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Department of Political Science 60th Anniversary

For the past 60 years, the Department of Political Science has provided students with a strong foundation in political science, comparative politics, international relations, and political theory. Studying in Blacksburg offers an extraordinary opportunity for students to engage with local and federal government, while students learn to conduct extensive research projects, work collaboratively, think through the questions of our time, evaluate sources, and communicate findings to others.

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Our faculty publishes leading-edge research in a wide variety of fields.  We prepare students to understand domestic and international affairs. Our areas of focus include national security and foreign policy, legal studies, environmental affairs, world politics and policy, global development, and international business.

 

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60 years | 1966-2026 Department of Political Science Virginia Tech College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences

Celebrating 60 years of Political Science Education at Virginia Tech

Alumni Reception in Richmond
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
6-8 p.m. 


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Political Science Experience (Learn, Discover, Explore)