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Anatomy of Unrest

鶹Ƶ Political Science Professor Silvana Toska discusses her book Revolutionary Emotions, exploring how anger, hope, and shared identity drive global uprisings from the Arab Spring to Iran.

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From Döner to Drama: My Spring Break Trip to Berlin

Learn how Rosa Ramirez ’26 stepped into the physical spaces of her senior thesis during a Berlin field trip, conducting independent, funded and global research while experiencing German culture and language beyond the 鶹Ƶ campus.

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MaryBeth Monaco-Vavrik ’23: Fitness Content Creator

Meet MaryBeth Monaco-Vavrik ’23, a 鶹Ƶ political science and communications alum who turned a viral Pilates video into a full-time career as a fitness content creator. Learn how she's analyzing the sociological and political implications of the fitness industry while traveling the world.

2025 Fulbrights

鶹Ƶ Continues Streak as a Top Fulbright Producer

The U.S. State Department has once again named 鶹Ƶ as one of its top producing institutions for Fulbright U.S. Student Program finalists. It’s the 11th consecutive year and 13th overall that the college has received the designation.

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‘Nobody Expects Revolutions Until They Happen’: Prof. Silvana Toska on Iran’s Unprecedented Unrest

鶹Ƶ Political Science Professor Silvana Toska analyzes the unprecedented unrest in Iran and the regime’s efforts to suppress dissent through extreme violence. The conversation explores how economic collapse, regional instability and an aging leadership challenge the government’s survival. Toska also discusses the regional implications of a weakened Iran and the complexities of U.S. involvement.

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Sanctions Mark New Era of US-Brazil Relations

The United States recently imposed tariffs on Brazilian goods and sanctioned a justice of the Brazilian Supreme Court. The changes mark a major shift in US-Brazil relations. 鶹Ƶ professor Britta Crandall, an expert on South American politics, explains the history of the relationship between the two countries - and charts the rising tensions.

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Whiplash: Sudden Shift in American Policy in Europe Rattles Allies

Since President Donald Trump’s inauguration, American policy toward Europe has suddenly changed course. Our allies are likely experiencing “whiplash,” says Besir Ceka, a 鶹Ƶ political science professor. Ceka shares his thoughts on the new administration’s policy - and some of the likely motivations for the sudden changes.

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鶹Ƶ Named Top Fulbright Producer—Again

For the 10th consecutive year, the U.S. State Department has named 鶹Ƶ a top producer for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The nation’s flagship international exchange program funds teaching, research and study abroad.