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Lecture on 'The Lesbian South' by University of Mississippi's Jaime Harker
Jaime Harker of the University of Mississippi will discuss her new book, The Lesbian South at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, in Kimpel Hall 214.
Middle East Expert to Discuss Humanitarian Crisis, Civil War in Yemen on Oct. 11
Professor Charles Schmitz of Towson University will give a lecture titled "Yemen in the War's Aftermath." The lecture will be at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, in Gearhart Hall.
Small Donations to Presidential Primaries Are on Rise, Study Finds
Researchers were surprised to find the impact of small individual donations has grown, while medium and large donations have fallen.
New Short Talks From the Hill: Taking the Pulse of the State with Janine Parry
Janine Parry, professor of political science, discusses the trends and shifts in public opinion she's observed over two decades as director of the Arkansas Poll.
Arkansas Committee to Examine State's Incarceration Practices, Policies
Four University of Arkansas faculty members serve on the Arkansas Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights with regard to incarceration rates in the state.
Fulbright College Introduces 2018 Sturgis Fellows
Four talented, driven Arkansas high school graduates joined the distinguished list of Sturgis Fellows in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences this fall.
Political Science Department to Host Public Lecture in Honor of Constitution Day
As part of Constitution Day, professor Janine Parry will examine "Sex and the Constitution: Equality for Whom, When, and Why" at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, in Giffels Auditorium.
Gender and Politics in the Middle East to be Offered for Fall 2018
The course will be offered Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-3:15 p.m.
Twentieth Annual Arkansas Poll: Call for Questions
The Arkansas Poll team invites proposals for questions from faculty of all disciplines to be included on the 20th annual Arkansas Poll. Deadline to submit proposed questions is Aug. 20.
Fulbright College Launches New Initiative for Resilient Philanthropy and Public Policy
Building on its Master of Public Administration and Nonprofit Studies, the Department of Political Science has launched a new initiative focused on resilient philanthropy and public policy.