Announcements

SPSA 2027 Deadline Extended to 9/15

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Jared McDonald

The Southern Political Science Association is requesting academic paper and panel proposals for its Read More →

Call for Proposals: SPSA 2026 Virtual Summer Conference

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Jared McDonald

The Summer Conference consists of two days of fully online research panels, poster sessions, and Professional Development Workshops. Panels are organized as Research Workshops, where all participants serve as both paper presenters and discussants, and are scheduled for 1 hour and 50 minutes. 

To submit your proposal, please submit your abstract via our submission system Read More →

The SPSA Welcomes Kirk A. Randazzo as President

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Jared McDonald

We are pleased to welcome Kirk Randazzo of the University of South Carolina as the new President of the Southern Political Science Association. Dr. Randazzo takes over the role from Dr. B. D’Andra Orey of Jackson State University, who led the Association for the previous year.

Dr. Randazzo received his Ph.D. in Political Science in 2003 from Michigan State University; an MA in International Studies from the University…

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SPSA 2026 Call for Proposals

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Jared McDonald

The Southern Political Science Association is requesting academic paper and panel proposals for its Read More →

The SPSA Welcomes B. D’Andra Orey as President

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Jared McDonald

The SPSA Welcomes Mark Hurwitz as Executive Director

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Jared McDonald

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The SPSA Announces The Retirement of Executive Director Robert Howard

Posted on December 4, 2024 by Jared McDonald

SPSA 2025 Overflow Hotel Rooms Now Available

Posted on October 23, 2024 by Jared McDonald

The SPSA has secured overflow rooms with two hotels within walking distance of the conference. The Read More →

Hurricanes Helene and Milton Faculty Volunteers

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Andrew DiFiore

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 co…

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THE SPSA AND THE JOURNAL OF POLITICS WELCOME NEW EDITORS

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Rich Engstrom

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…

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