Haley Barbour Center for the Study of American Politics
The Haley Barbour Center for the Study of American Politics serves to increase interest in and knowledge of American politics, especially campaigns and elections.
Our Mission
The Haley Barbour Center for the Study of American Politics serves to increase interest in and knowledge of American politics, especially campaigns and elections.
The Barbour Center advances three major elements in support of the Department of Political Science.
- Opportunities for students interested in American politics, especially in the area of campaigns and elections. This support ranges from supporting guest speakers to scholarships for experiential learning.
- Public discussion of and education about campaigns and elections, as an informed electorate produces a more vibrant democracy. These activities can include public lectures, teacher education, and more.
- The pursuit of academic excellence in research in American politics. By supporting research of faculty and students, the Center creates new opportunities for developing knowledge. This support also raises the profile of the Department and the University.
Barbour Center Programs
Travel Course to Washington DC
Political science faculty take courses of students to Washington DC to learn about campaigns and elections. Students get an insider’s view of Washington’s political scene through an itinerary of speakers and networking opportunities.
Guest Speakers on Campus
The Barbour Center helps bring political practitioners to campus.
In one example, major national and state leaders came together to discuss the challenges and lessons of leadership through crisis and disaster.
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Haley Barbour
The Barbour Center is named for Haley Barbour, a UM alumnus and a major architect of national politics who served two terms as governor of Mississippi.
Haley Barbour Bio