News & Announcements Archive


Congratulations Raychel Gadson!

Raychel Gadson, Political Science Department graduate student, has been named an APSA Diversity Fellow by the American Political Science Association in addition to winning the Sidney Mintz Student Fellowship for Field […]


Hahrie Han selected to join American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Hahrie Han selected to join American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Professorr and political scientist Hahrie Han from Johns Hopkins University have been selected to join the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the oldest learned societies in the U.S. Membership in the academy is considered a career honor and recognizes individuals for their excellence and leadership, their distinction in working across disciplines, and their achievements in advancing the common good. They are among 261 scholars selected for membership to the academy this year.


Class examines public health through the lens of Africana studies

Questioning norms and shifting perspectives were top goals in creating the course, say instructors Robbie Shilliam, professor in the Department of Political Science, and Alexandre White, assistant professor in the Department of Sociology. Last year, influenced by the pandemic, faculty discussed the idea of turning an Africana studies lens on public health to provide a focal point for exploring the ongoing impacts of colonialism, slavery, and other histories of racial oppression.


Renee Marlin-Bennett on Chopped Liver and Mean Memes

Professor Renee Marlin-Bennett was interviewed by Hillary Matfess, Hopkins alumna, for “Say More About That“, a Bridging the Gap podcast. Professor Renee Marlin-Bennett researches global problems involving information and how […]