Stories Tagged ‘Political Science’ 
State Politicos to Battle Between, Within Party Lines
While the federal government will work together, at least in early 2007, Alabama politics won't be as friendly.
U.S. to Reduce Troops in Iraq, Iran Status to Improve
Strategies and options for the United States' involvement in Iraq abound from many sources, but the reduction in the number of troops will be the option that is implemented in 2007, in part with the "help" of Iran, says Dr. Doug Gibler, assistant professor of political science at The University of Alabama.
Well Known Presidential Hopefuls to Drop from Race, Blogs to Influence Election
Two of the best known presidential candidate hopefuls will drop out during the coming year, and the use of blogs will help influence the choice of the Democratic Party candidate, predicts Dr. David Lanoue, chair of The University of Alabama's political science department.
UA SGA Hosts Political Candidates for Capstone Political Awareness Day
The University of Alabama Student Government Association is hosting Capstone Political Awareness Day Monday, Oct. 2 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Ferguson Center Plaza on campus.
National Security Exchange Fellowship Awarded to UA Student
University of Alabama student Ava Giana Leone of Ashville has been awarded a National Security Exchange Program Boren Graduate Fellowship.
UA Student to Work for United Nations
University of Alabama doctoral student, Jane Munga, has been awarded a summer internship with the United Nations to be based in Sanaa, Yemen.
UA Sources for 2006 Elections
These University of Alabama sources are available for commentary now and through the November elections.
State’s Future Leaders Attend UA Youth Summit
More than 200 top high school students from around the state are attending the annual Alabama Youth Summit Dec. 1-2 at The University of Alabama to discuss political issues of the day.
UA Student Holds Top Job in College Democrats of America
University of Alabama senior Anna Ruth Williams was elected national programs director for College Democrats of America at a convention held this summer by the organization in Washington, D.C.
MLK Distinguished Lecture Series Welcomes Christian Davenport to UA and Stillman College
The Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Lecture Series will host Dr. Christian Davenport, associate professor of political science at the University of Maryland-College Park, for events at The University of Alabama and Stillman College on Oct. 28.
Senior Statesmen Bob Dole, George McGovern to Debate on UA Campus Tuesday, Oct. 19
George McGovern and Bob Dole -- two men very familiar with presidential debates -- will share their political views with The University of Alabama community when they discuss current politics in a debate Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 8 p.m. in the Bryant Conference Center.
Latin American Symposium Oct. 13 at UA
Leading Latin America experts will participate in an upcoming symposium focusing on that regions’ political challenges during an Oct. 13 event to be held on The University of Alabama campus.
Debates to be Crucial Given Closeness of Race, Says UA Presidential Debate Expert
An uninspiring speaker debating a man known for verbal fumbles may not sound like riveting television, but a University of Alabama professor who authored a book on the history and influence of presidential debates says the upcoming contests could have an uncommon impact on the election's outcome.