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.
Unit: Politics and Government
Faculty and students participate in MPSA’s 79th annual conference
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. Mike Hendricks presents with students at ISA and MPSA
Dr. Michael Hendricks recently presented research at two conferences: International Studies Association (ISA) and Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA).
Riaz participates in roundtable at the International Studies Association Convention
Dr. Ali Riaz has presented a paper and participated in a roundtable at the International Studies Association Convention 2022.
Wang presents at Asia Expert Workshop in Singapore
Dr. T.Y. Wang, university professor and chair of politics and government, presented at an Asian Expert Workshop virtually on April 7, 2022.
Back in action: University Research Symposium showcases the #RedbirdScholar research of more than 400 students
The Illinois State University Research Symposium was back in-person on Friday, April 1, for the first time in three years.
Graduate students present their research at the 2022 University Research Symposium
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.
Riaz publishes new book on Bangladeshi politics
Distinguished Professor Dr. Ali Riaz has published a book on the contemporary Bangladeshi politics.
Model UN students meet with Timor-Leste’s permanent representative to the United Nations
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.
Dr. Riaz publishes studies on extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances in Bangladesh
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has published two research reports on the extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances in Bangladesh.