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Debating the Electoral College

In honor of Constitution Day, Bradford H. Bishop, associate professor of Political Science, examines the American electoral process and its effectiveness and challenges in ensuring…

Faculty Scholarship, December 2023

At the core of the academic experience at Wheaton is our community of talented and productive teacher-scholars. This newsletter is meant to celebrate our achievements…

Observing Constitution Day

Wheaton College marks the signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787, with an essay highlighting the ongoing interpretation and reinterpretation of this document’s…

Faculty Scholarship, September 2023

At the core of the academic experience at Wheaton is our community of talented and productive teacher-scholars. This newsletter is meant to celebrate our achievements…

Using Machine Learning to Determine Sky Conditions Above Wheaton

Using machine learning to classify images

Human Trafficking and Institutional Deficiencies

While current institutions are not supporting victims of trafficking in many ways, they are key in trying to decrease trafficking rates.

Great Powers Manipulating Norms: US, Chinese and Russian Approaches to the Responsibility to Protect

Far too often, powerful states’ narrow political and economic interests override the call to protect civilian populations outlined by the Responsibility to Protect.

A career altering experience with the Cleveland Legal Aid Society

Read about my summer experience taking part in one of Wheaton’s funded fellowship programs, the Porter Cleveland Fellowship, that allows students to explore their interests…

Race & Racism: Building an Anti-racist Society

Starting this fall, a new interdisciplinary course will be open to all students, faculty, and staff who want to practice effective anti-racism.

Senior Class Faculty Appreciation Award and Honorable Mentions

The Class Council of 2020 Announces this year’s Faculty Appreciation Award and Honorable Mentions.

Genetic Modification of Human Embryos : Should This Practice Be Allowed?

The development of human genetic modification stands as one of the most impactful discoveries of the 21st century.

Jonas Stone ’20 interns for US Senator Susan Collins

Political Science major Jonas Stone, class of 2020 is interning for US Senator Susan Collins of Maine.