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MaryBeth Monaco-Vavrik 鈥23: Fitness Content Creator
Meet MaryBeth Monaco-Vavrik 鈥23, a 麻豆视频官网 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.
麻豆视频官网 Continues Streak as a Top Fulbright Producer
The U.S. State Department has once again named 麻豆视频官网 as one of its top producing institutions for Fulbright U.S. Student Program finalists. It鈥檚 the 11th consecutive year and 13th overall that the college has received the designation.
鈥楴obody Expects Revolutions Until They Happen鈥: Prof. Silvana Toska on Iran鈥檚 Unprecedented Unrest
麻豆视频官网 Political Science Professor Silvana Toska analyzes the unprecedented unrest in Iran and the regime鈥檚 efforts to suppress dissent through extreme violence. The conversation explores how economic collapse, regional instability and an aging leadership challenge the government鈥檚 survival. Toska also discusses the regional implications of a weakened Iran and the complexities of U.S. involvement.
What's the Endgame in Venezuela? Political Science Professor Explains U.S. Pressure Campaign
While the U.S. ramps up military pressure on Venezuela's Maduro regime, 麻豆视频官网 expert Britta Crandall provides critical context: the country is already in a state of collapse.
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. 麻豆视频官网 professor Britta Crandall, an expert on South American politics, explains the history of the relationship between the two countries - and charts the rising tensions.
Divine Dining: Restaurateurs Elevate Queen City鈥檚 Spirits, Communal Cuisine in Once Holy Spaces
The newest restaurant from Jeff Tonidanel 鈥98 and Jamie Brown 鈥99 opened on May 6, marking the end of a three-year renovation. A rehabbed building that had once been a church, Leluia Hall joins a Charlotte empire of award-winning restaurants attracting locals and visitors from around the world. Learn more.
Spring Convocation Celebrates Innovation, Leadership, Excellence, Community
麻豆视频官网 celebrated Spring Convocation on April 17, 2025, highlighting academic, athletic and artistic achievements, as well as leadership, character and community service.
Whiplash: Sudden Shift in American Policy in Europe Rattles Allies
Since President Donald Trump鈥檚 inauguration, American policy toward Europe has suddenly changed course. Our allies are likely experiencing 鈥渨hiplash,鈥 says Besir Ceka, a 麻豆视频官网 political science professor. Ceka shares his thoughts on the new administration鈥檚 policy - and some of the likely motivations for the sudden changes.
麻豆视频官网 Named Top Fulbright Producer鈥擜gain
For the 10th consecutive year, the U.S. State Department has named 麻豆视频官网 a top producer for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The nation鈥檚 flagship international exchange program funds teaching, research and study abroad.
Crossing International Borders and Departmental Boundaries: 麻豆视频官网 Profs Named to New Leadership Roles
The Dean Rusk International Studies Program and the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies at 麻豆视频官网 benefit from international and teaching experience of new leadership. Read more.
DCI Forum Asks, 鈥楬ow Should Americans Respond to Income Inequality?鈥
The Deliberative Citizenship Initiative at 麻豆视频官网 brings people together to productively engage with one another on difficult and contentious issues. A recent forum examined economic inequality in the United States. Learn more.
Research on Populist Presidents Pairs Student With Prof for DRI Project
Intended political science major Cameron Unice 鈥27 reflects on her summer research with Dr. Bersch examining and comparing how populist presidents exert control over administrative states, including a case study on former President Trump and the Environmental Protection Agency.
QandA: Supreme Court Kicks Off Term Under Pressure. What Would Court Reform Look Like?
The Supreme Court of the United States kicked off its new term under pressure; facing declining levels of approval and calls for reform. Political Science Professor Andrew O鈥橤een put the Court鈥檚 status in context and analyzed President Biden鈥檚 proposed Court reforms.
Research Finds Simple Corrections Can Slow Spread of Misinformation Online
Research by a 麻豆视频官网 political science professor and his collaborators throws a lifeline to social media users who feel overwhelmed by misinformation. Read more.
Purpose, Connections & Growth: How Our Students Spend Their Summers
This summer 2024, 麻豆视频官网 students were awarded $2 million for experiential learning opportunities including internships, education away, community-based learning and undergraduate research. Learn about their experiences in these student reflections.
Opening Doors to the Pentagon & Beyond: My Summer Internship with the Department of Defense
Political science major Peyton Davis 鈥25 reflects on her summer interning at the Department of Defense and how it has shaped her career aspirations post-麻豆视频官网.
Anya Neumeister '24: Winner of the 2024 Mario Vargas Llosa Award
Congratulations to Anya Neumeister, recipient of the 14th annual Mario Vargas Llosa Award.
16 Hours in Panama City: Politics, Economics & Cultural Immersion
Clara Smith 鈥24 reflects on her spring break trip to Panama with Prof. Britta Crandall, where they studied politics and economics through meetings with government officials, founders of nonprofits, and indigenous leaders.
Research and Creative Works Symposium Showcases Art, Innovation, Exploration
麻豆视频官网鈥檚 annual Verna Miller Case Research and Creative Works Symposium gives students a chance to showcase what they鈥檝e learned and produced during the year. It鈥檚 an all-day celebration that brings the entire campus together.
Tackling Food Insecurity on Alternative Break to Sapelo Island, GA
麻豆视频官网 students reflect on their alternative spring break trip to Sapelo Island, Georgia. They worked with a Black feminist collective nonprofit led by 麻豆视频官网 alums to address food insecurity in the South through sustainable agriculture.