Dominic D. Wells

New BGSU Political Science shirts! I know you’re jealous!

“The World Wide Web is the only thing I know of whose shortened form takes three times longer to say than what it’s short for.”
— Douglas Adams

Browns victory Monday!

I had a great time presenting research with my colleague, David J. Jackson, at the Ohio Association of Economists and Political Scientists conference in Dayton this weekend. We had a great discussion about redistricting following the presentation. Photo credit: A. Lee Hannah.

BGSU, UT release fall enrollment numbers The University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University are both celebrating fall enrollment numbers, but for different reasons. BGSU spokesman ...

Overall headcount at BGSU is at 20,383 students, up 3.5 percent over last year... It is the university's largest enrollment in 18 years.
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My spouse and I got the chance to see Eric Larson, author of multiple NYT bestselling historical nonfiction novels, speak in Bowling Green this evening. He was fantastic. I read his book The Devil in the White City while I was in college and loved it.

Happy Labor Day!

Another great start to the semester in POLS 1100 American Government!

Yes, we keep bucking the trend! We’re fortunate right now.

Great momentum here at BGSU! www.sent-trib.com/2025/08/19/b...

Working on labor related research? Consider applying for the LRAN grant! www.lranetwork.org/news/labor-r...

Congratulations to all of our Fire Administration graduates! Photographed here is graduate Joshua Harrison.

Congratulations to Andrew Carter, a 2020 graduate of the Fire Administration program, on his new position as Chief of the Middleton Township Fire Department bgindependentmedia.org/middleton-to...

BGSU prepares Ohio firefighter for leadership role through 100% online fire administration degree program After earning his bachelor's degree in fire administration from BGSU, Neal Ressler was eligible for the position of battalion chief.

"When I saw that they offered a Bachelor of Science in Fire Administration (FIAD), I jumped at the opportunity to improve my skills as a leader."

www.bgsu.edu/news/2025/06...

Amazon Teases Next James Bond Will Face Off Against Threat Of Collective Bargaining

Amazon Teases Next James Bond Will Face Off Against Threat Of Collective Bargaining theonion.com/amazon-...

President of @aaup.bsky.social, Todd Wolfson, joins @mrsethharris.bsky.social in @poweratwork.bsky.social's new blogcast to discuss the attack on college campuses by the Trump administration. Visit poweratwork.us/trumps-attac... to hear about Trump's policies, the threat to academic freedom, & more

Harvard Professor Who Studied Honesty Loses Tenure Amid Accusations of Falsifying Data

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Unprecedented raises for Sandusky union It's among the details publicized in new deal for city firefighters

“The final contract reflects a mutual understanding of what’s needed to support the department while being mindful of the city’s financial responsibilities.”
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Congratulations to all of our Fire Administration graduates today! Photos here are of graduates Eric Pinkham, Samuel Johnson, and Brooks Ross.

Congratulations to our BGSU graduates today! Today’s commencement speaker is Orel Hershiser. Hershiser is a World Series MVP, Cy Young Award Winner, and broadcaster for the LA Dodgers.

“Hey, we all make mistakes. I just became a season ticket holder for the Cleveland Browns. You all chose to go to grad school.” -Me to my graduate students last night.

My review of Green Rush: The Rise of Medical Marijuana in the United States in the Journal of Economics and Politics.

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Great to meet up with one of my former graduate students from Clayton State!

If you run into me at MPSA, be sure to say hi!

Trump signs executive order to end collective bargaining at agencies involved with national security President Donald Trump is ending collective bargaining with federal labor unions in agencies with national security missions across the federal government, citing authority granted him under a 1978 la...

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Don't write off Ohio, political science professors say • Ohio Capital Journal Some new polling from the Bowling Green State University Democracy and Public Policy Research Network sheds light on the attitudes of Ohio registered voters, and there may be some good news for Democr...

Can Ohio be competive again? Dave and I think the conditions are there. Check out our commentary in the Ohio Capital Journal.

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How Do Fire Departments Engage the Public? Evidence from Fire Department Social Media Accounts in the United States Fire departments use social media to communicate emergencies to the public and to facilitate safe responses to disasters. Effective communication with the public can improve safety through educatio...

My coauthors and I identify the social media strategies of fire departments and measure engagement. While public service announcements are the most common posts, favorable presentations and symbolic acts receive more engagement.

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YouTube video by LWVBG - League of Women Voters of Bowling Green All-Member Meeting Defending Democracy in Polarized Times

My discussion with the League og Women Voters in BG is available on YouTube. m.youtube.com/watch?v=1o3i...