Beth Simmons Elected President of APSA

Former Weatherhead Center Director Beth Simmons, Andrea Mitchell University Professor of Law and Political Science Penn Law at the University of Pennsylvania, has been elected president of the American Political Science Association (APSA) for the 2025–2026 term. Simmons, an active member for over thirty years, has previously served in various APSA leadership roles. Founded in 1903, APSA is the world’s largest political science association, with over 11,000 members across more than 100 countries. Simmons is recognized for her research on how international law influences human rights, the political economy during the interwar years, and the spread of global policies.