The Foundations of Peace: Clayton Thyne
This fall, Political Science Professor Clayton Thyne will be teaching A&S 100: Introduction to Peace Studies.
political science
UK Libraries Event to Feature Journalist John Egerton
The upcoming University of Kentucky Libraries Annual Dinner will feature and recognize this year's Award for Intellectual Achievement recipient, journalist and author John W. Egerton.
Arts & Sciences Alum Works with American Presidents to Archive History
UK alum Alan Lowe uses his degrees to make sure the history of President George W. Bush is archived for generations to come. Special thanks to Alan Lowe, the George W. Bush Foundation and the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum for the photographs and artifacts shown in this video.
Former U.S. Comptroller General Speaks Tonight at UK
University of Kentucky's Martin School of Public Policy and Administration is bringing a major national figure to campus to discuss the financial challenges facing America and the rest of the world. David M. Walker, who served as comptroller general of the United States and head of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) from 1998 to 2008, will address students, faculty, and the general public at 7:00 tonight.
UK Political Scientist Stephen Voss Offers Predictions for 2013
The fiscal cliff deadline came and went, President Barack Obama was inaugurated yesterday and the 113th Congress has had its first session. With these historical moments now passed, what does 2013 have in store for the nation? UK expert Stephen Voss weighs in on his predictions for the coming year.
UK Alum Works with American Presidents to Archive History
A UK graduate has spent most of his professional life helping archive history for various presidents. In fact, Alan Lowe is currently archiving the history of former President George W. Bush.
UK Student Goes Several Extra Miles For Internship
Hannah Simms is a junior at UK, majoring in international studies and political science with a minor in Chinese studies, as well as a member of the UK Honors Program. This past summer Simms spent three months in China, the bulk of which she devoted to working an internship with Lexmark's Shenzhen branch.
Celebrate A&S: 2012 Hall of Fame Inductee Jim Duff
Jim Duff graduated magna cum laude from the UK Honors Program in 1975, and holds B.A. degrees in both political science and philosophy. While at UK, Duff earned a Phi Beta Kappa membership and was a “walk on” for the University of Kentucky Men’s basketball team.
No Middle Man
By Colleen Glenn
After graduating from UK in the spring of 2011, James Chapman wasted no time in getting started on his career path. A dual Political Science and International Studies major at UK, Chapman continued doubling up on his studies in graduate school: he is now pursuing a joint law degree and Middle East policy master's degree at George Washington University.
Take Two: Faculty Take Revolutionary Look at International Conflict
by Rebekah Tilley
photos by Tim Collins
George Patton once said that “Compared to war, all other forms of human endeavor shrink to insignificance.”
