Faculty Profile

Russell Bova

Professor of Political Science and International Studies; J. William Stuart & Helen D. Stuart '32 Chair in International Studies (1982).

Contact Information

bova@dickinson.edu

Denny Hall Room 101
717-245-1550

Bio

Professor Bova teaches a variety of courses on international relations and comparative politics. He has published numerous articles and book chapters on Russian politics and comparative democratization. He is also the author of How the World Works, an introductory international relations textbook.

Education

  • B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1977
  • M.A., Indiana University, 1980
  • Ph.D., 1985

Awards

  • Ganoe Award for Inspirational Teaching, 2010-11

2024-2025 Academic Year

Fall 2024

INST 170 International Relations
Cross-listed with POSC 170-01.

POSC 170 International Relations
Cross-listed with INST 170-01.

INST 271 Ethics & Internat'l Security
Cross-listed with POSC 271-01.

POSC 271 Ethics & Internat'l Security
Cross-listed with INST 271-01.

Spring 2025

INST 170 International Relations
Cross-listed with POSC 170-01.

POSC 170 International Relations
Cross-listed with INST 170-01.

INST 404 Integrated Study
The purpose of the course is to help students review and integrate the diverse components of the International Studies major. Prerequisites: senior standing in the INST major and prior completion of INST 401.