IUP Political Science

06/25/2025

Congratulations to Secretary Shirley, who hold a BA in Political Science and economics.

We’re thrilled to share that Jessica Shirley has been officially confirmed as Secretary of the Pennsylvania DEP in a strong bipartisan vote! 👏💧🌱

With over 14 years of dedicated service, Secretary Shirley has led the charge on climate action, clean water, and major federal investments, all to protect the environment and serve the people of Pennsylvania.

Please join us in congratulating Secretary Shirley! We can’t wait to see what’s ahead under her continued leadership. 💚 Read more: bit.ly/3TGSlI5

03/25/2025

Yesterday students in the Pre-Law Society went to Pittsburgh with Dr. Torges. They went to Frost Brown Todd, a national law firm, and, then, visited the law school at Duquesne University.

02/12/2025

Congratulations to Jackson, a Political Science major, on becoming the newest member of the IUP Council of Trustees as student trustee.

PASSHE confirms Jackson White as an IUP student trustee.

11/16/2024

International Studies alumni being awesome.

Meet Casey Ryan ’12, recipient of the Young Alumni Achievement Award. With a BA in International Studies and Political Science, he has over a decade of experience in fundraising and political strategy, founding Ryan Blueprint Group and serving as Finance Director for Kathy Hochul’s record-breaking $62 million campaign. Recognized as one of City and State's 40 Under 40, Casey continues to demonstrate leadership and service through his work with recovery initiatives and involvement at IUP.

11/13/2024

Political Science faculty being awesome!

📘 Meet Our Faculty: Gwen Torges 🌟

As an undergrad, Gwen Torges never imagined herself pursuing a master’s degree or teaching. But taking the leap changed her life’s direction!

Learn more about her journey in this week’s feature. https://www.iup.edu/news-events/news/2024/11/gwen-torges-on-the-path-to-her-profession-meet-our-faculty.html

04/29/2023

Congratulations Dr. Steven F. Jackson

Steven F. Jackson of the Political Science Department is the recipient of a nine-month fellowship at the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars.

04/05/2023

Three of our amazing majors doing cool things at the IUP Scholars Forum!

03/29/2023

Ever wonder what got Dr. Perry interested in public administration?

An internship at a state agency got Aleea Perry, an associate professor in IUP’s Department of Political Science, hooked on the power of policy and public administration.

10/14/2022

Book you spot soon.

The IUP Ambassadors are excited to be hosting the Night of Networking on Friday, October 28th! Alumni are invited to engage with students and one another and hear from Indiana County District Attorney, Bob Manzi '99 M'01 and PA State President of First Commonwealth Bank, Dave Reed '00. Scan the QR code above to get registered!

09/26/2022

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08/09/2022

Our students do great things!