Political Science

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The Political Science department mentors students through a journey from fact to theory, then on to the application of theory.

Diana Boros
- Associate Professor of Political Science
(240) 895-2223
Kent Hall 127B
Supreme Court of Maryland Hears Oral Arguments at St. Mary's College
March 7, 2024
Attorney argues before the Maryland Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Maryland heard oral arguments in the auditorium of the Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center on the campus of St. Mary's College of Maryland on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. This marked only the second time in recent history that Maryland's highest court held oral… Find Out More
Three SMCM Graduates Named Fulbright Semi-Finalists
February 6, 2024
Fulbright program logo
Recent St. Mary's College of Maryland graduates Charlotte Mac Kay '22, Surisitee Motiram '23 and Nicholas Howard '23 have been named semi-finalists in the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program by the U.S. Department of State. The program "offers unparalleled opportunities in all academic… Find Out More
Professor Eberly Appointed to Governor's Commission on Service and Volunteerism
January 19, 2024
Professor Todd Eberly
Professor Todd Eberly was recently appointed to a three-year term on the Governor's Commission on Service and Volunteerism by Maryland Governor Wes Moore.

The Commission was created in 1994 to oversee Maryland's AmeriCorps activities and resources under the National and Community Service Trust Act… Find Out More
Associate Professor Ugues Appointed to Maryland 250 Commission by Governor
November 15, 2023
Professor Ugues
Antonio Ugues Jr., PhD, associate professor of political science and director of the Center for the Study of Democracy, was recently appointed to the Maryland 250 Commission by Maryland Governor Wes Moore.

The Maryland 250 Commission was created by executive order to serve as Maryland's official… Find Out More
Velasco Completes Summer Institute at Georgetown University
August 15, 2023
Nadia Velasco
Nadia Velasco ’25 participated in the Political Science Predoctoral Summer Institute hosted by Georgetown University on June 12-16, 2023. The competitive program offers training for students considering a PhD in political science or closely related field. Participating students meet with other… Find Out More
Delegation from Estonia visits St. Mary's College of Maryland
August 22, 2022
Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for the Study of Democracy Antonio Ugues Jr. speaks to delegation from Pärnu County, Estonia at SMCM earlier this month
St. Mary’s College of Maryland recently hosted a visit by a delegation from Pärnu County, Estonia, visiting St. Mary’s County.  In 2019, St. Mary’s County formally established a “sister county” relationship with its Baltic counterparts, and this visit was part of the collaboration the relationship… Find Out More
Associate Professor Antonio Ugues Jr. Featured in The Deseret News
August 2, 2022
Antonio Ugues Jr.
Antonio Ugues Jr., associate professor of political science and director of the Center for the Study of Democracy at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, was featured in an article in “The Deseret News” called “The rising tide of authoritarianism.” 

“Democracy is in retreat,” said Ugues in the article… Find Out More
Professor Walter Hill Published in the Humanist
April 13, 2022
Walter Hill
Political Science Professor Walter Hill had an article published in The Humanist. The article, "An Examination of Policy Views by Race & Religion" ran on January 13, 2022. Read the full article here.
Jordan Williams Presents Paper at Regional Conference
April 8, 2022
Jordan Williams at conference
St. Mary's College of Maryland's Jordan Williams '23 presented his paper, "Putin's Information War," at this year’s Phi Alpha Theta Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference held at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. on March 26. Williams' paper was included in a panel on war and… Find Out More
Political Science Professor Todd Eberly publishes new book, "The Trump Effect"
March 1, 2022
book cover of The Trump Effect: Disruption and Its Consequences in US Politics and Government, edited by Steven Schier and Todd Eberly.
Professor of Political Science Todd Eberly is co-editor with colleague Steven Schier on a new book titled "The Trump Effect: Disruption and its Consequences fin US Politics and Government" (Rowman and Littlefield, 2022). 
Prominent scholars of American institutions, politics and public policy… Find Out More
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