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📚 Poli Sci & IR majors, it’s time to plan ahead! Swipe through to explore upcoming courses for Intersession and Spring 2...
10/27/2026

📚 Poli Sci & IR majors, it’s time to plan ahead! Swipe through to explore upcoming courses for Intersession and Spring 2027. 🌎💙

🗓️ Intersession registration deadline: Oct. 29
🗓️ Spring registration opens: Nov. 2

🗞️ Go beyond the headlines! Take POLS 331 this Intersession and explore political analysis, media literacy, and critical thinking to help you become a more informed citizen 🌎

🏘️ Want to connect politics with real-world change? Explore the policies, economics, and legal systems shaping homelessness in San Diego through POLS 444/594 this Intersession!

🌍 To understand a country, you have to understand its people, history, and identity. 🇿🇦

Explore how culture, language, and belonging shape modern South Africa in HIST 309: Siyaphila: Being & Speaking Zulu — because understanding the world goes beyond borders and politics.

🌏 Interested in foreign policy and global power dynamics? INST 357 explores how China and India rose to become major global powers and their roles in today’s international order. Don’t miss the epic team up of Dr. Nadkarni and Dr. Sun this spring!!

✈️🌍 IR majors and grad students, take your studies abroad! Explore space diplomacy and atomic governance in Vienna, Austria this spring break! There’s also an exciting day trip to Budapest. 🙌

📅 March 19–29, 2027
💰 Scholarships available!
📝 Apply by Oct. 29!

We had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Cristina Beltrán for our annual Pearson Chambers Lecture Series, where she presente...
10/21/2026

We had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Cristina Beltrán for our annual Pearson Chambers Lecture Series, where she presented “Refusing the Politics of Elimination: A Rasquache Ethos of Beauty and Abundance.” Her talk explored how rasquachismo, rooted in Chicana/o culture, offers a way to challenge division and scarcity through creativity, resilience, and solidarity. She reminded us that building a better democracy also means making room for joy, connection, and abundance!

A huge thank you to Dr. Beltrán for visiting USD, and to Dr. Gooding and Dr. McCarty for their hard work in making this event possible! We also want to thank USD Votes for tabling outside the event and encouraging students to vote! 🗳️

Thank you to everyone else who joined us! ✨

On Torero Tuesday, we invite you to support the Department of Political Science and International Relations as we empowe...
10/06/2026

On Torero Tuesday, we invite you to support the Department of Political Science and International Relations as we empower students to become thoughtful leaders and engaged global citizens. Your gift will directly fund student-faculty collaborations, civically engaged community events, guest speaker series, and student research and travel opportunities all of which enrich the academic experience and foster real-world impact. These funds help us create inclusive spaces for dialogue, promote ethical leadership, and support students as they explore democracy, justice, and international cooperation. Whether it's a student presenting research at a national conference or attending a policy forum in Washington, D.C., your support makes these transformative experiences possible. Join us. Invest in civic leadership. Support Political Science and International Relations.

https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/85283/donations/new?designation=politicalscienceandinternationalrelations&

What a week! 🎉In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, The Revolution ...
10/05/2026

What a week! 🎉

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, The Revolution Will Not Be Disciplined brought together faculty, students, staff, and community members for an interdisciplinary exploration of democracy, citizenship, and the American experiment.

Special thanks to the College of Arts and Sciences for its support, to Timothy McCarty, PhD for expertly hosting each evening’s conversation, and to our partners in the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies and School of Law. Thank you as well to our faculty panelists and everyone who joined us throughout the week.

Here’s to 250 years of our unfinished revolution, and to many more years of conversation, community, and reflection as we continue to unpack the legacy of revolution and democracy together!

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, faculty from across disciplines are coming together for a ...
09/17/2026

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, faculty from across disciplines are coming together for a special series of panels and conversations.

The Revolution Will Not Be Disciplined explores some BIG questions about American identity, democracy, resistance, civic engagement and what it means to create change.

With perspectives from political science, law, history, theology, mathematics, music and more, this series is an opportunity to step outside the classroom, hear from different voices and engage with ideas that have shaped — and continue to shape — the United States.

And of course, what’s a 250th birthday without a birthday party? 🎂🇺🇸 Join us on October 1st for A Revolutionary Birthday Party as we celebrate this historic milestone together!

Plus, we’ll have free mini U.S. Constitutions available at every event! 📖🇺🇸

This is a special opportunity to be part of USD’s 250th anniversary celebrations, and we hope you’ll join us and make the most of it! 💙

Swipe through to explore the events and find a conversation that sparks your interest! ✨

🇺🇸 Celebrate Constitution Day with Fred Carroll, USD law alumnus and Legal Director of the ACLU of San Diego & Imperial ...
09/10/2026

🇺🇸 Celebrate Constitution Day with Fred Carroll, USD law alumnus and Legal Director of the ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties, as he explores the practical impact of constitutional law in civil rights, criminal justice, and public policy ⚖️

🏛️ Discover how constitutional issues play out not only in the nation’s highest courts, but also in local communities, public institutions, and everyday civic life 📚

📢 We're Hiring!The Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of San Diego invites ap...
08/17/2026

📢 We're Hiring!

The Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a focus on International Development in the Global South, beginning Fall 2027.

We seek a teacher-scholar whose research and teaching engage international development, international politics, institutions, and/or public policy. Relevant professional, policy, or field experience in international development is welcome.

📍 San Diego, California
📅 Start Date: Fall 2027
⏰ Application Deadline: September 1, 2026

Learn more and apply: https://jobs.sandiego.edu/cw/en-us/job/497433/assistant-professor-political-science-and-international-relations

Please share with colleagues, students, alumni, and professional networks who may be interested.

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, what books can help us better understand the strengths, tensions,...
08/04/2026

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, what books can help us better understand the strengths, tensions, and future of American democracy?

Join PS/IR faculty Dr. Dominguez, Dr. Gooding and Dr. McCarty for a conversation about the books that help make sense of America’s democratic journey, from its founding ideals to its contemporary challenges.

Find out their essential reading list by attending the KPBS Book Festival on August 22!📚

Cheers to all of our incredible seniors 🎓Thank you all for the passion and hard work you brought to our department over ...
05/21/2026

Cheers to all of our incredible seniors 🎓

Thank you all for the passion and hard work you brought to our department over the years. We are proud of all you have accomplished and cannot wait to see what comes next. Wishing you every success in your next chapter! Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎉🍾

Meet our next Senior Spotlight: Tanner Blackington 💙As a Political Science major, Tanner brought a positive mindset and ...
05/14/2026

Meet our next Senior Spotlight: Tanner Blackington 💙

As a Political Science major, Tanner brought a positive mindset and genuine kindness to our department community. He never limited himself when it came to new opportunities and always approached challenges with confidence and an open mind.

We’re so proud of everything you’ve accomplished, Tanner, and excited to see what’s ahead for you. Congratulations! 🎉🎓

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