Politics

News about UB’s political science programs, and related insight into politics. (see all topics)

Media Advisory: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power to host town hall Tuesday at the University at Buffalo
11/21/16
She will discuss the work of the U.S. government to address the global refugee crisis and the efforts of cities like Buffalo to welcome refugees.
New book explores inflationary media’s role in the Trump phenomenon
11/17/16
As the transition of power begins in Washington, a new book is adding valuable insight to the dialogue through its exploration of the media conditions that allowed for the Donald Trump phenomenon to take place.
Unique election night event to examine the campaign through artistic lens
11/2/16
The Technē Institute will present The Purple State, a participatory performance evening that explores the impact of social media on elections, voter behaviors and political polarization, on Nov. 8 in the UB Center for the Arts.
Who are you calling a good liberal?
10/11/16
Republicans embrace the conservative label more enthusiastically than Democrats are willing to self-identify as liberals, according to a new study by a UB political scientist.
Polarized politics is the result of representing polarized Americans
7/29/16
“America is polarized. Our political parties are highly polarized and the American electorate is highly polarized,” writes UB political scientist James E. Campbell.
Rochester resident, grassroots activist becomes UB’s first Truman Scholarship winner
4/21/16
Madelaine Britt becameUB’s first Harry S. Truman Scholar today, an honor UB officials say is the country’s most prestigious academic honor available to undergraduates.
Media Advisory: Refugees, migrants the focus of events in memory of Alison Des Forges
4/7/16
Experts from Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International will be among presenters at the symposium at UB.
Islam will be the focus of scholarly events at UB
4/5/16
Highlights include a student panel titled, ‘Muslim Students’ Experiences in the U.S.’
After Super Tuesday, don’t discount the underdogs just yet, UB political scientist says
3/2/16
The stakes are far too high to count Trump's Republican rivals out just yet, says James Campbell.
UB hosts second Elect Her to raise the low number of women in politics
2/25/16
To address the gender disparity in politics, the University at Buffalo will for the second year host Elect Her, a daylong program that encourages and trains college women to run for student government and future political office.

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