2026-2-27 Event graphic: 2026 Percy/Synar Awards; Friday, February 27; 109 Philosophy Hall, Berkeley, CA

Join us on Friday, February 27th for our 2026 Percy-Synar Awards Ceremony, where undergraduate and graduate researchers present timely research on American public affairs and policy!

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EVENT: 3/10 - 2026 Matsui Lecture

Congressional Power in Turbulent Times: A Conversation with Former Rep. Charlie Dent

REI Colloquium: 2/26 - Irene Vega

"Bordering on Indifference: Immigration Agents Negotiating Race and Morality"

UCLA study on conservative dissatisfaction with Trump 2.0

co-authored by IGS Co-Director Cristina Mora

YOUTUBE: 2025 Recap

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Public Service Career Resources

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UPCOMING EVENTS!

IGS in the News

December 30, 2025

Dec 30
IGS Co-Director Eric Schickler's political analysis cited in the New York Times

November 17, 2025

Nov 17
IGS Co-Director Mora co-authors a new UCLA study highlighted in LA Times showing California Republicans are divided on Trump’s immigration enforcement policies, IGS Poll finds

October 29, 2025

Oct 29
ABC7 News: IGS Co-Director Eric Schickler breaks down "Gerrymandering" ahead of Prop. 50 vote
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IGS News

December 15, 2025

Dec 15
The Library Corner - Fall 2025 Recap Edition

October 20, 2025

Oct 20
Berkeley IGS Poll in Progress this Week (Oct 20 - Oct 27)

August 1, 2025

Aug 01
Harold Palmer Smith, Jr., Distinguished IGS Scholar in Residence (1935-2025)
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