ASU Department of Political Science & Philosophy

Congrats to all 2026 ASU Graduates! 🎓

Congrats to members of our department for being recognized at last night’s University Awards Ceremony!

*Yulia Priest, Office Coordinator (History & Political Science), President’s Award for Staff Excellence, Nominee

*Tony Bartl, Dept. Chair, President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, Nominee

*Manny Campos, Senior Instructor, Gary and Pat Rodgers Distinguished Faculty Award Winner

More Than the Climb Dr. Jarett Lujan arrived at Angelo State with the plan to become a doctor, but his involvement with various student organizations encouraged him to chart ...

Congrats to our very own faculty, Dr. Matthew Gritter on receiving the “SGA Legacy Advisor Award” at tonight’s Rammy Awards!

This annual event honors registered student organizations, student leaders, and faculty and staff who have made outstanding contributions to Angelo State University and the San Angelo community throughout the academic year.

Shoutout to Political Science Major, Myranda Martinez for assisting other student leaders with the ASU Eva Camúñez Tucker Up and Coming Scholars Graduation Program last night! Congrats to all student graduates!

Dr. Clinton will also be speaking to students in POLS 3351!

Holland-Harrell Foreign Affairs Lecture - United States Diplomacy: Shield of the Republic This annual event focuses on the study and practice of diplomacy and foreign service. This year’s guest is Dr. W. David Clinton, professor emeritus of p...

Angelo State University will present Dr. W. David Clinton, a professor emeritus of political science at Baylor University, as the featured speaker for the 2026 E. James Holland-Roy A. Harrell Jr. Foreign Affairs Speakers Program on Wednesday, April 15, in the Eldon Black Auditorum in the Carr Fine Arts Building on Dena Drive.

Clinton's presentation, titled "United States Diplomacy: Shield of the Republic," will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the University Center's C.J. Davidson Conference Center and is free and open to the public.

Prior to his retirement in 2024, Clinton served 18 years on the faculty at Baylor, including 14 years as chair of the Department of Political Science. He is a recognized specialist in international relations theory, American foreign policy, the art and practice of diplomacy, and ethics and international relations. He has published multiple books on those subjects, including:

"The Realist Tradition in Contemporary International Relations"
"Presidential Transitions and American Foreign Policy"
"The Two Faces of National Interest"
Clinton is also the editor of the latest edition of "Politics Among Nations: The Struggle for Power and Peace," one of the seminal volumes in the field of international relations.

In addition to his tenure at Baylor, Clinton has held appointments at Tulane University, Colgate University, Kansas State University, Hamilton College and Union College. He has also served as a visiting scholar at St. Andrews University in Scotland and the University of Wales at Aberystwyth.

The E. James Holland-Roy A. Harrell Jr. Foreign Affairs Speakers Program is dedicated to providing ASU students and the community with a broader world view and exposing students to potential career opportunities in the Foreign Service. The program is sponsored by the ASU College of Arts and Humanities.

Congrats to our colleague, Dr. Caroline Koncz!

Art History Professor Wins Research Fellowship to Italy Dr. Caroline Koncz of the Angelo State art faculty has been awarded a Samuel H. Kress Research Fellowship in Renaissance Art History from the Renaissance ...

Writers Conference Immerse yourself in the literary world at ASU’s Writers Conference in Honor of Elmer Kelton, with engaging panels and presentations, featuring renowned aut...