Collins’ Research Featured Extensively in FiveThirtyEight Article on Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson

(From MJ Petersen and the Political Science Newsletter)

Research by Paul Collins and his coauthors, Christy Boyd and Lori Ringhand, was featured in a FiveThirtyEight article about how Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearing is likely to …

By Adrian Grace
Adrian Grace Director of Undergraduate Advising
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UMass Amherst Changemakers: Tatishe Nteta

Tatishe Nteta, associate professor of political science at UMass Amherst and director of the UMass Poll, conducts groundbreaking research on the underlying dynamics of political attitudes, opinions and behaviors.

Nteta’s central research is about trying to understand the impact of …

By UMass Office of News and Media Relations
UMass Office of News and Media Relations
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Waitlisted? Some strategies and perspectives

Private pre-law advisor Ann Levine has produced a great article of tips for waitlisted law school applicants. First she’s got some great perspectives on what the waitlist looks like from the law school’s side:

Most law schools don’t even think …

By Diane Curtis
Diane Curtis Pre-Law Advisor & Senior Lecturer
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Apply to the Community Scholars Program!

Now more than ever, students might be seeking an opportunity to work on issues of social change.  Mounting and intersecting crises are deepening inequality and suffering in the U.S. and across the globe. Thankfully, there are many examples of resistance, …

By Candice Travis
Candice Travis Advisor & Outreach Coordinator
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Learn about opportunities for bilingual and international students at AlphaSights

On March 8 at 5:00 PM EST, AlphaSights is hosting a webinar, Applying Your Language Skills in an International Environment.

Are you bilingual? AlphaSights is looking for language speakers interested in launching a client-facing career on a dynamic, global team. …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Exec. Director of Career and Professional Development, SBS
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Customize Your SBS Pathways Weekly Email Content!

Every Wednesday at around 11:00 am, you receive a newsy email from the SBS Pathways Center!  It contains information on upcoming events, jobs and internships, articles of interest, student stories, etc.

YOU have the ability to curate the content that …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Exec. Director of Career and Professional Development, SBS
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Scholarship Spotlight: Internship Opportunity in Legal Studies

John W. Lederle Endowed Student Internship Fund in Public and Non-Profit Service Scholarship is for selected undergraduate or graduate students who would benefit from practical internship experience with local, state, and national government or non-profit agencies. First generation college students, socioeconomically disadvantaged students, …

By Adrian Grace
Adrian Grace Director of Undergraduate Advising
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Scholarship Spotlight: Internship Awards in Political Science

Edwin Gere, Jr. Scholarship recognizes students with academic and professional interests in state and local government and politics. Students who wish to intern abroad in order to learn about state and local governments of other countries are welcome to apply. …

By Adrian Grace
Adrian Grace Director of Undergraduate Advising
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Legal Studies Scholarships & Awards are OPEN!

Our spring scholarship cycle is open and there are multiple opportunities that support high-impact learning like research or internships. There are also opportunities to help with financial need and to recognize academic achievement.

Most applications close on March 25th so …

By Adrian Grace
Adrian Grace Director of Undergraduate Advising
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Political Science Scholarships & Awards are OPEN!

Our spring scholarship cycle is open and there are many opportunities that support high-impact learning like research, internships, or study abroad. There are also opportunities to help with financial need and to recognize academic achievement.

Most applications close on March …

By Adrian Grace
Adrian Grace Director of Undergraduate Advising
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