Political Science

Hello Political Science Students!

Welcome to December and your final weeks of the fall 2026 semester. December 8th will start the last week of classes, with finals week beginning December 15th. Now is the perfect time to review your course syllabi again and ensure you know exactly what the expectations are for each of your classes at the end of the semester. Identify the date, time and location of any final exams, as they could be different than your regular meeting time! This can be a stressful time of year, so lean into your campus resources. Your academic advisor, navigators, success coaches, and career coaches are all here to help you! Continue reading…

 

Academic Advising Appointments

Portrait picture of Carmen KelleACADEMIC ADVISING
Advising appointments are available for meetings via In-Person or Zoom. Visit the Student Success Hub to schedule an appointment with Carmen (you can see your assigned advisor in MyRED or the Student Success Hub). If scheduling an online zoom meeting, the instructions Continue reading…

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Spring Course Spotlight - POLS 492 Special Topics - Healthcare Law and Policy

This course introduces students to legal and regulatory structures that govern healthcare delivery and public health in the United States. The course primarily focuses on the law as it relates to the the relationship between providers and patients, and it covers topics like organ transplantation, advances in biotechnology, reproductive health, the right to die, and the limited right to receive care. Emphasizing the interaction between individual rights and collective health responsibilities, the course uses case studies to analyze how the law mediates (or exacerbates) tensions among patients, providers and policymakers in a the rapidly evolving healthcare environment. Continue reading…

 

ASUN GLC Senator Panel

ASUN Senator Roundtable 12/4 5:30 Swanson AuditoriumThe ASUN Government Liaison Committee is committed to expanding opportunities for student civic engagement and direct connection with policymakers.

This Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in the Swanson Auditorium, four Nebraska state senators—Dungan, Conrad, Prokop and Quick—will take part in a moderated panel Continue reading…

 

UNL Political Science Student Advisory Board

The Department of Political Science is devoted to giving students the best possible education on how to be a citizen of the world. A liberal arts degree, by its nature, teaches students how to analyze critically, and write and communicate effectively. This combined with learning about government and Continue reading…

 

Hiring Pre-Law Student Ambassadors

Pre-Law Student Ambassadors
Are you a current Pre-Law student at UNL? Apply to be a Pre-Law Student Ambassador and get paid to talk to future Huskers about your experiences as a Pre-Law student!
General Requirements:
• Current undergraduate student at UNL on the Pre-Law track
• Spring 2026 availability: Mondays from 10:45 AM-12:00 PM and/or Fridays from 9:45-10:45 AM
• There are more opportunities to work outside of these two time frames!
• Public speaking experience/comfortable presenting in front of others
• Exceptional teamwork skills
Benefits:
• $15/hour
• 1-10 hours/week
• Flexible schedule
• Fun work environment
• Convenient work location
How to Apply?
• Send your resume and Spring 2026 availability to kbartlett2@nebraska.edu
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MAX Pre-Law by AccessLex® scholarship program!

AccessLex InstituteBig news: the MAX Pre-Law by AccessLex® scholarship program has launched! Four future law students starting next year will each snag $15,000 toward their first year of law school.

Students can dive in and earn entries by completing MAX Pre-Law lessons, attending webinars, and watching videos on Ask EDNA!® – the Education Network at AccessLex. Continue reading…

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Apply for the APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute (RBSI) Program

RBSI 2024 ClassThe American Political Science Association (APSA) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Ralph Bunche Summer Institute. The RBSI is an intensive five-week program designed to introduce undergraduate juniors to the world of doctoral study in political science.

The 2026 institute will be held May 24–June 25, 2026, at Duke University. Please consider sharing this with students that could benefit from the program.

Applications are due Friday, January 25, 2026. Continue reading…

More details at: https://apsanet.org/DIVERSITY/Ralph-Bunche-Summer-Institute/How-to-Apply/
 
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