Political Science
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Wiseman book on legislative effectiveness wins award
The American Political Science Association announced it will award a prestigious honor to a book on Congress co-written by Vanderbilt's Alan Wiseman. Read MoreJun 15, 2015
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Vanderbilt’s Geer to field Twitter queries on Nashville mayoral race May 28
Join in the discussion May 28 when Vanderbilt's John Geer answers questions on Twitter about the Nashville mayoral race. Read MoreMay 20, 2015
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MEDIA ADVISORY: New Vanderbilt Poll results to be discussed May 13 at Vanderbilt
Results from the new Vanderbilt Poll will be discussed at a news conference May 13 in the Student Life Center. Read MoreMay 6, 2015
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Two Vanderbilt students named American Humanity in Action fellows
Leslie Bruce and Aditya Karhade are among the 43 American recipients of the 2015 Humanity in Action Fellowship. They will join students and recent graduates from universities in nine countries for the Humanity in Action Fellowship program in Europe. Read MoreApr 24, 2015
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Larry Bartels of Vanderbilt named Andrew Carnegie Fellow
Larry Bartels of political science is one of 32 Andrew Carnegie Fellows selected to spend a year on leave researching and writing. Read MoreApr 22, 2015
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Human trafficking researcher can comment on bipartisan bill
Human trafficking expert Cecilia Hyunjung Mo is optimistic about the progress being made on a bipartisan bill to fight human trafficking. But she says additional steps must be taken by lawmakers, companies and consumers. Read MoreApr 21, 2015
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Vanderbilt expert: Corker taking judicious approach toward Iran
Media Note: Vanderbilt has a 24/7 TV and radio studio. The studio is free for Vanderbilt experts, other than reserving fiber time. More information » Bruce Oppenheimer U.S. Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee is working to protect congressional prerogative on any nuclear agreement with Iran while avoiding the… Read MoreApr 8, 2015
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Nashville’s first political ad war is coming
Television viewers in Nashville will soon witness the first serious political ad war for the top Metro job, says Vanderbilt political scientist John Geer. Read MoreApr 7, 2015
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Uruguayans skeptical as government takes control of marijuana market
Nearly 60 percent of Uruguayans disapprove of their governments move to take over the marijuana market, according to a LAPOP survey. Read MoreMar 31, 2015
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Support rising for gay unions in Tennessee: Vanderbilt Poll
John Geer and Josh Clinton presented data from the Vanderbilt Poll to reporters at The Associated Press' legislative planning session on Feb 5. Read MoreFeb 6, 2015
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Nashville DA, federal judges among speakers in Judicial Procedure class
Several of Davidson County’s most prominent judges and attorneys will speak to a Vanderbilt University undergraduate Judicial Procedure class this semester. Read MoreJan 29, 2015
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State of the Union address – Vanderbilt experts available
President Obama is set to talk to the nation on Jan. 20 for his State of the Union address. Vanderbilt has an array of experts available to comment. Read MoreJan 19, 2015
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Kudos: Read about faculty awards and achievements
Read the latest roundup of Vanderbilt faculty awards and achievements. Read MoreJan 15, 2015
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Op-ed: United States must support Japan in dispute with China
Klint Alexander, senior lecturer in political science and law, writes the re-election of Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe may be one of the most important developments in U.S.-Japan relations since the end of the Second World War. Read MoreJan 2, 2015
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Vanderbilt Poll: Voters continue to want Medicaid expansion in Tennessee
Results of the latest Vanderbilt Poll are in and show that Gov. Bill Haslam is enjoying a 70 percent popularity rate in Tennessee. Read MoreDec 3, 2014
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Vanderbilt’s LAPOP survey provides new insights on insecurities and democracy in the Americas
Crime and violence are increasingly worrying citizens in the Americas, according to new data released by Vanderbilt's LAPOP center. Read MoreNov 25, 2014
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Immigration debate heats up – Vanderbilt experts available
In light of President Obama’s plan to overhaul the immigration enforcement system and the continued debate over comprehensive immigration reform, Vanderbilt has an array of experts available who are researching various aspects of the immigration debate. Read MoreNov 13, 2014
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Maraniss returns to teach at Vanderbilt during spring 2015 semester
Two lucky classes--on the Vietnam War and political biography--will get instruction from Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Maraniss in the spring. Read MoreNov 12, 2014
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Effective lawmakers re-elected to the 114th Congress
For the first time, the Legislative Effectiveness Project has tracked whether the most effective lawmakers were re-elected. Read MoreNov 5, 2014
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Vanderbilt experts can speak about election results
John Geer, Marc Hetherington and Bruce Oppenheimer of Vanderbilt University are available to comment on the Nov. 4 election. Read MoreNov 5, 2014