Every year in the spring, the Department of Politics and Government recognizes the accomplishments of students and faculty with a number of different awards and scholarship.
Department announces 2022 student and faculty award winners

Every year in the spring, the Department of Politics and Government recognizes the accomplishments of students and faculty with a number of different awards and scholarship.
The Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA) hosted its 79th annual conference in Chicago from April 7-10, one of the largest political science conferences in the world.
Dr. Michael Hendricks recently presented research at two conferences: International Studies Association (ISA) and Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA).
Dr. Ali Riaz has presented a paper and participated in a roundtable at the International Studies Association Convention 2022.
Dr. T.Y. Wang, university professor and chair of politics and government, presented at an Asian Expert Workshop virtually on April 7, 2022.
The Illinois State University Research Symposium was back in-person on Friday, April 1, for the first time in three years.
The Research Symposium is held each spring and offers an exciting opportunity for students to share what they have learned through their scholarship, research, and creative expression in an academic setting.
Distinguished Professor Dr. Ali Riaz has published a book on the contemporary Bangladeshi politics.
On March 24, 2022, the Illinois State University Model U.N. team, which is representing Timor-Leste at the National Model U.N. conference, had the opportunity to meet with the Permanent Representative of Timor-Leste to the United Nations, Ambassador Karlito Nunes.
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has published two research reports on the extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances in Bangladesh.