Political Science and Public Policy

Megan Noor ’21, a political science and policy studies major and Middle East studies minor, is addressing local perceptions of Muslims through an Honors Fellows research project.

Assistant professor Joel T. Shelton, associate professors Vanessa Bravo and Baris Kesgin, and associate director of the CREDE Sylvia Muñoz presented at the annual conference of the International Studies Association

The poll conducted March 30 through April 2 of nearly 1,400 residents found they are optimistic about the pandemic and what lies ahead.

The survey of nearly 1,400 North Carolinians conducted March 30 through April 2 found modest shifts in opinions since the Elon Poll surveyed about the monuments in 2019.

Jason Husser, associate professor of political science and policy studies and director of the Elon University Poll, weighed in on the struggle for gun legislation and the power of the filibuster.

Elon's Student Professional Development Center (SPDC) career advisors offered guidance to Mackenzie Ferguson '21, an English and political science double major from Athens, Georgia, to help her fulfill her dream by advancing her education.

Campus Compact has named Anna Gillespie '24 a recipient of a Newman Civic Fellowship, which recognizes and supports community-oriented students and is named for Frank Newman, a founder of Campus Compact.

Among the findings from the survey conducted Jan. 29-31 is that nearly two-thirds of N.C. residents support reducing penalties for marijuana possession and believe it would help the state’s economy.

Jason Husser, associate professor of political science and policy studies and director of the Elon Poll, offered insight for a recent report on the second impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump.

However, the survey of nearly 1,500 residents conducted Jan. 29-31 found many of those eligible to receive the vaccine have had trouble getting an appointment, and only 37 percent approve of how the state has handled vaccine distribution.