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In Memoriam: Renowned Political Scientist and former APSA President, Dr. Matthew Holden, Jr., Passes Away

Political Science Now

A man of profound intellect, unwavering dedication, and boundless curiosity, Dr. Holdens contributions to the field of political science and his commitment to justice and equity have left an indelible mark on academia and beyond. He earned his doctorate in political science at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois.

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In Memoriam: Dr. Boris E. Ricks, Associate Professor of Political Science at California State University, Passes Away

Political Science Now

Ricks was an Associate Professor of Political Science at California State University, Northridge, since 2008. in Political Science from the University of Southern California in 2003. Within the American Political Science Association, Dr. Ricks held a number of leadership and committee positions. Dr. Boris E.

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New faces on campus: Students of all races welcome first black presidents to largely white colleges

The Hechinger Report

The 2012 survey from the American Council on Education was sent to public and private colleges and universities across the U.S., 6 percent — The number of colleges and universities led by a black president, according to a 2012 survey from the American Council on Education (13.3 percent of the U.S. population is black).

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APSA Member Spotlight: Dr. Timothy Lewis, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Political Science Now

Lewis (he/him/his) is an identity politics researcher, social justice activist, and Associate Professor of Political Science at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Arts in History from the historic Tuskegee University.

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College student voting is way up

The Hechinger Report

Americans ages 18 to 24 have historically voted in very low proportions — 15 to 20 percentage points below the rest of the population as recently as the presidential election years of 2008 and 2012 , with an even bigger gap in the 2010 midterm s, according to the U.S. Social media has a huge impact. Census Bureau.

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2024 Post-Election Reflection Series: Cultural Values and Economic Priorities: The not-so-shocking Rise of Latino Support for Trump

Political Science Now

The Democratic Party’s focus on social justice issues and identity politics may have alienated Latino voters who viewed this as deprioritizing their concerns about job security and economic stability. The increasing political engagement of Latino voters reflects a dynamic and evolving electorate.