Our faculty are experts in their fields and are often called upon to provide their expertise on various topics related to the study of political science. Each year, we hold webinars and events that bring nationally known speakers to our campus and celebrate the excellent work of our students and faculty.
The Political Science Department was saddened to recently learn of the passing of Professor Henry M. Holland, Jr.
Before retiring from the University of Denver in 1991, Holland taught generations of students, many of whom aspired to go to law school. Remembering the decision to hire Holland, retired Professor Steve McCarl recalled that those in the Department, “sensed that he had a broad liberal arts approach…He was balanced and impartial in his study of the law.” McCarl went on to remember that in his years on the Department, “Henry never put narrow personal interests ahead of the common interests…He was a model citizen.”
We are proud to say that Holland’s influence on and connection to the existing Department is still seen in both our “balanced and impartial” and “broad liberal arts approach” to the study of political science.
“Rooted in Faith, Amy Coney Barrett Represents a New Conservatism,” New York Times, October 2020
Josh Wilson is quoted discussing the Christian coalition and Amy Coney Barrett's relationship to the Federalist Society and the Christian conservative legal movement.
"Should Colorado's Elected Leaders Actively Participate in Protests?" The Denver Channel, October 2020
Laurel Eckhouse offers a perspective on the personal and political strategies that may be at play when elected leaders participate in protests.
"DU Professor Discusses Senate Impeachment Trial for Former President Trump," 9News, January 2021
Sara Chatfield discusses the impending January 2021 impeachment trial of President Trump.
"Immigrants with Temporary Status Have Grown Deep Roots in the US," The Associated Press, April 2021
Jesse Acevedo offers context about the unique challenges faced by immigrants with temporary status, particularly in relation to employment.
"Trump's 1776 Commission Critiques Liberalism in Report Derided By Historians," The New York Times, January 2021
This article cites Seth Masket's tweet about Trump's 1776 commission and how it characterizes the founding fathers' attitudes toward slavery.
Josué Rodríguez grew up in Denver. To him, the University of Denver was the bridge over East Evans Avenue. When he began thinking about college, he considered a variety of universities in Colorado, but landed on DU. He will soon graduate with a BA in political science, a BA in international studies and a minor in critical race and ethnic studies (CRES).
