Political Science and International Studies at UCM

10/23/2026

“Our problems are man-made; therefore, they can be solved by man.” — John F. Kennedy

The challenges we face as a society are not beyond our ability to overcome. Through knowledge, thoughtful leadership, and a commitment to public service, we can work towards a better future.

At the Department of Government, Law, and International Affairs at the University of Central Missouri, we study the challenges of our world not simply to understand them, but to prepare ourselves to address them.



Alt text: photo of President John F Kennedy at a podium speaking to a crowd with caption of above mentioned quote.

10/16/2026

09/29/2026

Join us tomorrow afternoon for pizza and game night with the History and social studies department!

Tomorrow from 5:00-7:00 in Union 237B

09/22/2026

Faculty Highlight | Meet Dr Kalaitzidis!

Get to know one of the people behind the Department of Government, Law, and International Affairs. This week, we’re highlighting Dr Kalaitzidis and learning a little more about his background.

09/15/2026

A lovely day in the park with the Political Science & International Studies family! 🌳☀️ From good food and great conversation to games, four-legged friends, and plenty of laughs, our annual picnic was a wonderful chance to step away from the classroom and enjoy the community that makes our department so special.

Thank you to everyone who came out and made the afternoon such a success. We’re already looking forward to next year’s!

09/09/2026

Come join us this Friday for the annual Political Science and International Studies Welcome Back Picnic! This will be a great chance to catch up with friends, meet some new Political Science and International Studies students, and see which of your professors cooks the best picnic food.

09/03/2026

Welcome back Mules and Jennies!

We’re so excited to have everyone back on campus and to welcome so many new students and faculty. We hope you’re ready to kick off the new semester with plenty of exciting things ahead.

We can’t wait to see you around campus!

07/11/2026

Hello POLS and IS majors, we hope you're having a good summer!

05/22/2026

The Political Science faculty is dedicated to civic education and lifelong learning. In that spirit, we invite you to enroll in a free, online class on the U.S. Constitution. The class was created by Dr. Thomas Patterson, the Bradlee Professor of Government & the Press at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard.

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, it's a great time to refresh our understanding of the U.S. Constitution. And, added bonus: you can say you took a class from Harvard!

For the free, nonpartisan, self-paced six-part course (about 30 minutes each), you can start anytime and finish when convenient.

https://www.edx.org/learn/government/harvard-university-american-government-constitutional-foundations (Select “Audit” to access free version.)

Learn how early American politics informed the U.S. Constitution and why its promise of liberty and equality has yet to be fully realized.

05/21/2026

Congratulations to all of our spring and summer 2026 graduates! We wish you all the best on what comes next! You're well-prepared, whatever that may be. Please keep us up to date and come back to visit when you can!

Jordan Alvarez
Alexis Barnes
Suzee Crabtree
Wyatt Fletcher
Analya Harrison
Joe Montez
Elliott Moore
Gavin Moore
Erika Parrish
Jillian Rogers
Maribel Silva-Davila
Olamide Sowemimo
Emily Uhler