Two Rose State College Political Science students have been selected to participate in a highly competitive, tuition-free international summer program in Strasbourg, France.
Garrison Hagler and Kristian Jackson have been accepted into the prestigious Strasbourg Summer Program, hosted by the University of Strasbourg from June 21 to July 5. The immersive academic experience will bring together 40 students from around the world to explore the global impact of the American Revolution.
The program is supported by the French National Research Agency (ANR) and The Great Questions Foundation and is part of the AMERICA 2026 initiative, a four-year international research effort examining how Europe understood and responded to the American Revolution. The program is co-organized by Ted Hadzi-Antich Jr., Associate Professor of Government at Austin Community College and Executive Director of The Great Questions Foundation, and Ghislain Potriquet, Associate Professor of American History at the University of Strasbourg.
Dr. Emily Stacey, Rose State College Political Science professor, introduced Hagler and Jackson to Hadzi-Antich through her professional collaboration on nationwide community college course redesign efforts focused on promoting civil discourse and civic engagement.
“This is an extraordinary opportunity for Garrison and Kristian,” said Dr. Stacey. “The Strasbourg Summer Program brings together students and scholars from across the globe to engage in meaningful dialogue about democratic ideals, history, and civic responsibility. Their selection reflects their academic dedication and the strength of our Political Science program at Rose State.”
During the two-week program, students will participate in collaborative, discussion-based investigations of primary-source documents by French, Italian, Spanish, British, and Irish thinkers of the late 18th century. Guest lecturers will present diverse perspectives on European responses to the American Revolution, and participants will engage in small-group discussions, cultural excursions, and research presentations aligned with their areas of interest.
Hagler and Jackson will join peers from around the world in examining how revolutionary ideas crossed borders and shaped international political thought, an experience designed to foster dialogue and lasting global connections.
Visit Rose State College’s Political Science webpage for more information.