Thank you to all who attended our 2023 Conference at the Tradewinds Resort, St. Pete Beach, Florida! We hope you all had a great time at the conference. Here is a little highlight of the conference
SPSA 2025 Overflow Hotel Rooms Now Available
The SPSA has secured overflow rooms with two hotels within walking distance of the conference. The Read More →
2025 SPSA Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico
The SPSA will hold its 2025 Annual Conference at the Caribe Hilton in San Juan, Puerto Rico! The Conference will take place January 8-11, 2025.
Deadline for Discounted SPSA 2025 Registration
Register for the 2025 SPSA Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico by November 30, 2024 to receive the lowest rates. Register here today!
Hurricanes Helene and Milton Faculty Volunteers
SPSA Members,
As you undoubtedly know, Hurricanes Helene and Milton has affected a substantial number of our colleagues across the southeast.
As political scientists and human beings, many of us are undoubtedly struggling with how we can be of service without being of burden.
In speaking with colleagues at affected institutions, one significant shared concern is the pressure to return to the classroom—in whatever form that may take—while also trying to reb…
THE SPSA AND THE JOURNAL OF POLITICS WELCOME NEW EDITORS
Starting on January 1, 2025, The Journal of Politics will have a new editorial team
Editors-in-Chief
Timothy Hellwig is a Professor of Political Science at the University at Buffalo, SUNY. His research examines the implications of changes in post-industrial economies on policy opinions, voting decisions, and political representation. He is co-editor of Economics and Politics Revisited (2023), coauthor of Democracy Unde…
James C. Garand Outstanding Mentor Award Announcement
The Southern Political Science Association is pleased to announce a new award for outstanding mentoring in Political Science has been created to honor James C. Garand, the Emogene Pliner Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Louisiana State University and past president of the Southern Political Science Association. The award is intended to recognize outstanding mentors in political science. The award is open to anyone who mentors undergraduate students, graduate students, or jun…
3rd Annual Virtual SPSA Summer Meeting
The SPSA’s 2024 Virtual Summer Meeting, which takes place June 20th and 21st, is currently accepting paper, post, and panel proposals! Email your proposal (250 words or less) to spsa.conference@spsa.net. The Proposal deadline is May 10th!
