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Latest News

April 22, 2026
Professor Jen Lawless quoted in USA Today article about VA special election.
April 20, 2026
Prof. Jen Lawless featured in USA Today article regarding Virginia's special election.
April 20, 2026
Professor Jennifer Lawless weighs in on Beth Macy candidacy in Daily News-Record article
April 16, 2026
Prof. John Owen featured on National Champions Radio regarding US-Iran war.
April 16, 2026
Prof. Carol Mershon presenting at MPSA 2026.

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Recent Publications

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Global Perspectives on COVID-19 Vaccination: Impacts on Well-being and Inequality

David Leblang

(2025)

cover of international studies quarterly

The Prodigal Child Returns? Attitudes towards Return Migration in a Developing Economy

Melle Scholten

(2025)

cover of european union politics

Emigration, welfare, and politics in Central and Eastern Europe

Melle Scholten

(2025)