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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Our final second year M.A. student highlight is Yasmina Idris! 🎉 Yasmina's research focuses on online propaganda of armed groups in the Middle East and the incorporation of generative AI.📚

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Faith Khumalo as an Instructor in the Department of Political Science this semester! 👏

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Our next M.A. student highlight is Tristan Reeves!🎉 Tristan's research focuses on quantitative approaches to social movement studies, tax law, and international political economy. 📚

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Our next M.A. student highlight is Ethan Miller!🎉 Ethan's research focuses on Migrations and borders in South Asia. 📚 He was was drawn to the wonderful professors in the department and the interactions he had with them in classes during his undergraduate degree.

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Next up: Jackson Futch! 🎉 Jackson's research focuses on Political Theory, particularly the intersection of theories of subjectivization and environmental political thought. His first chapter is on the way in which Trump and MAGA utilized Hurricane Helene in the 2024 election cycle.

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Next up: Ethan Dettman!🎉 Ethan's research focuses on Chinese foreign policy and statecraft, particularly how Chinese technology transfers impact democratic processes in recipient states.📚

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Next up for our M.A. student highlights is Laci Reed! 🎉 Laci is a second year master's student whose research examines the intersection of legal policy, national security, and the ways in which law shapes national security policy.📚

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Our next second year master's student we would like to highlight is Miabella Wehri!🎉 For Miabella, she chose the master's program in political science because of her undergraduate experience at Virginia Tech. This made her excited to continue her education in the department. 📚

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Meet August Hawel! The first of our 9 second year M.A. students we are highlighting!🎉 August was drawn to Department of Political Science's multidisciplinary approach to issues. His research examines the politics of public health/policy and their impact on societal outcomes.

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Recently several political science and international studies students presented their research at the Irregular Warfare Center Colloquium.📚 Their research presentation was on the threat posed by commercially available and 3-D printed drones to US Homeland Security.

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We are excited to introduce you to our 15 first and second-year M.A. students! 📚🎉 Over the next few weeks we will introduce each student and share their research interests, academic goals, hobbies, and more! Be sure to check back on our page for these profiles and join us in wishing our M.A.

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Nicole Ni, the final faculty member joining the Department of Political Science this semester! 👏 A professor of religion, culture, and political economy, Ni studies the intersection of religion, popular culture, and the digital economy, especially how non-Western

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Rachel Scott, one of two new faculty members joining the Department of Political Science this semester! 👏 A professor of religion and politics, Dr. Scott's research focuses particularly on Islamic political thought, modern Islamic law, constitutions,

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Dr. Binio Binev, assistant professor of political science, recently published Crossroads After Communism (Cambridge University Press, 2026). 📚

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

With mid-term elections approaching, Dr. Karen Hult, professor of political science, was recently interviewed in the Roanoke Times about the upcoming primary elections for several U.S. House of Representatives seats. In this interview, Hult discusses the discrepancy in financial c

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Dr. Audrey Reeves, assistant professor of political science, recently published a coauthored article, "Motioning the International" in International Political Sociology, a leading journal of the International Studies Association. 📚

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Dr. Farida Jalalzai, professor of political science, recently published her book, "Gender, Leadership, and Crisis: Possibilities and Perils For Women Leaders"(Oxford, 2026). 📚

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Dr. Caitlin Jewitt, associate professor of political science, gave the keynote address at the League of Women Voters of Montgomery County Annual Dinner on May 7, 2026, entitled, "Safeguarding Elections: Real and Perceived Threats."

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Dr. Lilly Frost, assistant professor of political science, was invited to present her research on "intentional ambiguity" at the Conference on Façade Politics at Yale University in May 2026.📚

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

🎓It is hard to believe graduation was almost a month ago!🎓 Join us again in congratulating all of our 2026 PSCI/IS graduates!🎉 We can't wait to see all the great things you will do!🧡

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

🎉 Senior Spotlight! 🎉 Emma Roshioru is a graduating Senior majoring in Political Science and Public Relations! 📚🎓 Emma credits the Department of Political Science for her research skills. She describes these skills as instrumental in preparation for her both in and out of academia.

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Leela Ohri is a graduating senior with dual degrees in Biochemistry and National Security & Foreign Affairs with a minor in Spanish. She is this year's recipient of the IS Program Outstanding Senior Award!🏆 Join us in congratulating Leela on this major accomplishment! 👏👏 Well done, Leela! 🧡🎉

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Ardenne Sklavos graduated last December with a dual degree in International Relations and French and a minor in Arabic.🎓 Ardenne is this year's recipient of the IS Program Outstanding Research Paper Award. 🏆 Join us in congratulating Ardenne on this major accomplishment!👏👏 Well done, Ardenne!🧡🎉

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Caroline Doffermyre, a graduating senior majoring in Political Science, is this year's recipient of the Harris Award! 🏆 Join us in congratulating Caroline on this major accomplishment!👏👏 Well done, Caroline!🧡🎉

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Jocelyn Holinka, a graduating senior majoring in Political Science, with a minor in Science, Technology, and Law, is this year's recipient of the Bernd Award! 🏆

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

To begin our recognition of this year's senior awards, we would like to spotlight Bailey Edwards! ⭐️ Bailey Edwards, a senior International Relations major and Spanish minor, is this year's recipient of "The IS Program Outstanding Research Paper Award!"🏆 Well done, Bailey! 🧡🎉

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Dr. Elane Westfaul delivered an outstanding and engaging talk last Friday on a paper entitled “More-than-Human Meditation in Land Protection: Prayer as Analytic” 📚

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

🎉 Senior Spotlight! 🎉 Leela Ohri is a graduating Senior majoring in National Security and Foreign Affairs! 📚🎓 Leela looks back on her time at Virginia Tech as incredibly valuable, due to the many opportunities the Department of Political Science provides students in and out of the classroom! 🧡

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Join us on April 24th at 1PM, as we welcome Dr. Elane Westfaul, University of California-Irvine, to present their talk, “More-than-Human Mediation in Land Protection: Prayer as Analytic.” 🗓️ To access the paper, reach out to Dr. Mauro Caraccioli (mauroj@vt.edu).

