Political Science Department News

February 09  | Romney Still Looks Like Front-Runner Even After Santorum's 3-State Romp
Item Thumbnail During an interview on NECN, Stonehill College political scientist Peter Ubertaccio talks about Republican Mitt Romney and the importance of him winning in Arizona and Michigan. 
January 31  | Profesor Peter Ubteraccio on New England Cable News
Item Thumbnail Political Analyst and Professor at Stonehill College Peter Ubertaccio comments on the progress of presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich. 
January 24  | Peter Ubertaccio: Failure of the State of the Union Speech
Item Thumbnail Peter Ubertaccio, chairman of the department of political science and director of the Joseph Martin Institute for Law & Society at Stonehill, discusses the danger with modern State of the Union addresses in this op-ed which appeared in the Providence Journal. 
January 09  | The Next Lion King?
Item Thumbnail Peter Ubertaccio, a political science professor at Stonehill and director of the Martin Institute for Law and Society, comments on Joseph Kennedy III running for Congress. 
January 06  | Professor Peter Ubertaccio Quoted in New York Times
Item Thumbnail Political Science Professor Peter Ubertaccio was quoted in a New York Times article about Joseph P. Kennedy III, grandson of Robert F. Kennedy, possibly running for Congress as a Democrat in Massachusetts' Fourth District. 
January 03  | Casino Backers’ ‘Next Steps’ Uncertain
Item Thumbnail Stonehill College political science professor Peter Ubertaccio comments on the proposed Foxboro casino. 
January 03  | Investigation Shows State Lagging in Online Presence
Item Thumbnail Peter Ubertaccio, a political science professor at Stonehill, comments in this article on the state’s lack of an online presence. 
December 07  | Democratic Candidates for Senate Find Common Ground
Item Thumbnail The Democratic candidates seeking to challenge U.S. Sen. Scott Brown were at the Martin Institute on Tuesday, December 6 where they discussed issues ranging from immigration to jobs to the Occupy movement. 
December 06  | Targeting Newt Gingrich in New Hampshire
Item Thumbnail Peter Ubertaccio of Stonehill College comments on the 2012 presidential candidates Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney during an interview with Alison King on NECN. 
November 28  | Democrats for Senate to Debate at Stonehill College
Item Thumbnail Political Analyst and professor at Stonehill College Peter Ubertaccio comments on the U.S. Senate candidates and the upcoming candidates forum at the Martin Institute at Stonehill on Tuesday, Dec. 6. 
November 15  | Revealed: The most Irish town in America
Item Thumbnail Richard Finnegan, professor of political science and director of Irish studies at Stonehill comments on American's most Irish town. 
November 08  | Redistricting Forces William Keating to Move Family to Cape Home
Item Thumbnail Political Science Professor Peter Ubertaccio comments on the new congressional district lines. 
October 26  | Political Wrap: Cain Leads Recent Poll
Item Thumbnail Political Analyst and Professor at Stonehill College Peter Ubertaccio joined the "Political Wrap" on NECN to discuss the latest in the presidential election of 2012. 
October 24  | Breaking Down the Politics
Item Thumbnail Political Analyst and Professor at Stonehill College Peter Ubertaccio joined "The Morning Show" on New England Cable News to discuss the latest in politics. 
October 19  | Mass. Minorities Praise District Redraw Plans
Item Thumbnail Political Science Professor Peter Ubertaccio talked to the Boston Herald about the House of Representatives new redistricting plan. 
October 17  | Massachusetts Senate Race Takes to the Web
Item Thumbnail Peter Ubertaccio, a political science professor at Stonehill, commented on the impact of the newly released web videos for senate candidates Brown and Warren for a New England Cable News segment. 
September 27  | Introducing New Full-Time Faculty and Faculty Fellow
Item Thumbnail This year, the College welcomes ten new full-time faculty and one faculty fellow. 
September 22  | Brockton Voters Set New Low Record at Preliminary Election
Item Thumbnail Peter Ubertaccio, director of the Martin Institute for Law and Society at Stonehill College, comments on the low number of votes during local and primary elections. 
May 30  | A Republican Stays Connected in Democratic Massachusetts
Item Thumbnail Poltical Science Professor and Director of the Martin Institute Peter Ubertaccio was quoted in a New York Times article on the Massachusetts senate race. 
