Department of Political Science The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Edinburg & Brownsville, TX
Joined January 2018
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Faculty Accomplishment Friday!
Congrats to Dr. Dongkyu Kim and his co-authors on their publication of their article; "Institutional and Ideational Features of Canadian-US Fishery Management Networks: Connectivity, Coherence, and Collaboration."
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Faculty Accomplishment Friday!
Political scientist Dr. Bryant William Sculos was interviewed by The Rider about the new ban on the sale of smokable cannabis taking effect in Texas beginning in April.
#FacultyAccomplishmentFriday
utrgvrider.com/texas-bans-sm…
Dr. Clyde W. Barrow has recently published “Reading C. Wright Mills in the Age of Trump,” where he discusses the influence and enduring relevance of C. Wright Mills and his critique of elite decadence in the popular magazine Jacobin.
Read it here: jacobin.com/2026/02/wright-m…
Reminder! Happening Tomorrow!
Please join us as we come together to celebrate the life of Dr. Gary Joe Mounce.
This memorial service is an opportunity for colleagues, students, and friends to honor a life well lived.
Faculty Accomplishment Friday!
Dr. Michael Smith has published “Small state, global
norm: the challenge of Syrian asylum-seekers in
Cyprus,” in Third World Quarterly!
Read the full article here:
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On Tues., Jan 20, PPLSS & the McAllen Public Library hosted the 1st event in the Civics Simplified talk series. Dr Robert Velez delivered a fascinating talk on civil rights, followed by a lively and extended Q&A session. Thanks to those who attended!
The next talk is on Feb 10!
Join us in a new partnership b/w PPLSS & the McAllen Public Library; "Civics Simplified: Understanding Government!”
The series starts TODAY, w/ a presentation on civil rights by Dr. Velez. Join us @ 6PM @ the McAllen Public Library. This free event is open to the public.
Please join us as we come together to celebrate the life of Dr. Gary Joe Mounce.
Their kindness, mentorship, and commitment to our academic community will not be forgotten.
This memorial service is an opportunity for colleagues, students, and friends to honor a life well lived.
Join us in a new partnership b/w PPLSS & the McAllen Public Library; "Civics Simplified: Understanding Government!”
The series starts Tues, Jan. 20, w/ a presentation on civil rights by Dr. Velez. Join us @ 6PM @ the McAllen Public Library. This free event is open to the public.
Join us in a new partnership b/w PPLSS & the McAllen Public Library; "Civics Simplified: Understanding Government!”
The series starts Tues, Jan. 20, w/ a presentation on civil rights by Dr. Velez. Join us @ 6PM @ the McAllen Public Library. This free event is open to the public.
Still looking for courses for Spring 2026? Look no further! PPLSS still has courses available for you to enroll in.
These courses are taught by expert faculty & will provide you knowledge and skills towards career paths in gov’t, policy analysis, and politics!
#LearnWithPPLSS
Congratulations to Dr. Shin for her chapter, "Sustainable water management and navigating the water challenges in East Asia," co-written with Fangchao Dong and Muhammad Tauhidur Rahman. Check it out here: iopscience.iop.org/book/edit…
Faculty Accomplishment Friday!
Dr. Juhyun Bae (@jbae1232) has published a co-authored article (with Jake Haselswerdt), “The Safety Net and the Gig Economy: Policy Attitudes and Political Participation,” in @PoPpublicsphere. doi.org/10.1017/S15375927251…
Dr. Bryant William Sculos's interview with Dr. Tom Malleson whose book Against Inequality: The Practical and Ethical Case for Abolishing the Superrich won the 2024 Michael Harrington Book Award - was recently published in the journal New Political Science. read.dukeupress.edu/nps/arti…
Interested in learning more about courses that fit your interests? Attend the College of Liberal Arts Registration Showcase on both campuses next week! Connect with faculty from CLA and explore the wide range of majors and minors offered across our 12 departments.
#UTRGVEvents
Join us for a PPLSS Town Hall Thursday! The PPLSS director invites all PPLSS undergraduate students to a conversation about proposed updates to the program. This will also be an open, student-led discussion aimed at understanding what undergraduate students value and hope to see!
Join us for an unforgettable three-week study abroad experience in Cyprus, June 8–29, 2026 (Summer I). Dive into the island’s rich history, explore ancient ruins and stunning coastlines, and study political dynamics shaped by centuries of cultural intersections.
Courses offered include POLS 2305, 2306, 3323, and 4393. Learn from both sides of the “Green Line” and witness how history and politics converge in this unique setting.
#pplss #utrgv #utrgvstudents
Courses offered include POLS 2305, 2306, 3323, and 4393. Learn from both sides of the “Green Line” and witness how history and politics converge in this unique setting.
#pplss #utrgv #utrgvstudents
