The student / faculty ratio at Curry
First-year students who live on campus
Students who receive financial aid
Milton's Ranking in Money Magazine's Best Places to Live
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Number of faculty and staff employed at Curry College
Number of traditional undergraduate students
“I chose Curry, not only for its special education program, but because of the small, friendly environment, the small class sizes, and it was close to home. As a commuter, I liked to get my studying done off campus, but I was still very involved with events on campus.”
Nina Bucchanieri '10
Major: Special Education
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STATISTICAL RESOURCES
- U.S. Census - U.S. Bureau of Census provides data on many aspects of American government and life.
- United States Statistical Abstract - Great source for U.S. statistics, compiled by the Census Bureau, going back to 1878.
- FedStats - The Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy. Look up any topic and then be linked to the relevant government agencies.
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
- FirstGov - Serves as a single point of entry to every service and department of the federal government. FirstGov is maintained by the U.S. General Services Administration.
- The White House
- U.S. House of Representatives
- U.S. Senate
- U.S. Supreme Court
MASSACHUSETTS GOVERNANCE
- Massachusetts Primary Law - (Constitution, Executive Orders, Code of Mass. Regulations, Commission Reports). Not complete, as not all Massachusetts agencies have online information.
- Massachusetts City and Town Bylaws and Ordinances (unofficial)
LEGAL RESOURCES
- FindLaw
- U.S. Code
- Code of Federal Regulations
- Cornell University Legal Information Institute
- Massachusetts Trial Court Libraries
STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
- State Laws: Cases, Codes, Statutes and Regulations (from Findlaw)
- Stateline - A publication of the Pew Center on the States with information on policy and politics.
- Statescape - For up-to-date analysis on state policies, pending legislation, and regulations.
- State and Local Government on the Net - Provides a directory of state, county, and city government web sites.
- National Governors Association - Website of the NGA, focusing on the national agenda of the organization.
- Council of State Governments - Features a wide range of policy analyses on state government.
- National League of Cities - Organization advocating on behalf of the needs of American cities.
- National Assocation of Counties - Publishes information of interest to county government officials and researchers.
NEWS AND POLITICAL COMMENTARY
- American Prospect
- The Economist
- Mother Jones
- Nation
- National Review
- The New Republic
- Newsweek
- Time Magazine
- Weekly Standard
- U.S. News and World Report
MEDIA COMMENTARY
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
NATIONAL SECURITY AND COUNTERTERRORISM
- Foreign Military Studies Office
- Combatting Terrorism Center (West Point) - Includes Project Harmony, with reports on worldwide terrorism and primary sources uncovered from Al-Qaeda and other Salafists groups.
- Counterterrorism Blog
- Potomac Institute's International Center for Terrorism Studies
- Jebsen Center for Counter-terrorism Studies at the Fletcher School (Tufts University)
ONLINE MUSEUMS
HISTORY RESOURCES
LIBRARIES--AMERICAN HISTORY
The Politics and History Club is open to all Curry students who have a particular interest in politics, history, current events and debate. (Above: Club members visit with U. S. Senator Scott Brown (R-MA))
The Pre-Law Club is for students who are interested in law school. They can gather to discuss LSAT preparation, law school applications, and law school expectations.
The Student Government Association (SGA) is the governing body of the students. SGA tackles campus issues, plans events, and works to make Curry College the best it can be for students.
Congratulations to members of the Curry politics and history faculty for their on-going professional accomplishments!
The Currier Times is Curry College's own student run, monthly print publication which is published 6 times per academic year and covers campus news, issues and events, as well as sports, arts and entertainment.