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Dr Audrey Reeves, assistant professor of political science, is a coeditor for a special issue on "The global politics of memory: feminist perspectives on the curation of violence," recently published in the Journal of Gender Studies. 📝

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

On March 24, Dr. François Debrix, Professor of Political Science, received the Distinguished Scholar Award from the Theory section of the International Studies Association at this year's convention in Columbus, OH. Join us in congratulating Dr. Debrix on this incredible achievement!👏

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Dr. Michael Moehler, Professor, Department of Political Science, was recently appointed to the Academy of Faculty Leadership! Join us in congratulating Dr. Moehler on this tremendous achievement!👏

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

In honor of Graduate Education Week, let's take a moment to highlight one of our incredible second-year M.A. students, Mallory Premock!🎉 Join us in celebrating Mallory and all her achievements, as well as the rest of our amazing M.A. students who continue to inspire us!🧡

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

It's Graduate Education Week! Stay tuned to our page throughout the week as we highlight all the great work our incredible graduate students do! 🎉 Join us in celebrating our outstanding graduate students!👏🎉

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

🎓Alumni Highlight!🎓 Meet Emmett Pepper, he earned his B.A. in Political Science in 2000. He is currently a successful attorney and a member of the Charleston, WV, City Council. He is married to his wife Emma with two young sons. 🏛️ Join us in congratulating Emmett on all of his achievements!🎉🧡

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

📚New Book Publication!📚 Dr. Mauro Caraccioli, associate professor of political science, recently published an edited volume entitled "Interlingual Relations: Global Politics in a Polygot World" (University of Michigan Press, 2026) with co-editor Dr. Einar Wigen.🎉👏 Congratulations, Dr. Caraccioli!🧡

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Dr. Lilly Frost, Assistant Professor of Political Science, recently published an article in the Journal of Ethnic And Migration Studies entitled "Ambiguous elimination: Jordan’s denationalisation of West Bank Palestinians." 📚

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Earlier this month, several Political Science students attended the International Model NATO conference in Washington, D.C. 🏛️ Virginia Tech Students won three awards as both distinguished and outstanding delegations by Albania (represented by our Political Science students) as the best delegation! 👏

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Dr. Lucy Britt, from Bates College, delivered an outstanding and engaging talk last Thursday on a chapter of her current book project entitled “Hiding in Plain Sight: Fugitive Sanctuary in Black Communities within Slave Society.” 📚 Please join us in thanking Dr. Britt!👏👏

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

A big thank you to all those who donated to our department! 🧡 Your generosity powers our students, faculty, programs, and fuels hands-on learning, research, and real-world opportunities that make an impact every single day.

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

There is still time left to Give!!!⏰ Help us rally to reach our donator goal of 75 by Noon today for an extra $5000 that will go to helping our students achieve their academic goals and dreams!♥️🧡 Follow the link: liberalarts.vt.edu/l/give-to-psci

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

#VTGivingDay starts now!🎉 From now until noon tomorrow (2/19), join us in helping make an impact for students in our department! All gifts, big or small, will go to help student scholarships, department programming, and other student- focused opportunities!📚 liberalarts.vt.edu/l/give-to-psci

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Become a Giving Day ambassador today and help support our students! Make a gift using your unique ambassador link, encourage two other Hokies to make a gift through your link on Giving Day, and score a VT branded memo board! 😎 Sign up here: givingday.vt.edu/giving-day/1...

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Mark your calendars for #VTGivingDay! 🗓️ On February 18-19, from noon-noon, join other Hokies across the country and around the world that will support political science students by making a gift to the Department of Political Science! 🏛️ Your gift helps us support student scholarships!🧡♥️

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Join us on Feb. 19th at 2:30 in Major Williams 502 to hear Dr. Lucy Britt, Bates College, give a talk on her paper “Hiding in Plain Sight: Fugitive Sanctuary in Black Communities within Slave Society.”🗓️

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Looking to continue your education in Political Science?📚🏛️ Our Political Science MA program consistently ranks as one of the best PSCI MA's in the country, and we offer opportunities for full funding and a monthly stipend!🏆 Apply by Feb. 15 for funding opportunities!

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

In collaboration with the Freedom Scholars grant, the Department of Political Science, and Dr. Karin Kitchens, Associate Professor in Political Science, Dr. Megan Stewart will give a talk on contraband camps in the U.S. South during the Civil War. 📚

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

❄️Wishing all of our Political Science Hokies a Happy Holidays!❄️ Have a wonderful break!⛄️🧡

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

🎉Congratulations to all of our Fall Graduates!🎉 We can't wait to see all the great things you will do!🧡

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Virginia Tech Department of Political Science @vtpsci.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Happy Reading Day to all our PSCI/IS Hokies! 📚🦃 Final exams begin tomorrow, study hard and finish out the semester strong!💪📝 You're going to do great!🧡❤️

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