The Baldy Center proudly sponsors a series of speakers each year who share their ongoing work on important topics in law and society. The speakers provide an important catalyst for research and dialogue in the Baldy community. Our events are held according to UB's developing COVID-19 related protocols.
The Department of Political Science will host a festschrift conference “The Scientific Study of Interstate Conflict” honoring our colleague, UB Distinguished Professor Frank C. Zagare at the Center for Tomorrow on October 22 and 23, 2021.
UB's CAS to introduce new degree programs including BA in Global Affairs, MA in Global Affairs & BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE). See full story: http://www.buffalo.edu/ubnow/stories/2021/06/cas-new-degrees.html
Jake Kathman's new book Peacekeeping in the Midst of War (with Lisa Hultman and Megan Shannon). 2020. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press, was awarded the "Best Book Award for books published in 2018 and 2019" by the Conflict Processes Section of the American Political Science Association. Congratulations Jake!
Political science professors say they help students develop both hard skills, such as data analysis, and soft skills, such as communication abilities. A degree in political science can lead to a career in the public or private sector. Included in the USNews article is Dr. Joshua Meddaugh who graduated from UB in 2012 with his PhD in Political Science.