May 23  | Testimony Turns to Beacon Hill Ties
Item Thumbnail Political Science Professor Peter Ubertaccio was quoted in a Boston Globe article about the corruption trial of former House speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi. 
May 12  | Senate Race Appears Off To Early Start
Item Thumbnail In this Boston Globe article, Political Science Professor and Director of the Martin Institute Peter Ubertaccio comments on the early start to the Massachusetts Senate race. 
May 04  | The Poltical Impact of bin Laden's Death
Item Thumbnail Political Science Professor Peter Ubertaccio contributed to a New England Cable News story on the political impact Osama bin Laden's death may have. 
March 01  | Former Congressmen Share Views on Immigration, Budgets and Partisanship at Stonehill
Item Thumbnail While they are politically aligned with different parties former Congressmen Richard Stallings, D-Idaho, and Robert Simmons, R-Connecticut, found a lot of common ground when they addressed Stonehill College students recently. 
February 18  | Stonehill to Host Two Former Congressmen
Item Thumbnail On Monday, February 21 and Tuesday, February 22, the College will host two former members of Congress, Richard Stallings (Democrat, Idaho) and Robert Simmons (Republican, Connecticut). 
October 12  | Martin Institute to Hold Two State Election Debates
Item Thumbnail The Martin Institute, with GateHouse Media and WCVB-TV will sponsor two state election debates in preparation of the November election. Both debates will be held in the Martin Institute and are free and open to the public. 
September 25  | Bill Clinton’s Brand Still Strong in Political Sphere
Item Thumbnail Political Science Professor and Director of the Martin Institute Peter Ubertaccio talked to the Taunton Daily Gazette about former President Bill Clinton. 
September 24  | Introducing New Full-Time Faculty & Faculty Fellows
Item Thumbnail This year, the College has increased the number of full-time faculty to 151 and has also added four new faculty fellows. 
September 15  | Election 2010: Incumbents Finally Have Reason to Worry
Item Thumbnail Peter Ubertaccio, director of the Martin Institute and associate professor of political science, tells the "Raynham Call" that the economy will be the biggest issue driving the November election. 
March 23  | Prof. Richard Finnegan '64 Named Fulbright Distinguished Chair
Item Thumbnail In being selected a Fulbright Distinguished Chair, Professor and Chair of the Political Science Department Richard B. Finnegan ’64 has become the first faculty member in Stonehill history to receive this honor. 
November 10  | Stonehill Mock Trial Team Succeeds at UNH Invitational
Item Thumbnail Congratulations go to the Stonehill College Mock Trial team for an impressive showing at the University of New Hampshire Invitational. 
October 21  | Challenges Besetting the European Union Discussed by Political Science Distinguished Lecturer
Item Thumbnail The challenges besetting the European Union were discussed by Vivien Schmidt, director of the Center for International Relations at Boston University, during a lecture on Oct. 19 at the Martin Institute. 
February 10  | Stonehill College Mock Trial Team Competes at Regionals
Item Thumbnail The team surpassed all expectations, in this their rookie season, by winning two ballots and staying competitive through four rounds. At the end of the tournament, the team was awarded runner-up for the AMTA Team Spirit Award, and Jessica Urbasik took an award for best witness in the competition. 
November 07  | The Unpredictability of Globalization
Item Thumbnail Stonehill alum and globalization scholar Dr. John Stack ’72 returned to campus to share his research on globalization, which is the subject of his new book with Lui Hebron, "Globalization: Debunking the Myths." 
October 27  | Stonehill Talks Politics
Item Thumbnail As one of the most electrifying presidential election cycles comes to an end, it is clear that youth from all over the country are engaged and involved like never before. 
October 17  | WBZ Talk The Vote Series Stresses Importance of Young Voters
Item Thumbnail On Thursday evening, WBZ News Radio came to campus for the fourth installment of its Talk The Vote Series. One thing is certain, students are excited about the upcoming election and are looking forward to stepping into the voter's box for the first time on November 4. 
January 01  | National Scrutiny for Mass. Labor Law
Item Thumbnail Political Science Professor and Director of the Martin Institute Peter Ubertaccio is quoted in this Boston Globe article about collective bargaining employee rights. 

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