Daemen University History & Political Science Department

08/14/2026

Dr. Penny Messinger spent some time in Poland this summer presenting research from her book manuscript! This research has some important local connections. Great work Dr. Messinger!

Dr. Penny Messinger, associate professor of history, presented historical research from her book manuscript during the 21st Professor Andrzej Bartnicki Forum for the Advanced Studies of the United States “America and the World: A Reciprocal History of Influence and Exchange” at the University of...

08/14/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Lisa Parshall for being appointed as Daemen's Faculty Trustee!

The Daemen University Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Lisa Parshall, distinguished professor of political science, to the board as the faculty representative, effective immediately. She fills the position recently vacated by Dr. Michael Ross, who retired from the university in July. Dr. Parshall spe...

05/16/2026

Congratulations to our graduates!

05/14/2026

Daemen University political science seniors Alex Lumanog and Dania Mehani, alongside Dr. Jay Wendland, professor of political science and department chair, presented their recent scholarship at the 83rd Annual Midwest Political Science Association Conference in Chicago. 👏

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05/13/2026

Daemen University Distinguished Professor of Political Science & Pre-Law Advisor Dr. Lisa Parshall gave a scholarly speech at the influential State Legislative Leaders Foundation’s (SLLF) Spring 2026 Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. on April 25.

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05/06/2026

With Daemen University – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers!

05/03/2026

The 2026 Moot Court took place at the ShowCASE of excellence on April 15th. The teams argued an appeal of Fourth Amendment claims.

05/01/2026

Such a great opportunity for these students!!

Daemen University students participated in the SUNY Model European Union (SUNYMEU) 2026, hosted by SUNY Buffalo State University April 10-12. Gracelyn Bishop, Jacklin Vollmer and Shalese Price, accompanied by Dr. Aakriti Tandon, faculty advisor and asso...

04/26/2026

This weekend two graduating Political Science seniors presented their capstone research at the Midwest Political Science Association's annual conference in Chicago! Alex Lumanog and Dania Mehani did great and the department is incredibly proud of their hard work! Many thanks to the Daemen University Think Tank grant program for helping make this possible!