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Professor Daniel Tichenor Writes on Trump Immigration Policy

Political Science Philip H. Knight Chair of Social Science Daniel Tichenor publishes an article on Trump immigration policy and the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. 

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Political science alumna in the political arena
POLITICAL SCIENCE - Political strategist and author Rachel Bitecofer started her college career at 24 as a single mom. In 2009, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Oregon College of Arts and Sciences Magna cum laude as a McNair Scholar. She continued her education at the University of Georgia, receiving her PhD in political science and international affairs in 2015.
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PS - Doctoral Student Madison Schroder's Work Extensively Cited

Doctoral student Madison Schroder's work has been extensively cited in a Bloomberg article. Her work shows the difference in ballot initiatives in red and blue states.  

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CAS alum recommends dipping your toes into everything
GENERAL SOCIAL SCIENCES, POLITICAL SCIENCE – Alum Irisa Mehta '23 wanted to be a voice for others, to be a representative for those who face the educational barrier of understanding our criminal justice system. She took on two majors and two minors to make sure she was prepared for anything. She learned a lot academically and about how to have fun.
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Democracy at the Ground Level
POLITICAL SCIENCE - In mid-August, Chandler James, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, attended the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC) as a district-level delegate. This is what he experienced.
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People’s political opinions influence their views of presidential norms
POLITICAL SCIENCE - Ideas of what constitutes “normal” in the exercise of presidential duties have changed in recent years, but a new University of Oregon study indicates most Americans still support traditional norms, at least until they run up against partisanship. Chandler James, a political science assistant professor, published this research in Presidential Studies Quarterly.
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Ducks Soar This Summer Around Oregon and Across the Globe
ECONOMICS, GLOBAL STUDIES, PHILOSOPHY, POLITICAL SCIENCE - Two College of Arts and Sciences students — one attending an immersive Mandarin language study abroad and the other serving on a state of Oregon board on climate change and exploring Peru — are having life-transforming experiences.
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CAS Seniors: Stepping into the Future
GLOBAL HEALTH, GLOBAL STUDIES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCE, PHYSICS, POLITICAL SCIENCE - Where can a liberal arts degree take you? These College of Arts and Sciences seniors are charting their own course as they pursue careers in the specialty coffee industry, particle physics and public service.
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Celebrating Asian Desi Pacific Island American Heritage Month
POLITICAL SCIENCE - This ADPI Heritage Month, the UO Alumni Association reflects on the many contributions of Ducks identifying as Asian, Desi, and Pacific Islander. Meet College of Arts and Sciences alumni and the careers they have developed after college. May Wu, BA ’15 (political science) is featured in this story.
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Political scientist Neil O’Brian is named 2024 Carnegie Fellow
POLITICAL SCIENCE - Assistant Professor Neil O’Brian is among 28 academics and researchers across the United States to be selected as a 2024 Andrew Carnegie Fellow, which comes with a $200,000 grant. O'Brian's newest book, “The Roots of Polarization: From the Racial Realignment to the Culture Wars,” will be available August, 2024.
Flyer for Book Talk and Discussion for Dr. Anita Chari held May 17, 2024
Join us for a book talk and discussion with Dr. Anita Chari

We are delighted to invite you to join us for a special book talk and discussion featuring University of Oregon Associate Professor of Political Science, Dr. Anita Chari. This event will delve into her latest publication, A User’s Manual to Claire Fontaine, which examines the intersections of feminist conceptual artist Claire Fontaine's work for critical theory and practice. 

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Wings of Achievement: Student Success at the University of Oregon
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, NATIVE AMERICAN AND INDIGENOUS STUDIES, POLITICAL SCIENCE - Success at the University of Oregon looks different for each student, from academic achievement to personal growth to career readiness.
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Young people are lukewarm about Biden – and giving them more information doesn’t move the needle much
POLITICAL SCIENCE - Chandler James and Neil O'Brien, both political science assistant professors, write in a Feb. 21 article in The Conversation about the White House race. The authors cite a recent poll they conducted that found mixed evidence that undecided young Democrats would be persuaded to vote for Biden based on any new information.
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Immigration reform has always been tough, and rarely happens in election years - 4 things to know
POLITICAL SCIENCE - Immigration is already a major polarizing issue in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Arrests for illegal border crossings from Mexico reached an all-time high in December 2023, and cities like New York and Chicago are struggling to provide housing and basic services for tens of thousands of migrants arriving from Texas. Department of Political Science Professor and Philip H. Knight Chair of Social Science Dan Tichenor writes about immigration reform in The Conversation.
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Everyday Politics of Democratic Backsliding in Tunisia
POLITICAL SCIENCE - Doctoral student Haifa Souilmi published research on the politics of Tunisia and recent acts of democratic subversion. The research was published in The Journal of North African Studies.