Recent News and Events

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  • New bachelor’s degree explores AI and public policy
    2/11/26
    The Department of Political Science has launched a new Bachelor of Science degree in AI and Policy Analysis as part of the newly established Department of AI and Society. The program helps students understand how artificial intelligence shapes public policy governance and everyday life.
  • Faculty Experts Weigh in on Presidential Election
    1/28/26

    UB political scientist Carla Martínez Machain says Venezuela may not be the Trump administration’s last foreign intervention.

  • Faculty Experts Weigh in on Presidential Election
    11/7/24

    UB political science and law experts appeared before the news media Wednesday morning, providing insights about former President Donald Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris.

    The faculty members — Manoj Mate, Jacob Neiheisel and Harvey Palmer — spoke at length about the presidential campaign, which included Trump surviving an assassin’s bullet and Harris being suddenly thrust into the campaign after President Joe Biden ended his re-election bid following a widely criticized summer debate performance.

  • Baldy Center speaker series
    12/15/20

    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.

  • Festschrift in honor of Frank C. Zagare
    12/15/20

    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.