Political Science

Students in The University of New Mexico’s Constitutional Law (Rights) class received an unexpected educational opportunity when two of the nation’s leading Title IX experts visited as guest online speakers. Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn, co-hosts of...

The initiative will build a national-level, fully open AI ecosystem to drive scientific discovery through AI and, in doing so, will also advance the science of AI itself.

For Mark Freeland, graduating with his bachelor's degree is a lifelong dream he will soon realize. In just two years, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in liberal arts, two minors in communication and political science and a certificate in honors...

Do sanctuary cities lead to more crime? While some believe cities that hold the sanctuary title have a higher crime rate because of it, research from The University of New Mexico shows otherwise. The findings from a 2017 study, published by UNM Political...

Mala Htun, author and Distinguished Professor of Political Science at The University of New Mexico, died Friday after living with cancer the last few years. She was 55. Services have been set for Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 3 p.m. at Congregation Albert,...

Former United States Sen. Fred Harris, a long-time political figure, activist, and professor emeritus at The University of New Mexico, created and leaves behind an impressive legacy from a political career that impacted many United States citizens and...

Your favorite celebrity can often influence parts of your life through the music you listen to or even the outfits you wear but could a celebrity also influence who you vote for in an election? That's a question many researchers, including University of...

As the November election approaches, it is important to consider there is a wide range of obstacles impacting Americans' access to cast their ballot across the country, ranging from photo-ID requirements in some states, misinformation aimed at confusing...

Meet Michael Rocca, an associate professor in Political Science and the director of the Master of Public Policy Program, at The University of New Mexico. 

Artificial Intelligence has crept into our society in nearly every aspect of how we work or play, so it’s no surprise experts say AI is already playing a role in the 2024 election. Political Science Associate Professor Jessica Feezell at The University...