The Journal Democratic Theory recently published Dr. Jessica Croteau's ('25) new article "A Fermented Myth of Democracy" in a special issue on the concept of Earthborn Democracy. Congratulations, Jessie! @democratictheory.bsky.social politicalscience.jhu.edu/2026/05/06/p...

Professor Vesla Weaver has been particularly recognized for her research on the carceral state, race-class subjugated communities, and the impact of policing on democratic life. Congratulations, Professor Weaver! 🎉 @veslamaeweaver.bsky.social politicalscience.jhu.edu/2026/05/01/p...

Yvette Shu (Hopkins ‘27), an undergraduate student majoring in Political Science, has received the PURA award from the Hopkins Office for Undergraduate Research! Congratulations, Yvette! politicalscience.jhu.edu/2026/05/01/p...

In his latest post from his Substack Money/Power, Professor of political theory Sam Chambers questions the views of money and inflation influenced by the economist Milton Friedman. Subscribe to Professor Chambers’ substack!  moneypower.substack.com/p/was-milton...

Ankit Kawade, a second-year PhD student at the Political Science department, published his first book titled The Ambedkar-Nietzsche Provocations: The Genius of the Chandala and the Gospel of the Superman. Congratulations, Ankit! 🎉 politicalscience.jhu.edu/2026/04/03/p...

Dr. Jessie Croteau was awarded the 2026 Environmental Political Theory Best Paper Award at the Western Political Science Association for her paper “In Praise of Decay, Toward a Politics of Compost”. Congratulations, Jessie! 🎉 @wpsa.bsky.social politicalscience.jhu.edu/2026/04/12/p...

Political scientist William E. Connolly dies at 88. In remembering Professor Connolly, former students, friends, and colleagues commend his commitment to research engaged with real-world problems, his lively and welcoming approach to teaching, and his always steady support to friends and students.

To celebrate Johns Hopkins University’s 150th anniversary, the Political Science department is hosting the open symposium “Political Science as a Public Good”! Happening on Friday, February 27th, from noon to 5:30pm. Join us! For more information, access: politicalscience.jhu.edu/event/politi...

Professor Robbie Shilliam was featured in an episode of the podcast Peer Review: Creativity and Fulfillment in Academia politicalscience.jhu.edu/2026/02/02/p... @robbieshilliam.bsky.social

Post-Doctoral Fellow Alice Engelhard Publishes Article in Review of International Studies titled “Imperial mobilities, errantry, and the displacement of the Chagos Islanders”. Congratulations, Dr. Engelhard! politicalscience.jhu.edu/2026/02/02/p... @risjnl.bsky.social

PhD Candidate Sebastian Cortesi has been awarded the Program in Latin American Studies (PLAS) post-doctoral fellowship at Princeton University for the academic year of 2026-2027. Congratulations, Sebastian! politicalscience.jhu.edu/2026/02/02/p...  @sebastiangcortesi.bsky.social

Fall 2025 Political Science Department Newsletter is now available! Check out the latest faculty, student, and alumni achievements, profiles, and news! politicalscience.jhu.edu/2025/12/16/f...

PhD Alumni Patrick Quirk is featured in the Johns Hopkins Arts & Sciences Magazine as an example of career success outside of academia. Quirk now works as the vice president for global policy and public affairs at UNICEF USA. magazine.krieger.jhu.edu/fall-2025-vo... @unicefusa.org

Professor Robert Lieberman appeared on CNN’s Smerconish show to talk about the political labels of Socialism, Communism, and Democratic Socialism in light of democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani’s recent New York City mayoral victory. Check the interview out here! www.cnn.com/2025/11/22/u...

Professor Daniel Schlozman’s book with Samuel Rosenfeld, The Hollow Parties: The Many Pasts and Disordered Present of American Party Politics, was quoted in The Atlantic. Check out the article here! www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1... @daschloz.bsky.social

The Political Science Steering Committee presents: Who Said It? Join us on December 8th, at Mergenthaler 366!

Johns Hopkins University is celebrating its 150th anniversary – and we are too! The Seminar on History and Politics began in 1876 – the same year as Hopkins.

Congratulations to Professor @hahrie.bsky.social on winning the MacArthur Genius Grant! For more information, access: hub.jhu.edu/2025/10/08/h...

Congratulations to PhD Alumni Sabrina Axster on winning the @oxfordunipress.bsky.social Early Career Research First Book Prize! For more information, access: politicalscience.jhu.edu/2025/10/20/p...

Congrats to our PhD Alumni Sabrina Axster for publishing an article in @isq-jrnl.bsky.social ! Check out the article at: academic.oup.com/isq/article/...

Check out the Hopkins Hub interview with Professor Nicolas Jabko on preserving the independence of the U.S. Federal Reserve! hub.jhu.edu/2025/09/16/t...

Check out the interview with Professor Jennifer Culbert by student Stephanie N. for Hopkins Insider! apply.jhu.edu/hopkins-insi...

