Student Successes
Political science student named Tavis Smiley Youth Leader
Kristen Lee, a political science sophomore, was selected and honored as a 2009 Tavis Smiley Youth Leader of the Decade. The Tavis Smiley Foundation provides leadership training to youth across America, helping to promote a better quality of life for themselves and their communities.
Students receive proclamations from New Orleans City Council
The New Orleans City Council awarded proclamations to several political science students at Loyola University New Orleans for their work on a policy brief entitled "Customer Service in New Orleans, Louisiana."
Political Science students advise New Orleans City Council on policy
Political science students from Loyola University New Orleans’ College of Social Sciences presented research findings on ad valorem tax and taxicab policies to the city’s Governmental Affairs Committee.
Political Science student honored for outstanding academic achievement
Amye Green was honored by the Department of Political Science with the Outstanding Academic Achievement Award for a student majoring in Political Science on May 10, 2009 in the College of Social Sciences annual awards ceremony.
Political Science student honored for outstanding academic achievement
Political Science student Andrea Castillo was honored by the Department of Political Science with the Outstanding Academic Achievement Award for a student minoring in Political Science.
Political Science student appointed to governor's advisory board
Governer Bobby Jindal appointed political science major David Zoller to the Louisiana Governor's Advisory Board of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Zoller will serve as a youth worker for the governor's advisory board.
Political Science students named to dean's list
Thirty-five Department of Political Science students were honored with inclusion on the Dean's List for Fall 2007. To be eligible for this distinction, students must have earned a 3.5 grade point average.
Students inducted in political science honor society
The Loyola University New Orleans chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha inducted new members into the organization in December 2007. The purpose of Pi Sigma Alpha is to stimulate scholarship and intelligent interest in political science.