Center for Politics to Host “Dangerous Discourse” at Virtual Public Event (CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.) – On Thursday, March 11, the University of Virginia Center for Politics will host a virtual event entitled Dangerous Discourse: Afghanistan, Belarus, Gaza, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka. The panel will feature four speakers who were participants or...
Center for Politics Welcomes Christopher Krebs as a Resident Scholar for 2020-2021 Academic Year
Center for Politics Welcomes Christopher C. Krebs as a Resident Scholar for 2020-2021 Academic Year (CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – The University of Virginia Center for Politics is excited to name a resident scholar for the 2020-2021 academic year. Christopher Krebs, the first director of the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure...
UVA Center for Politics Launches National Civility Project
UVA Center for Politics Launches National Civility Project (CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – Responding to President Biden’s request to end the uncivil war in America, the UVA Center for Politics is launching a year-long national Civility Project in an effort to help lower the temperature of public discourse in the United States;...
Sen. Tim Kaine Describes Capitol Insurrection from Vantage Point in Senate Chamber and Secure Bunker
Sen. Tim Kaine Describes Capitol Insurrection from Vantage Point in Senate Chamber and Secure Bunker (CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – In a candid 50-minute interview this evening with UVA Center for Politics Director Larry J. Sabato, Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) delivered a detailed account of the Capitol insurrection from his vantage point...
Sabato, Kaine, Paul Ryan, and Others to Discuss Crucial Political Issues at Wednesday Forum
Sabato, Kaine, Paul Ryan, and Others to Discuss Crucial Political Issues at Wednesday Forum (CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – On Wednesday, Jan. 6, University of Virginia Center for Politics Director Larry Sabato will host a “ripped from the headlines” discussion of some of today’s major political issues, featuring former Speaker of the...
Center for Politics to Host New Zealand’s Ambassador at Virtual Public Event
Center for Politics to Host New Zealand’s Ambassador at Virtual Public Event (CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – On Wednesday, Oct. 28, the University of Virginia Center for Politics will host a virtual Ambassador Series event with Her Excellency Rosemary Banks, Ambassador of New Zealand to the United States.Banks will speak about the...
Center for Politics Welcomes Setmayer, Bouie as Resident Scholars for 2020-2021 Academic Year
Center for Politics Welcomes Setmayer, Bouie as Resident Scholars for 2020-2021 Academic Year (CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – The University of Virginia Center for Politics is excited to name two resident scholars for the 2020-2021 academic year. Tara Setmayer, a political communications veteran and popular cable news pundit, and renowned journalist Jamelle...
With Consecutive Panels, Center for Politics Puts Focus on Global Democracy
With Consecutive Panels, Center for Politics Puts Focus on Global Democracy (CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – On Sept. 9 -- a day after the UVA Center for Politics and Virginia Public Media (VPM) begins airing their Dismantling Democracy documentary series in Central Virginia -- the Center will host two panels. During the...
“Dismantling Democracy” Series Airs on VPM
“Dismantling Democracy” Series Airs on VPM Documentary is Latest Collaboration Between UVA Center for Politics and VPM (CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – At a time when democratic institutions across the globe are facing unprecedented challenges and amidst racial conflicts, hyperpartisanship, and the public’s loss of faith in government institutions, VPM, Virginia’s home...
22nd Century Scholars
UVA Center for Politics Announces 22nd Century ScholarsLaunches New $3 million Internship Endowment as Funding Source for FutureCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va – The University of Virginia Center for Politics in partnership with UVA’s Miller Center, Weldon Cooper Center/Sorensen Institute, and Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy have selected 56 students...
Center for Politics Panel Analyzes the “Veepstakes”
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – A University of Virginia Center for Politics panel of experts will analyze the “Veepstakes” from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 21.Panelists will assess presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden’s options for vice president, whether President Donald Trump might consider replacing Vice President Mike Pence, and the...
Warner, Sabato, and “Thomas Jefferson” Celebrate UVA Graduates Saturday Morning
Students, family, and friends invited to attend virtual pre-graduation celebrationCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The University of Virginia Center for Politics in partnership with the UVA Parents Fund Committee will present a live, online pre-graduation salute this Saturday, May 16, beginning from 11:30 a.m. to noon.Hosted by UVA Center for Politics Director Larry J....
UVA Center for Politics Announces $100,000 Fund to Replace Lost Public Sector Student Internships
Multiple UVA Units Team Up to Provide Alternative Virtual Summer Internship ProgramCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The University of Virginia Center for Politics announced plans today to provide $100,000 in financial assistance to UVA students who have lost their public sector internships or public sector summer jobs as a result of the...
Former Gov. Terry McAuliffe to Teach Center for Politics Class with Prof. Larry Sabato
(CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – Former Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D-VA) will teach a University of Virginia Center for Politics class along with Professor Larry J. Sabato from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22.Gov. McAuliffe will be speaking to the Center’s Workshop in Contemporary American Electoral Politics class (PLAP 3370)....
TODAY: Center for Politics Forum Examines Voting in the Midst of a Pandemic
(CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – At 2 p.m. today, Thursday, April 16, the University of Virginia Center for Politics will hold an online panel exploring how to hold an election in the midst of the public health crisis.Voting experts will discuss how prepared the country is to deal with the November election...
