Political Science Now

AUGUST 15, 2024

The APSA Community College Faculty Award is presented annually by the American Political Science Association (APSA) to honor exemplary contributions that advance the multi-faceted goals of community college faculty. Dr. Farhana Loonat is a tenured faculty member in Political Science and Philosophy at Skagit Valley College (SVC).

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Paul Public Schools, speaks with Yusanat Tway (right), a first-generation University of Minnesota student interested in attending law school but worried that work in human rights advocacy will not pay enough to justify the cost. The pandemic and social unrest have spurred activism and artistic and creative efforts, she said.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 2, 2017

Sigal Ben-Porath , an education and political science professor, notes that high-poverty schools are more likely to define students solely by academic standards, and disregarding noncognitive skills. Others provide more abstract interpretations. Willie “J.R.”

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Political Science Now

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Moira Lynch (she/her/hers) is an Associate Professor in the department of politics, geography and international studies at the University of Wisconsin – River Falls. Dr. Lynch completed her PhD in political science at the University of Minnesota. Research interests include social movements, social justice and cultural genocide.

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