Duncan Stangel
Cumberland
Summary
Innovative scholar in international studies and theology, with knowledge party system institutionalization and comparative politics Possesses social media experience in intense newspaper environment. Driven to serve others through impactful policy and communication
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Columnist
The Observer, University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame
09.2024 - Current
- Written over a dozen biweekly columns in AP style
- Covered complex topics ranging from politics to economics with praise from faculty members and administration
Social Media Editor
The Observer, University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame
03.2025 - Current
- Spearheaded reorganization of social media department
- Launched weekly news podcast and built engaged audience
- Managed team of 5 across 3 platforms, increasing visibility
Research Assistant
Kellogg Institute for International Development
Notre Dame
02.2025 - Current
- Analyzed state-level election legislation via the NCSL database.
- Applied data tracking and visualization techniques to legislation using Google Sheets.
- Researched the effects of party system institutionalization (PSI) on the rise of outsider politicians in Latin America.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Global Affairs And Theology
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN05.2028
Skills
- Google Sheets
- Literature reviews
- Social media production
- Quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
- Adobe InDesign (beginner)
- Python (novice)
- R (novice)
Service
- Basilica of the Sacred Heart (September 2024 - present)
- Sorin Fellow, de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture (September 2024 - present)
- St. André Committee Member (August 2025)
- Volunteer: Summer Lunchbox Program and Parish Catechist
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
German
Limited
Spanish
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Social Media Editor
The Observer, University of Notre Dame
03.2025 - Current
Research Assistant
Kellogg Institute for International Development
02.2025 - Current
Columnist
The Observer, University of Notre Dame
09.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Global Affairs And Theology
University of Notre Dame