Department of Political Science, Criminal Justice, & International Studies

Department of Political Science, Criminal Justice, & International Studies www.usd.edu/polsci The Farber Fund was started on May 8, 1976, upon the retirement of William O. (Doc) Farber, Ph.D.

This page has been set up by the Political Science, Criminal Justice, and International Studies Department at USD to continue to inform friends of Doc Farber the goings-on of the department and the fund. Doc Farber had been associated with USD since the fall of 1935 and had served as chairman of the Department of Government (later Political Science) for 38 years. Now totaling approximately $4.5 mi

llion, the Farber Fund provides more than $170,000 each year for political science, criminal justice and international studies majors to attend conferences, participate in study tours, complete internships, travel abroad and conduct research. We know of no other university in the nation with this amount of money available in a single department for students.

See you tonight!
09/03/2026

See you tonight!

Kick off the semester with our Criminal Justice Studies First Thursday event!

If you're interested in USD Mock Trial, we would love to see you at our social this Thursday!
09/01/2026

If you're interested in USD Mock Trial, we would love to see you at our social this Thursday!

Come join us for our annual Ice Cream Social on September 9th!
08/31/2026

Come join us for our annual Ice Cream Social on September 9th!

Kick off the semester with our Criminal Justice Studies First Thursday event!
08/28/2026

Kick off the semester with our Criminal Justice Studies First Thursday event!

Our Department has a long history of interns serving in the State Legislature. This year, there are more positions than ...
08/28/2026

Our Department has a long history of interns serving in the State Legislature. This year, there are more positions than ever, which means even greater opportunities for our students. The program accepts any college student regardless of major or year of study.
If you are interested in applying, please see internship coordinator, Dr. Hellwege (Dakota 233B).

If you meet the qualifications to be a Legislative Intern for the 2027 South Dakota Legislative Session, your next step is to apply for one of the 26 openings. Complete the online application, submit an unofficial copy of your college transcript, a writing sample, and two letters of recommendation and you're in the running! Get more details at https://sdlegislature.gov/Students/Intern

Congratulations to our amazing alumni!Lovely to see so many familiar and friendly faces on this year's list.
06/25/2026

Congratulations to our amazing alumni!
Lovely to see so many familiar and friendly faces on this year's list.

Help us congratulate the USD 30 Under 30 Class of 2026! 👏

These exceptional young alumni are making a difference through their leadership, innovation and service. We're proud to celebrate their accomplishments and share the stories of the impact they're making in their communities and beyond.

Meet this year's honorees 👉 https://www.usdalumni.com/news-and-stories/usd-foundation-alumni-association-announces-30-under-30-class-of-2026

Congratulations to our alumnus, Caleb Swanson, on being named a 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholar at Stanford University, whe...
05/14/2026

Congratulations to our alumnus, Caleb Swanson, on being named a 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholar at Stanford University, where he will attend law school!

Caleb Swanson, a 2024 graduate of the University of South Dakota, has been selected as a 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholar by Stanford University.

Thanks to all of those who joined us for the end of the semester celebration. We hope you all have a great summer!
05/12/2026

Thanks to all of those who joined us for the end of the semester celebration. We hope you all have a great summer!

Last week, students Maddie Cross and Morgan Damman presented their research at the MPSA conference in Chicago alongside ...
04/30/2026

Last week, students Maddie Cross and Morgan Damman presented their research at the MPSA conference in Chicago alongside their advisors, Dr. Schorn and Dr. Hellwege.

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