Our department is justifiably proud of its outstanding record of teaching, research and service. The Department of Political Science at the University of North Texas is home to outstanding scholars and teachers who combine both cutting edge research and award-winning teaching. Our faculty have won the top teaching awards at the University of North Texas more than any other department on campus, including the 'Fessor Graham Award, given annually to the very best teacher on campus by the Student Government Association, and the President's Council Teaching Award, given annually to the best teacher on campus as determined by a faculty selection committee. Political Science faculty have also won the top State of Texas teaching and research award, the Minnie Stevens Piper Award, twice