The Political Science Department seeks to improve the quality of public policy and civic life in the United States and abroad by teaching students to think analytically and critically, conducting meaningful research, and collaborating with people in and beyond our JMU and local communities. We are committed to an inclusive learning and working environment that celebrates diversity. We affirm the lives and experiences of historically excluded people and aim to cultivate a welcoming and participatory departmental culture where all can flourish.
Alumni Stories
Our alumni reflect on the value of their experiences in our department as they prepared for their careers in public service:
Donna Harris-Aikens, former Deputy Chief of Strategy for Strategy, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Education
Class of 1990, public administration major
Sarah Massey, Senior Director of Communications for North America, The ONE Campaign
Class of 2008, political science major
Christopher Mulkins, Director of Homeland Security, U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Class of 2000, international affairs major
-
Jun 25
JMU students engage with European policymakers
-
Jun 20
Ethical Leadership and Professionalism from Italy to Africa
-
Jun 20
Santi Apostoli
-
Jun 20
Fostering Innovation in the Middle East
-
Jun 20
Letter from the Director
-
Jun 20
Modeling the Way with Model EU
-
Jun 20
Bridging Skies and Borders
-
Jun 18
Dukes Helping Dukes Career Workshop
-
May 28
JMU faculty partner with African universities through a fellowship
-
May 2
Madison Inc. cohort celebrates startup success
![Facebook link](http://www.jmu.edu/_images/icons-shared/social-media-icons/40px/facebook-bw.png)
![Twitter link](http://www.jmu.edu/_images/icons-shared/social-media-icons/40px/twitter-bw.png)