Alumni Success Stories
Discover Where a Degree in Political Science Can Take You
The Department of Political Science is proud to highlight the achievements of our alumni, whose careers span government, nonprofit leadership, law, diplomacy, research, advocacy, and more. The careers of our alumni illustrate the powerful reach of a political science education at DU, and their success stories showcase how our program's graduates turn their academic training into meaningful, real-world impact.
Alumni Spotlights
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Matt Walter, 2020 Alumnus
In addition to majoring in political science and public policy, Matt Walter (BA ’20, MA ’21) was also involved in the campus think tank Roosevelt Institute, student government, and the Delta Chi fraternity. -
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Cheyenne Hunt, 2018 Alumna
A double major in political science and public policy, Cheyenne Hunt (BA’18) describes her University of Denver and CAHSS journey as “formative from the start,” and credits the social justice Living & Learning Community where she lived and worked with like-minded students with providing “a training ground” for future advocacy. -
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Grace Carson, 2019 Alumna
At the University of Denver’s College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, Grace Carson (BA '19) earned a degree in journalism and political science – a combination of her passions for reading, writing and activism.
Learn More About Careers & Internships
Connecting with alumni & engaging in a local internship go hand-and-hand in propelling you towards a career using your degree in political science.
