University of Arkansas Department of Political Science

08/20/2026

In case you missed it: Professor Bayram has *also* been named a 2026-2027 Sylvia G. Swartz Endowed Chair!

Congratulations, Professor Bayram!

The appointment will take Bayram's research beyond the university and into communities confronting and negotiating the realities of recovery after a major disaster.

08/06/2026

Congratulations, Professor Sebold!

Karen D. Sebold, a professor of political science, has been appointed to the Sylvia G. Swartz Endowed Chair in Political Science. Sebold's term as the Swartz Chair began this July, following the 2025-26 endowment of fellow professor Najja Baptist.

08/04/2026

Is rising tuition the only reason college feels unaffordable?

New research from Dr. Thomas Adam reveals that while tuition growth started as early as the 1910s, the modern affordability crisis stems from stagnating family incomes. Learn more at the Newswire link below:

Political scientist Thomas Adam collected tuition data for colleges and universities, resulted in a national database that contains tuition data in 10-year increments from 1840 to 2020 for a total of 667 private and public colleges and universities in the U.S.

07/22/2026

Congratulations to Professor Thorp, who was awarded "Best Dissertation" by the American Political Science Association for his dissertation, "Body Politic: Disability and Political Cohesion.”

Award winners If you are interested in information about how to submit nominations for the awards, please visit the nominations page. Political Psychology Career Achievement Award The Political Psychology Hazel Gaudet Erskine Career Achievement Award is awarded biennially to recognize a scholar whos...

06/12/2026

Check out this excellent profile on Elijah Conley, a 2021 PLSC/JOUR grad whose path to graduation led him to Washington, D.C.! Thank you for sharing your story and for being part of the legacy of our great program, Elijah! 🐗

Elijah Conley, originally from Melbourne, a small town in Izard County, has always had a clear trajectory for his life: he wanted to be a lawyer. He is now building his law career at a national law firm in Washington, D.C.

05/29/2026

In case you missed it: Professor Thomas Adam was recently featured on Short Talks on the Hill! Check out his episode, "A Global Game: How Soccer Won Over the World," at the link below: