#ThrowbackThursday: Afrobarometer's management team spent the last week of August in Durban, South Africa, reflecting on the achievements of the past four quarters and strategising for 2025. We have exciting plans ahead as we continue to amplify the voices of Africans across

Are you an early-career researcher passionate about driving change on the African continent? Do you want to enhance your analytical skills and produce impactful research using Afrobarometer's extensive open-access datasets? Apply for the Afrobarometer Emerging Scholars

Please join MSU PLS Associate Professor Erica Frantz for a virtual book launch of her latest publication "The Origins of Elected Strongmen: How Personalist Parties Destroy Democracy from Within" Sep 18, 2024 1:00pm to 2:00pm ET cnas.org/events/virtual… #MSUSocialScience #YesPLS

In 1999, Afrobarometer's first survey in Ghana painted a vivid picture of democratic ideals. Back then, democracy meant freedom - half of Ghanaians highlighted civil liberties and personal freedoms (29%) and government by the people (23%) as core values. Fast forward more than

Hurry! Get your seats today! #MSUSocialScience #YesPLS #Izzone #BlanchardForum msutoday.msu.edu/news/2024/tom-…

This afternoon, the delegation presented highlights of Africans views on democracy, globalism and migration to representatives of USAID, State Department (Department of State) representatives, and non-governmental organisations at a convening hosted by the United States Institute of

Don't sleep on this! PLS alumna Brenda Larson-Beck has generously offered up to $10,000 in scholarships to cover the cost of interning in the nation's capital but the deadline is tomorrow (Friday Sept. 20). Learn more here: socialscience.msu.edu/research/cente… #MSUSocialScience #YesPLS

TODAY, CPJ announced Nigerien journalist Samira Sabou as a recipient of its 2024 International Press Freedom Awards. Samira Sabou is one of #Niger’s most prominent investigative reporters, and she is honored this year alongside other journalists who cover Gaza, Guatemala, and

Reminder: Tickets are still available for this year's Governor Jim Blanchard Public Service Forum featuring Coach Tom Izzo Tuesday Sept. 24 at the Wharton Center. Register here: spr.ly/6014o5tBi #MSUSocialScience #YesPLS

MSU PLS is so proud to share that three Political Science seniors are among the MSU 2024 nominees for the prestigious Marshall Scholarship. Congratulations to Jerome Hamilton Jr., Belma Hodžić and Abigail Rodriguez! polisci.msu.edu/news-events/ne… #MSUSocialScience #YesPLS

The College of Social Science is proud to share that three MSU Political Science seniors and one MSU Anthropology alumna are among the eight MSU nominees for the prestigious Marshall Scholarship! The full story: spr.ly/6014oxQty #MSUSocialScience #YesPLS #MSUAnthropology

Ghana's Supreme Court upholds Section 104, while the controversial anti-LGBTQ bill awaits presidential approval. Our intern, Agnes Azalimah, explores the implications for human rights, public health, and Ghana's international standing. Read her analysis on why opposing

On Oct 16 at 4:30 p.m., join The Atlantic and MSU to unpack the future of democracy. For a discussion with panelists, including three J-School alumni, and complimentary food and beverage, register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

MSU is proud to host the East Lansing City Clerk's team at our campus Early Voting Center open between October 21 and November 3 at WKAR Studio B in the Communication Arts and Sciences Building. msuvote.msu.edu for all the details!

Winner of the 2024 World Justice Challenge media and information category, is none other than Media Foundation for West Africa's accountability journalism project The Fourth Estate: ow.ly/CWRC50TO2ep

Congrats, Nicholas Kerr !! So excited for you!

Congratulations to our alum Dr. Nicholas Kerr on his latest publication! #MSUSocialScience #YesPLS

Oh, this is going to be interesting! What influences your vote? 🤔 Make a date with us on Friday at 2:00 PM to find out what Ghanaians have to say about this. #GhanaPolls2024 #GhanaElections2024

Early Voting opportunity for East Lansing (all campus dorm) voters: Every day from now until Nov 3rd from 10AM-6PM at the Communications Buildling, Studio B, located at 404 Wilson Road, Room 212, East Lansing (across from MSUPD). tiktok.com/t/ZP88QYTho/

NEW - Colonial Mapmaking, Ethnic Identity, and Traditional Authority in Africa - cup.org/3EJYUFQ - Christian Houle & Jeff Conroy-Krutz (both MSU Political Science) #OpenAccess