New Polk Volume Discusses Presidential Politics, Racial Tension in the US
A digital volume of the Correspondence of James K. Polk, comprising letters from April 1848 to June 1849 was recently published by Newfound Press.
UT Student Selected to Present Research at Posters on the Hill
Alexander Tripp, a junior majoring in political science, will travel to Washington, DC, to present his undergraduate research project at the 23rd annual Posters on the Hill on April 29 and 30.
Baker Center to Host Summit to Encourage Civic Engagement
The Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy will host one of two simultaneous statewide Tennessee Campus Civic Summits on Friday, March 29.
Political Science Professor Analyzes Democratic Candidates for 2020 Election
Richard Pacelle, head of UT’s Department of Political Science, discussed the Democratic candidates and what can be expected from the upcoming primary season.
Professor Offers Perspective on Afghan-Taliban Peace Talks
After six days of peace talks in Qatar, the government of Afghanistan and the Taliban appear closer to an agreement that could end US troops’ 17-year presence in the country.
Alumna Makes Political History with House Shift to Democratic Majority
UT alumna Shuwanza Goff made political history with the shift of the House majority to the Democratic Party.
Baker Center to Host Bipartisanship Panel Featuring Wamp, Roemer
Former United States Representative Zach Wamp and former Ambassador Tim Roemer will participate in a panel discussion on political reform and bipartisanship Monday.
Baker Center to Host C-SPAN Bus
UT’s Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy will host the C-SPAN Bus on Thursday, January 17, as a part of the cable network’s Southern Swing tour.
Team to Provide Social Media Monitoring During Election
A faculty member and a group of graduate students from UT’s School of Journalism and Electronic Media will be providing real-time election analysis for WVLT tonight.
UT Class to Answer Voting Questions over Coffee
Students in one UT political science class will be setting up UT’s first-ever nonpartisan Voter Genius Bar to answer student questions about elections and voting.
UT’s Baker Center, Nexstar to Host Final Senatorial Debate
The Baker Center will host the second and final debate in the Senate race between Representative Marsha Blackburn and former governor Phil Bredesen on October 10.
Student Groups, Academic Units Launch #VolsVote Campaign
A coalition of nearly 40 student groups and academic units at UT is launching a voter registration campaign on campus.