political science

Wilkes University will observe Constitution Day on Tues., Sept. 17 with a lecture exploring how the American Revolution shaped the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. John Hepp, professor at history at Wilkes, will speak on the topic at 11 a.m. in room 107 of Breiseth Hall, 137-159 S. Franklin…

Sara Wolman, a 2011 Wilkes graduate, is an interpretive park ranger for U.S. Fish and Wildlife in remote King Salmon, Alaska. She recently was interviewed on an episode of the She Explores podcast. On the podcast, she talks about building a career in the tundra and about environmental change that…

To celebrate the achievements of our soon-to-be graduates, News@Wilkes will highlight stand-out seniors throughout Senior Week and in the week following commencement.  Geraldine Ndidi Ojukwu Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, minor in economics Hometown: Budd Lake, N.J. Activities and Achievements:Ojukwu served as the chairperson of Wilkes University Democrats, was a…

Wilkes University professor of political science Thomas Baldino concluded class for the final time on May 1. As left the classroom for the last time, faculty, staff and students lined the hall of Breiseth to applaud Baldino as he exited the classroom. Baldino has been an educator for more than…

Wilkes University students Matthew Finnegan and Joshua Bradley presented research papers during the Pi Sigma Alpha National Student Research Conference. The event took place Feb. 15-17 at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Pi Sigma Alpha is the national political science honor society. Finnegan is a junior political science and…

Impeachment and control will be the topic of discussion when Wilkes University’s chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, Sigma Pi, hosts a lecture on March 26. The lecture entitled, “The Legal and Political Checks on the President,” will feature Scott Meinke professor and chair of political science at Bucknell University and…

Thomas Baldino, professor of political science at Wilkes University, recently was featured in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for his insights on the midterm elections. Baldino explained the polarization at the polls may not be impacted by recent events including the tragedy at the Squirrel Hill synagogue which killed 11 individuals. “We’ve never had…

Wilkes University will observe Constitution Day on Tuesday, Sept. 18 with a timely lecture exploring Supreme Court nominations and their impact on the constitution.  Michael R. Dimino, a professor at Widener University Commonwealth Law School will speak about  “Supreme Court Appointments and the Battle for the Constitution”. The lecture will…