Murray State Political Science Professor Publishes New Work with Oxford University Press

Dr. Marc Polizzi, Associate Professor of Political Science at Murray State University, along with two co-authors, Dr. Moisés Arce, the Scott and Marjorie Cowen Chair in Latin American Social Sciences and Professor in the Department of Political Science at Tulane University, and Dr. Michael S. Hendricks, Assistant Professor in the Department of Politics and Government …

Political Science Major Presents Research in Greece

Never in her wildest dreams did Briona Young, a junior from Louisville, Kentucky, imagine that she would spend part of her summer in Athens, Greece, exploring the Acropolis, learning about Greek culture on walking tours, and enjoying breathtaking views. But that’s exactly where she found herself in July, courtesy of a research project for her …

Murray State Model United Nations Competes at Midwest Conference

Murray State’s Model United Nations team competed at the Midwest Model UN Conference in St. Louis on February 23-26. Model United Nations (MUN) is a simulation of the United Nations where students play the role of delegates from various countries. In the simulation, student delegates attempt to find solutions to the world’s most pressing problems, …

Murray State Mock Trial Team Competes at Regional Tournament

The Murray State Mock Trial team competed virtually at the American Mock Trial Association Regional tournament February 26 and 27. Junior Pre-Professional Legal Studies major Travis Conner of Mayfield, KY, earned an Outstanding Attorney Award and the team as a whole received the Spirit of American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) Award. The Spirit of AMTA …

Alumni Spotlight: Cole Manion

Recently, Department of Political Science and Sociology alumnus Cole Manion was elected to the prestigious position of Notes Editor at UK College of Law. Cole was a fall 2019 recipient of Murray State's Outstanding Senior Award. Dr. Ihsan Alkhatib, Associate Professor of Political Science, reached out to Cole with a few questions about his law …

Featured Graduate Student: Natalie Flores-Esquivel

Natalie Flores-Esquivel (she/they) Q&A Tell us a little bit about yourself. I am 28 years old and I moved to Kentucky from Texas about three years ago. I moved to Kentucky for a job as a Transportation Planner with the Bluegrass Area Development District. In addition to being a Transportation Planner, I am now also …

Faculty Publish Article Based on Work Completed in CHFA Teaching Circle

The CHFA dean's office is pleased to sponsor Teaching, Research, and Staff Circles again this academic year. Details and applications can be found on the CHFA Dashboard. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, October 1, 2021. Drs. Danielle Nielsen (English & Philosophy), Diane Nititham (Sociology), and Marc Polizzi (Political Science), recently published "Interdisciplinary Team Teaching: Reflections …

Department of Political Science and Sociology Hosts Constitution Day 2021

The Department of Political Science and Sociology at Murray State University will host its annual Constitution Day celebration on Friday, September 17, 2021, with a number of lectures, debates, and games about topics related to the Constitution of the United States. The sessions will be held in-person on Murray State’s campus, as well as via …

CHFA Featured Student (Fall 2021): Jill Smith

BIO YEAR AT MURRAY STATE: SeniorHOMETOWN: Murray, KYDEGREE: Double Major in Journalism and Political ScienceQUIRKY FACT ABOUT YOURSELF: I can quote the entirety of “Talladega Nights: The Legend of Ricky Bobby.”A FAVORITE BOOK, MOVIE, TV SHOW, or PODCAST: The Breakfast Club FAVORITE FOOD OR DRINK TO GET ON CAMPUS: Coffee from Einstein’s FAVORITE CAMPUS EVENT: Great Beginnings …

Murray State Mock Trial Team Participates in Regional Competition

The Murray State University Mock Trial team competed in regional tournament 4-G hosted virtually by the American Mock Trial Association on February 27-28, 2021. Travis Conner, a freshman political science major from Mayfield, Kentucky, received the Outstanding Attorney Award on the plaintiff side of the case. Attorneys with honorable mentions on ballots included Conner as …