Sports offer a unique experience and connection for students to learn about contemporary topics in policy, administrative, and political decision-making. Research suggests that there is a connection between civic pride associated with government connection and the presence and success of athletics. This symposium is geared towards instructors of political science, public administration, and related fields who want to teach about the intersection between sports and politics.

The virtual symposium will be led by Darrell Lovell (West Texas A&M University) and Andrea Benjamin (University of Oklahoma).