Social Sciences

Depictions of the Wicked Witch of the West have evolved over the years. The most notable change: She wasn’t always green.

Mark Copelovitch tries to unravel the ever-shifting landscapes of international relations and economic markets.

This year, the United States witnessed some of the worst flooding events in recent history. Researchers from multiple departments in the College of Letters & Science are focused on finding ways to address what has become a rising issue.

Theresa Delgadillo, professor and chair of the Chicanx/e & Latinx/e Studies Program, receives Modern Language Association prize for her book Geographies of Relation: Diasporas and Borderlands in the Americas.

Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs announces new undergraduate major in public policy – the first of its kind in Wisconsin – for fall 2026. Learn more about the major and watch the announcement video by Director Susan Webb Yackee.

A new cohort of L&S professors achieves a major career milestone.

As she heads into retirement, Sue Zaeske reflects on a career expanding the scope of the College of Letters & Science.

Clinical and Forensic Psychologist Patricia Coffey leads courses using evidence and community engagement to break stereotypes surrounding crime.

Jeremy Morris opens his students’ eyes to the intricacies of the modern music industry.