Tag Political science
UW-Madison welcomes new faculty
Alongside the slew of incoming freshmen, another group of new Badgers is making a debut at the University of Wisconsin–Madison this fall.
‘Office Hours’ provides update on state of the economy
Get an update on where the economy is headed by watching “Office Hours,” a half-hour weekly talk show on the Big Ten Network, which airs at 4 p.m. EST/3 p.m. CDT today (Monday, Aug. 31).
Latest Badger Poll results released
The latest results of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Badger Poll have been released.
Big Ten Network show analyzes Obama’s first 100 days
The seventh episode of “Office Hours,” a half-hour weekly talk show on the Big Ten Network, brings nationally recognized experts from the UW–Madison campus together in a discussion of President Barack Obama’s first 100 days in office.
Gladfelter Awards recognize government innovation
Improvements in the state's capital finance program, Madison's switch from manual to automated refuse collection and an informational blitz on a city of Princeton referendum have won Lloyd D. Gladfelter Awards for government innovation.
Recent sightings: Inaugural day of class
More than 500 students watched the inauguration of President Barack Obama live during Professor Ken Goldstein’s Political Science 104 class on Jan. 20 in…
Political scientists offer post-election perspectives
University of Wisconsin–Madison political science professors Katherine Cramer Walsh and Barry Burden provided their perspectives on the historic nature of Tuesday's presidential election and the massive turnout of voters across the nation.
Journalism students tackle real-time election coverage
As a history-making race for the White House enters its final hours, a group of University of Wisconsin–Madison journalism students are busy crafting pre-election coverage and preparing to cover Election Day with a campus bent.
Doughnuts, politics and a look into Wisconsin’s views and values
A knot of older men gather around a table in a Madison-area bakery each morning to laugh, crack wise, talk about politics over doughnuts and warm themselves with round after round of hot coffee.
Wisconsin Advertising Project analysis
The Wisconsin Advertising Project today released an analysis showing that Democrat Barack Obama outspent Republican John McCain on television advertising nearly 3-to-1 between Oct. 21 and Oct. 28.
Big Ten Battleground Poll to air again this weekend
The Big Ten Network will rebroadcast "Big Ten Battleground: Campaign 2008" on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. CDT (8 p.m. EDT), marking the first time academic programming will appear in prime time on the network.
Obama leading all Midwest states in Big Ten Battleground Poll
As the race for the White House enters its final days, the Big Ten Battleground Poll shows Barack Obama holds significant leads over John McCain in eight crucial Midwest states.
Results of second Big Ten Battleground Poll will be analyzed on Big Ten Network
As the race for the White House enters its final, crucial days, results of the second Big Ten Battleground Poll detailing the attitudes of voters in the eight-state Big Ten region will be released on Thursday, Oct. 23.
Wisconsin Advertising Project analyzes tone of ads in White House race
During the Wednesday (Oct. 15) presidential debate, both candidates made claims about the tone of the other's television advertising campaign.
Freedom of Information Council’s anniversary marked at UW–Madison event
The Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council, a statewide nonprofit group devoted to protecting access to public meetings and records, will mark its 30th anniversary with a program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Monday, Oct. 13.
Scholars probe political factors influencing college funding
Four higher education scholars will share their findings on state appropriations at "The Politics of State Funding for Higher Education."
Obama and McCain in tight race in inaugural Big Ten Battleground Poll
In the inaugural Big Ten Battleground Poll taken as the nation's financial crisis worsened this week, John McCain and Barack Obama were in a statistical dead heat in seven of the eight Midwest states included in the survey.
Inaugural Big Ten Battleground Poll rolls out results on Big Ten Network
Results of the Big Ten Battleground Poll, an innovative new project that tests voter sentiment in the eight Big Ten states that are key to this closely fought presidential campaign, will be presented Thursday, Sept. 18, on the Big Ten Network.
Professor sees optimism in prejudice research
It is a question on many Americans' minds: Is the United States ready for a black president, or will deep-rooted and even unconscious prejudices show at the polls?