Illinois State Distinguished Professor of Politics and Government Ali Riaz has published a new book, Undying Issues: Critical Debates about Contemporary Challenges.
Unit: Politics and Government
Brunk named a 2018 Newman Civic Fellow
Kate Brunk, a graduate student at Illinois State University, has been named a Newman Civic Fellow with Campus Compact, a national non-profit organization working to advance the public purposes of higher education.
NPR quotes Webber on student protests
Professor Julie Webber was recently featured on NPR Illinois, The 21st Show to discuss student protests in Illinois.
Professor Palmer presents at Politics and Government Brown Bag
Does personality shape political ambition? If so, how? These are the questions guiding the latest research of Carl Palmer, assistant professor of Politics and Government.
Webber featured in the Chicago Tribune
Julie Webber talked to the Chicago Tribune on February 22 about students’ passionate political response to the most recent school shooting in Florida.
Mock Trial Team Advances to Championship Tournament
The Illinois State mock trial team is advancing to the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) Opening Round Championship Series (ORCS).
Riaz and Zigerell honored at Founder’s Day Convocation Ceremony
Two Politics and Government faculty members were honored at the Illinois State University Founders Day.
Webber on WGLT: Are guns the real problem in school shootings?
Professor of Politics and Government Julie Webber offers her analysis on the school shooting phenomenon on WGLT’s Sound Ideas.
Brownbag: Does helicopter parenting produce less politically ambitious students?
Professor Kerri Milita shared her latest research at a Brownbag presentation titled “Helicopter Parenting & the Development of Political Ambition in College Students.”
Second generation of mass shootings explored in Webber book
Julie Webber explores the escalation of mass shootings and the evolving nature of the shooters themselves in Beyond Columbine: School Violence and the Virtual.