The Scott M. Elliott Cross-Disciplinary Pilot Grant Program review committee has awarded Dr. Yusuf Sarfati (Department of Politics and Government) and Dr. Oguzhan Dincer (Department of Economics) with a $4,669 grant for their project entitled, “Corruption and Democracy in Turkey.”
Unit: Politics and Government
Dr. L.J. Zigerell hosts data visualization workshop
On March 8, Dr. L.J. Zigerell held a “Data Visualizations in R” workshop that trained students how to use the statistical software R to create high-quality data visualizations.
Department of Politics and Government hosts discussion panel on career advancement
What CAN you do with a degree in political science? Lots, it turns out.
Eight receive 2023 Alumni Awards
The Alumni Association recognizes eight individuals and their outstanding achievements and contributions.
Rescheduled Hibbert Roberts Lecture returns March 7
Illinois State University Visiting Presidential Professor Yan Bennett will give the annual Hibbert R. Roberts Lecture on Tuesday, March 7.
Dr. T.Y. Wang guest-edited special issue on the COVID-19 Pandemic
Illinois State University Professor and Chair of Politics and Government Dr. T.Y. Wang guest-edited a special issue titled “Challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Experiences from East Asian Countries,” which appeared in the Journal of Asian and African Studies.
McClure co-authors textbook on criminal law
Professor Tom McClure’s third edition of The Fundamentals of Criminal Law and Procedure for Paralegals was published in February 2023.
Civic Leadership
Hear about Illinois State University faculty/staff who are living the value of civic engagement through their leadership in community organizations. Changing the lives of others while also changing themselves.
McClure publishes ABA study on paralegals
In February, Professor Thomas McClure and the American Bar Association (ABA) Standing Committee on Paralegals published the monograph, The Economic Benefits of Paralegal Utilization.
Students focus on community development during alternative break trip to Costa Rica
When you think of winter break, you probably don’t associate it with working on community development and service projects in Costa Rica. But for 14 Illinois State University students and one faculty advisor, this is exactly how they spent a portion of their time between semesters.