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Political Science

  1. UN Sustainable Goals

    Manhattan College Professor Pamela Chasek Among International Researchers Calling for Major Reforms of the UN Sustainable Development Goals

    The political science professor is a co-author of an article published on September 15 in the journal Science.      

  2. Ukraine Rally

    A Rally for Peace Held at Manhattan College to Stand in Solidarity with Ukraine

    Several speakers reminded the audience of the tragic toll inflicted by the Russian invasion and called for an end to the war.  

  3. Manhattan College Model UN Team

    Manhattan College Represents Ukraine at 2023 National Model UN Conference

    The conference helps students build critical professional and personal skills.  

  4. Peace Pole

    The Legacy of the War in Iraq 20 Years Later is the Focus of Peace and Justice Week at Manhattan College

    This year’s programming will help students gain a better understanding of the war’s legacy and continued relevance today.  

  5. Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting

    Manhattan College Chosen as one of the “Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting”

    The College was recognized for its voter education efforts.

  6. 2021 Manhattan College Model UN team

    Manhattan College Shines During In-Person Model UN Conference

    Students earned an honorable mention award and recognition for two position papers.

  7. Aerial photo of campus quad

    Political Science Department Chair Gives Insight on Recent Climate Change Report

    A United Nations report says climate issues will get worse if greenhouse-gas emissions continue.

  8. Model UN team on Google Meet

    Outstanding Delegation: Manhattan College Team Honored at Virtual Model UN

    The group dealt with many pandemic obstacles to shine at the global conference.

  9. Campus quadrangle and sky

    Tuesday, September 22: Manhattan College to Host Shoe Strike for Climate Justice

    The event will take place on the main campus quadrangle.

  10. Priya Varanasi smiling

    Priya Varanasi ’22 Named a Newman Civic Fellow

    Varanasi is a double major in peace and justice studies and political science.

  11. Gayatri Gopinath portrait photo

    Women’s Week Events Begin on March 3

    The celebration begins with Gayatri Gopinath delivering the annual Women and Gender Studies lecture.

  12. Photo of campus quadrangle with fall colors

    Margaret Scull to Discuss Religious and Political Structures in Northern Ireland

    Scull will examine the 'soft power' influence religious leaders still possessed in British and Irish politics after the Second World War.

  13. Students in virtual reality room

    Digital Arts and Humanities Program Combines Liberal Arts and Tech

    The minor is designed to create critical thinkers for the digital age.

  14. Students speaking with NYC public official after event

    NYC Public Service Leaders Engage Students with Fellowship Opportunities

    Members of the city’s public sector presented to students about post-grad opportunities in government and non-profits.

  15. Panelists at Refugee Migrant Education Conference

    International Contingent Shares Best Practices at Refugee and Migrant Education Conference

    Manhattan College hosted the three-day event focused on higher education’s role in refugee and migrant education.

  16. Students at Model UN competition

    Government Department to Be Known as Political Science Department

    Political science better describes the ways people engage in political activity.

  17. Kirsten Battocchio at opening of Veterans Success Center

    Student Veteran Kirsten Battocchio ’18 Named Undergraduate Valedictorian

    Battocchio will receive the Carty valedictory medal and speak on behalf of her classmates at Commencement.

  18. Slow Burn podcast art

    Leon Neyfakh of Slow Burn Podcast to Discuss Covering Watergate Four Decades Later

    Neyfakh’s popular Slate podcast on Watergate details how it’s relevant today.

  19. Chris Hayes

    Chris Hayes Visits Campus on November 8

    The Emmy-winning MSNBC host is the second speaker in the College's Annual Student Engagement Lecture Series.

  20. a courtroom

    30-and-Under Alumni Thrive in Government Careers

    Four recent graduates from Manhattan College prove that a staunch commitment to our cities and the nation can yield success in the professional sphere.

  21. NYPD officers

    Alumna Partners with the NYPD to Get Struggling Teens on the Right Track

    As the founder of NYC Together, Dana Rachlin ’08 is reshaping communities by helping build positive relationships between Brooklyn police officers and local teenagers.

  22. Pamela Chasek at the United Nations

    Chasek Commemorates 20 Years of Model UN in Closing Remarks

    Longtime adviser and co-founder of Earth Negotiations Bulletin encourages students to think globally but act locally.

  23. Ambassador Kamau

    Kenyan Ambassador Speaks to Government Students About World Peace

    The Republic of Kenya’s permanent representative to the United Nations (U.N.), Ambassador Macharia Kamau, visited campus on Apr. 6 to discuss world affairs with College seniors studying conflict resolution.   

  24. United Nations

    Renowned Writer Corey Robin to Examine Conservative Political Tradition

    Robin will deliver a presentation on The Reactionary Mind: Conservatism from Edmund Burke to Donald Trump.

  25. model un team

    Model UN Team Earns Distinguished Delegation Award

    Manhattan College represented the United States at the National Model United Nations Conference in Washington, D.C. from Nov. 11-13 and earned a Distinguished Delegation Award.

  26. Election Day is on November 8.

    Government Faculty Members Analyze 2016 Election

    Government faculty members Pamela Chasek, Margaret Groarke and Jonathan Keller share their thoughts on the 2016 election, as the campus discusses the issues raised throughout the campaign.

  27. Manhattan College campus

    Brendan Murphy '19 Receives Gaeltacht Summer Award To Study in Ireland

    Lindenhurst, N.Y., resident will study the Irish language in the Gaeltacht regions of Ireland.

  28. Natalie Heinitz Gunn Medal

    Natalie Heinitz ’16 Receives Joseph J. Gunn ’30 Alumni Medal

    A communication and government double major, Heinitz is recognized for her leadership and service to the College community.

  29. students at international mun

    Manhattan Earns Highest Honor at International Model UN

    Eight Manhattan College students earned an outstanding delegation award – the highest award a group can receive – at the National Model United Nations international conference in Olomouc, Czech Republic during Thanksgiving week. 

  30. Pamela Chasek receiving award

    Pamela Chasek Earns Sigma Iota Rho Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award

    An expert in international policy and climate change, the longtime Manhattan College professor is recognized by the international studies honor society.