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine to Teach Center for Politics Class with Prof. Larry Sabato
(CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) -- Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) will teach a University of Virginia Center for Politics class with Professor Larry J. Sabato on Wednesday, April 15 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sen. Kaine will be speaking to students enrolled in the Center’s Workshop in Contemporary American Electoral Politics class...
Center for Politics postpones upcoming public events
Dear Friends and Supporters of the UVA Center for Politics,In an effort to assist our community in combating the spread of the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, the UVA Center for Politics is postponing all public events through early April. The status of events scheduled for later in April and...
Center for Politics Panel Dissects 2020 Election on Eve of Super Tuesday
(CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – On the eve of Super Tuesday, the biggest day of the presidential nominating season, the University of Virginia Center for Politics is bringing together a panel of experts to analyze the 2020 election.“Pre-game: Super Tuesday” will be moderated by Heather Caygle, a congressional reporter for Politico, and...
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan
Discusses Career, State of Politics at UVA Center for Politics Forum Friday
(CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – Paul Ryan, the former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, will discuss his time in Congress and the state of American politics at a public event on Friday, Feb. 21 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. on the Grounds of the University of Virginia.University of...
UVA Center for Politics Recruiting Hosts for Youth Ambassadors from Argentina and Chile
(CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.) – From Thursday, March 19 until Monday, March 30, the University of Virginia Center for Politics will serve as a host organization for the Youth Ambassadors Program for Argentina and Chile. The program is operated by the Center’s Global Perspectives on Democracy Program in partnership with World Learning...
Scholars Assess Challenges for International Democracy at Center for Politics Forum
(CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – At a time when democratic institutions across the globe are facing unprecedented challenges, top scholars will gather on Thursday, Feb. 6 to reflect on the current state of democratic governance and assess its prospects.The Democracies in Crisis discussion, sponsored by the University of Virginia Center for Politics...
Ipsos, Center for Politics Unveil 2020 Political Atlas
New Tool Pairs Advanced Polling Models and Crystal Ball Ratings with Social Media, Fundraising, Ad Spending, and Media Analysis(CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) -- Ipsos, the global research firm, in conjunction with the University of Virginia Center for Politics, has unveiled its Political Atlas for the 2020 presidential election. With just weeks to...
UVA Center for Politics, Decision Desk HQ Partner on 2020 Democratic Primary Delegate Count, Analysis
(CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – Decision Desk HQ and Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Center for Politics are pleased to announce they will be working together to produce presidential delegate estimates over the course of the upcoming Democratic presidential primary season.The updated delegate counts will be featured on the...
Center for Politics Marks Centennial of Women’s Suffrage at American Democracy Conference Wednesday in Charlottesville
(CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – The University of Virginia Center for Politics is holding its 21st annual American Democracy Conference on Wednesday, Jan. 22 featuring experts from across the political spectrum.The event is free and open to the public with advance registration and will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Newcomb...
UVA Center for Politics Awarded
Youth Ambassadors Exchanges
(CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.) – The University of Virginia Center for Politics was recently awarded the opportunity to host two youth exchanges that will include participants from Argentina and Chile as well as from nations across the Caribbean region.Each exchange is associated with the Youth Ambassadors Program, which is funded by the...
UVA to Host Germany’s Ambassador at Public Event on 30 Years Since the Fall of the Berlin Wall
(CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.) – On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the University of Virginia will host a public event with Her Excellency Emily Haber, Ambassador of Germany to the United States.Haber will speak on the topic, “30 Years after the Fall of the Berlin Wall: Are Germany and the U.S. Drifting Apart?” She...
Former Sens. Donnelly, Heitkamp, and McCaskill Analyze Democrats’ Future at Center for Politics Panel
(CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – The University of Virginia’s Center for Politics will host a panel with three former Democratic senators to discuss the future of the Democratic Party on Thursday, Nov. 7. The State of the Democratic Party event will be moderated by Center for Politics Director Larry J. Sabato and...
UVA Center for Politics to Host Mozambique’s Ambassador at Public Event
(CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.) – On Friday, Nov. 1, the University of Virginia Center for Politics will host a public event with His Excellency Carlos dos Santos, Ambassador of Mozambique to the United States.Dos Santos will speak about the relationship between Mozambique/Southern Africa and the United States, the response and recovery from...
UVA Center for Politics Launches 2019 Mock Election Students Also Participating in Special Jamestown: America’s Legacy student voter survey
(CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.) – The University of Virginia Center for Politics’ national Youth Leadership Initiative (YLI) launched the 2019 Mock Election this week. The Mock Election includes a special survey on the history of Jamestown, Virginia provided through a partnership with American Evolution. Online voting will be open through Friday, Nov. 1....
Bouie, Comstock Join Center for Politics as Resident Scholars
(CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – The University of Virginia’s Center for Politics has named former Rep. Barbara Comstock (R, VA-10) and journalist Jamelle Bouie as resident scholars.Bouie and Comstock will be working with the Center’s staff and students towards its goals of promoting the democratic process and creating an informed citizenry. As...