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Announcing the

Philo S. Bennett Medal Essay Competition on
“The Principles of a Free Government”

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Department News:

Fulbright Grant Award Information

The University recently announced four USC Fulbright grant award recipients. Two of the four are graduates of the Political Science department. Andrew Bentz, who graduated with degrees in music and international studies this past May, received one of the grants. Andrew was awarded a Fulbright grant to Indonesia. He also received a Homeland Security fellowship, which provides an annual stipend of $27,600 as well as tuition and fees for up to three years of study. Andrew plans to attend Duke University to complete a master's degree in political science, specializing in international relations.

Martin Caver, who graduated with a degree in international studies and French in 2004, received a Fulbright grant to Canada and plans to attend Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. While at Queen's University, he will study the ethical implications of multiculturalism and identity. He plans to matriculate to a PhD program in political philosophy following his Fulbright year.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

-- Michael W. Arthur for his endowment of an undergraduate scholarship

-- William M. Ginn for his generous pledge for a Political Science endowment

--Mr. and Mrs. W. David Rhodes III, for their generous multi-year matched gift.

-- Mr. & Mrs. Edward V. Roberts for their generous planned gift

--Dr. Lois Duke Whitaker for joining the Dean's Circle

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