Denison repeats top performance at Model UN conference The Denison delegation won the most awards of any school at the competition. Read more
Awards & Honors, Recognition & Accolades, Students Denison wins big at Model UN Conference The Denison delegation came home with six awards, bragging rights over 68 other colleges and universities. Read more