News and Announcements
²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ alumna overcomes hardships on journey to Austin
2/1/23
Dawna-Diamond Tyson's life has been a bit of a rollercoaster. But with a master's degree in political science from ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ in hand, Tyson is at the 88th regular session of the Texas Legislature as a policy analyst for José Menéndez, state senator from San Antonio.
9/29/22
²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ political science professor Clare Brock penned an article on the Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health, the first in more than 50 years. Hopes are high of achieving a goal of ending hunger in America by 2030.
9/22/22
Dr. Christina Bejarano, ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ professor of political science and director of graduate study in History & Political Science, will be among the speakers at the Latinas Represent Summit on Oct. 8.
The online event is described as "building a more reflective democracy by increasing the number and diversity of Latinas in elected office."
Sophomore appointed ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ student regent
6/9/22
²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ sophomore and political science major Lily Wilson has been appointed student representative to the ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ System Board of Regents, the Texas governor’s office announced Wednesday. Wilson, from Rockwall, Texas, plans to attend law school after graduation.
12/14/21
Assistant professor of political science Clare Brock was quoted in the industry publication "Food Dive" in a story about the lobbying practices of major food and beverage companies. “Lobbying is sort of like insurance in that you just do it. Because as the old adage goes, if you're not at the table, you might be on the menu," Brock said.