70th U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to Speak at Alumni Hall on Sept. 25. (CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – Mike Pompeo, 70th Secretary of State of the United States, will speak at Alumni Hall on the Grounds of the University of Virginia on Monday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Center for Politics at UVA, the UVA…

Jack F. Christie was a distinguished political and journalism figure whose life served a testament to his persistent dedication to his country and active involvement in American politics. Born on March 19, 1923 in New York City, New York, his story began during a time of considerable upheaval, as World War II interrupted his undergraduate career. Mr. Christie enlisted in the…

Center for Politics Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients Four outstanding UVA students selected as recipients of Page and Fletcher honors (CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – The Center for Politics at UVA has selected four outstanding University undergraduates as the 2023 recipients of the Douglas C. Page Scholarship and the G. Richard Fletcher Scholarship. Each scholarship carries an award of $2,500 to assist students in…

UVA to Host U.S. Ambassador to Poland at Virtual Event to Discuss War in Ukraine (CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – On Thursday, April 27, the Honorable Mark Brzezinski, Ambassador of the United States to Poland, will speak at a virtual event co-hosted by the UVA Center for Politics’ Ambassador Series and UVA Global Affairs in partnership with the European Studies Program and the…

New Center for Politics Professor of Practice Liz Cheney to be Interviewed by Larry J. Sabato at Public Forum Livestreamed conversation to be held at Alumni Hall on Wednesday, April 19 (CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – New Center for Politics Professor of Practice Liz Cheney will discuss her time in Congress, her role on the Select Committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021…

Center for Politics to Host Vietnam’s Ambassador at Public Event (CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – On Tuesday, April 11, the Center for Politics at UVA’s Global Perspectives on Democracy program and UVA Professor P.Q. Hung will host an Ambassador Series event with His Excellency Nguyen Quoc Dzung, Ambassador of Vietnam to the United States. Ambassador Dzung will speak on the relationship between Vietnam…

Top Political Cartoonists Discuss Their Evolving Craft in a Digital Age (CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – On Monday, April 3, the Center for Politics at UVA will host “Drawing the Lines: Political Cartoons in the Digital Age,” a conversation with 4 of the nation’s top political cartoonists. Center for Politics Director Larry J. Sabato will moderate the discussion with: Lalo Alcaraz, winner of…

Center for Politics Hosts Youth Ambassadors from Argentina and Chile (CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – On Sunday, March 19, the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia kicked off the Youth Ambassadors Program with Argentina and Chile, which features 13 high-achieving youth leaders and two educators. The exchange is operated by the Center’s Global Perspectives on Democracy Program in partnership with World…

Liz Cheney to Serve as Professor of Practice with UVA Center for Politics Former Congresswoman to offer guest lectures in classes and public events as well as participate in research (CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – The Center for Politics at the University of Virginia announced today that former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) has accepted an appointment to serve as a Professor of Practice…

Sen. Bernie Sanders to Speak at Center for Politics Forum Vermont senator will be interviewed by Center Scholar Robert Costa of CBS News (CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), a prominent Senate committee chair, progressive leader, and former presidential candidate, will be interviewed by acclaimed political correspondent Robert Costa at a Center for Politics event on Thursday, March 2. The…

FRIDAY: Woodward, Costa Discuss “Peril” of Trump-Biden Transition at Center for Politics Forum (CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – On Friday, Jan. 27, the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia will host a public forum with two of the nation’s top political journalists, Bob Woodward of the Washington Post and Robert Costa of CBS News. The discussion, which is free and open…

Center for Politics to Host Chile’s Ambassador at Public Event (CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – On Tuesday, Jan. 24, the University of Virginia Center for Politics’ Global Perspectives on Democracy program will host an Ambassador Series event with His Excellency Juan Gabriel Valdés, Ambassador of Chile to the United States. Ambassador Valdés will participate in a dialogue with Chile scholar and UVA Professor…

Multi-Million Dollar Gift Creates Two Professorships for UVA Center for Politics Gifts and matching funds will support new Bicentennial Professor of Politics and John S. McCain Professor of Practice (CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va) — University of Virginia alumnus and Center for Politics board member Drew McKnight and his wife, Amy, of Dallas, have made a major commitment to create two professorships for the…

24th Annual American Democracy Conference Features Top Experts Analyzing 2022 Elections and Looking Ahead to 2024 (CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.) –  The Center for Politics at UVA will hold its 24th annual American Democracy Conference on Wednesday, Nov. 30 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Colonnade Club’s Garden Room on the Grounds of UVA. The conference will feature a pair of…

Center for Politics Welcomes Nine Scholars for 2022-2023 Academic Year (CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – The Center for Politics at UVA announced a lineup of nine prominent journalists, public servants, and political practitioners who will serve as CFP Scholars for the 2022-2023 academic year. The CFP Scholars will teach and mentor students; offer timely analysis of political events; host unique student workshops; and…

