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Eleven UTampa students competed in the Harvard Model United Nations in Boston last week, an event the University of Tampa delegation has been attending since 1977. 

At the event, students are split into various United Nations committees to represent the interests of countries across a broad array of issues. University of Tampa represented Bangladesh. 

The program is offered by the Department of Political Science and International Studies to majors and minors as a course, “Decision-Making in the United Nations.” Students must apply to be selected each year, and they then take part in simulations and student-led training sessions to prepare to compete. 

Caden Raymond ’28 and Cassandra Miller ’27, both political science majors who want to attend law school, were a part of the event this year.  

“I've always loved diplomacy, debating and also finding resolution,” Raymond said. 

Miller added that the event provides valuable hands-on experience in diplomacy and negotiation, especially for someone who wants to pursue public policy. 

Raymond and Miller are among the students who formed a Model U.N. club, which aims to allow more students to attend competitions in the future. 

Student Conduct Intern Wins National Award  

Madison Rodriguez ’26, a political science major, was named Undergraduate of the Year by the Association for Student Conduct Administration. The news was announced at the ASCA’s annual conference in Washington, D.C., held Feb. 11-14. 

Rodriguez was nominated by the Student Conduct office at the University, where she has been an intern for more than a year. In her role, she supports conduct hearings and facilitates weekly educational workshops for students.  

“(Madison) exemplifies growth, leadership and an unwavering commitment to strengthening the campus community,” said Carson Mitchell, coordinator of student conduct.

After graduation, Rodriguez hopes to attend law school. 

ASCA supports industry professionals and students interested in student conduct by providing resources; intentional professional development opportunities; and a network to facilitate best practices of student conduct administration and conflict resolution on campuses.