Professors @lkspence.bsky.social , @aklawrence.bsky.social , @adamsheingate.bsky.social , @consueloamat.bsky.social and Matthew Kocher organize discussions about democracy in public library branches in Baltimore County as part of the civic engagement initiative “How Do Democracies Survive?”

Proud of my @poli-sci-jhu.bsky.social colleagues who hosted a series of convos w/ participants at Baltimore public libraries over the summer. Excellent example of how to engage as a scholar. People wanted to talk about democracy, historical analogies to the current period, global precedents, etc..

Professor @separkinson.bsky.social quoted in @51st.news ‘s article on Trump resistance at Washington Spirit game. Check out the article! 51st.news/dc-spirit-tr...

Congratulations to Professor Jane Bennett on winning the @apsa.bsky.social Lippincott Award for her book Vibrant Matter! For more information, access our website:

Check out Professor @separkinson.bsky.social's new article in @foreignpolicy.com on #StarWars #Andor and rebellion: foreignpolicy.com/2025/06/20/s...

Congratulations to PhD Candidate Ga Eun Cho who was named a Junior Fellow at the International Center for Korean Studies @ Seoul National University Kyujanggak Institute!🥳

Congratulations to PhD Candidate Ronay Bakan, who won the @apsa.bsky.social Qualitative and Multi-Method Research Section 2024 Kendra Koivu Paper Award!🎊

Congratulations to PhD Candidate Alex Dildine who won the National Institute of Social Sciences 2025 Dissertation Grant!🎉

Very excited to present at Humboldt University in Berlin next week. Come say hi if you’re around!

Newsletter, newsletter, read all about it! 📰🎉 The Spring 2025 JHU Political Science Newsletter is now released! Check out faculty, alumni, and student news and updates: sway.cloud.microsoft/rpUuICTVCMiF...

Please join us on May 1 for "Political Parties in an Age of Democratic Backsliding," a roundtable in honor of Prof. Richard S. Katz! Co-sponsored with JHU @snfagora.bsky.social, International Studies, and East Asian Studies.

Congratulations to PhD Candidate Ruoyu Li, who won the 2025 Edward Said Award from @isanet.bsky.social Global Development section! Read her interview here: globalsouth.org/2025/03/edwa...

Delighted to have been named a 2025 Andrew Carnegie Fellow, alongside a great group of scholars. This @carnegiecorp.bsky.social fellowship will support my research on the gender gap and polarization! #CarnegieFellows list: www.carnegie.org/awards/andre...

Congratulations, Professor Teele!

Applications are now open for 2025 JHU Racial Politics Summer School (June 2–6)! This year's theme: Political Economy. Graduate students and scholars interested in reimagining political science are encouraged to apply. 🗓️Deadline: March 28, 2025

Congratulations to Professor Inés Valdez, winner of the 2025 T.V. Paul Best Book Award from ISA's Global IR Section for her book, DEMOCRACY AND EMPIRE (CUP 2023)! www.cambridge.org/core/books/d...

Congratulations to Professor @daschloz.bsky.social and Professor Rosenfeld! Their book THE HOLLOW PARTIES was named a finalist for the 2025 PROSE Award in Government and Politics by the @americanpublish.bsky.social! press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...

In Memoriam: Robert Tucker, a towering figure in international relations and founder of Hopkins' International Studies Program, has passed away at 100. His legacy and contributions will be remembered. politicalscience.jhu.edu/2025/03/09/i...

If you're a graduate student or junior scholar interested in the intersection between racial politics and political economy please consider attending the 2025 Johns Hopkins University Racial Politics Summer School (June 2-6). Applications now open! docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Check out Prof. @veslamaeweaver.bsky.social's recent co-authored article with David Knight in the Annual Review of Criminology: www.annualreviews.org/content/jour...

Join us for 'In the Stacks' concerts on Feb 13 (Baltimore) and Feb 14 (DC), featuring music inspired by incarcerated writers through the American Prison Writing Archive! Panel discussion moderated by @veslamaeweaver.bsky.social to follow.

Congratulations to Professor Sebastián Mazzuca who was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure!🥳

Happy 2025! 📢 Check out our Spring 2025 schedule for our weekly seminar series. See you on Thursdays! politicalscience.jhu.edu/events-calen...

I reviewed The Hollow Parties, the excellent new book by @daschloz.bsky.social and @samrosenfeld.bsky.social, for @catalystjournal.bsky.social. If you're not a subscriber, DM me and I'll send you a PDF (but also, subscribe!) catalyst-journal.com/2024/12/what...

Professor John Yasuda has been invited to join the editorial board of the leading journal, Regulation and Governance. Congratulations, John!

Fall 2024 Political Science Department Newsletter is here! Check out the latest faculty and student achievements and events:

After five years (!) of being involved with and working for Millennium, my time working there has come to an end. As one of the editors of Vol 52, I am proud to announce the publication of our Special Issue: journals.sagepub.com/toc/mila/52/3

New publication! When is it fair to tax the rich? I ask what attributes of the rich (hard worker, charitable, from modest background, treats workers well, etc) affect support for taxing the rich. (1/2) doi.org/10.1177/0010...