UVA Center for Politics Hosts Youth Ambassadors from the Caribbean (CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.) – On Monday, July 25, the University of Virginia Center for Politics kicked off the Youth Ambassadors Program with the Caribbean. The program features 36 high-achieving youth leaders and six educators from across the Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad & Tobago. The exchange is operated by the Center’s…

UVA Center for Politics Scholar Dr. David Ramadan to Serve as a Lead Instructor with Iraqi Delegation Visiting group of 50 students will learn about American democracy while in the U.S. (CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.) – The University of Virginia Center for Politics will kick off the Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program this week with former Virginia Delegate and current Center Scholar Dr.…

UVA Center for Politics Hosts 50 Iraqi Undergraduate Students Group will learn about American democracy, work with Center’s 22nd Century Scholars (CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.) – On Thursday, July 7, the University of Virginia Center for Politics will kick off the Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program for Undergraduate Students (IYLEP). The program features 50 high-achieving undergraduate leaders from across Iraq. The Charlottesville portion…

Center for Politics to Host Baltic Ambassadors at Virtual Event Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian representatives to U.S. will react to Russian invasion of Ukraine (CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – On Thursday, April 28, the University of Virginia Center for Politics will host a public event with the ambassadors of the Baltic republics: Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Ambassadors to the United States who will…

Fundraiser Supporting Martinsville 7 Documentary to Feature Tiki Barber and Chris Wilson Project will explore the story of the Martinsville 7 and the treatment of Black men in America (CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – The UVA Center for Politics is holding a reception and fundraiser Saturday, April 9 in support of a documentary the Center and its partners are planning about the Martinsville…

UVA to Host Austria’s Ambassador at In-Person Event CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – On Friday, April 8, His Excellency Martin Weiss, Ambassador of Austria to the United States, will speak as a part of the Ambassador Series hosted by the UVA Center for Politics in partnership with the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, UVA Global Affairs, the Center for German…

Center for Politics and UVA Global Affairs to Host Colombia’s Ambassador at Virtual Public Event (CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – On Thursday, Jan. 27, the University of Virginia Center for Politics and the UVA Office of Global Affairs will host a virtual Ambassador Series event with His Excellency Juan Carlos Pinzón, Ambassador of Colombia to the United States. Ambassador Pinzón’s speech, entitled the “200th…

Center for Politics Marks Anniversary of Jan. 6 with Virtual Conference Featuring Liz Cheney, Tim Kaine, Mary Trump, and More (CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.) – On Thursday, Jan. 6, the first anniversary of the storming of the U.S. Capitol, the University of Virginia Center for Politics will hold a virtual conference, “The Shock of January 6.” The virtual event will be streaming at https://livestream.com/tavco/theshockofjanuary6th…

UVA Center for Politics, Legacy Productions, and Martinsville 7 Initiative to Announce National Documentary Project at Saturday Gala Documentary will explore the story of the Martinsville 7 and the treatment of Black men in America (CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – In partnership with the Martinsville 7 Initiative, the University of Virginia Center for Politics and the Larry J. Sabato Foundation will be major…

UVA Center for Politics Hosts International Forum on Diplomacy (CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.) – On Wednesday, Oct. 27, the University of Virginia Center for Politics Global Perspectives on Democracy program will kick off the virtual International Forum on Diplomacy. The Forum will continue through Oct. 30 and include three special events. His Excellency Motaz Zahran, Ambassador of Egypt to the U.S., will speak…

The Hidden JFK Files: What Secrets Remain, and Did Biden Comply with the Law? A Discussion on the Release of the Remaining John F. Kennedy Records by the National Archives (CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) –The UVA Center for Politics will host a discussion on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m. eastern following the scheduled release of remaining John F. Kennedy assassination records. Joining…

“Moon Rovers, Boots on Mars, and the Cosmos”, A Conversation with NASA’s Bill Nelson Sabato to interview new NASA administrator at Tuesday virtual forum (CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – NASA Administrator Bill Nelson will discuss the latest developments at the nation’s civilian space agency with UVA Center for Politics Director Larry J. Sabato at a virtual forum on Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 4…

UVA Center for Politics Screens Documentary “The Legacy of Black Wall Street” on Downtown Mall UVA Center for Politics and Project Home Fire use innovative polling and data analytics to identify America’s political fissures and explain ways to foster compromise. (CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – The University of Virginia Center for Politics has partnered with Project Home Fire, a new initiative dedicated to…

UVA Center for Politics Screens Documentary “The Legacy of Black Wall Street” on Downtown Mall Evening of events at Charlottesville’s Ting Pavilion includes discussion with film director (CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – The UVA Center for Politics in partnership with Legacy Productions and OWN presents “The Legacy of Black Wall Street,” an evening of events surrounding the documentary directed by Deborah Riley Draper.…

UVA Center for Politics Premieres New PBS Feature Documentary “Five Years North” Exclusive screening and discussion will be held on Oct. 1 in Charlottesville ahead of national premiere (CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) – The University of Virginia Center for Politics, in partnership with the production studio Optimist and the Larry J. Sabato Foundation, will host an exclusive in-person and online screening of their new…