At the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan, T.Y. Wang, professor of Politics and Government, visited the country as part of a delegation from June 18–23.
Professor Wang part of Taiwan delegation
Unit: Politics and Government
Professor Julie Webber authors book on school violence
Professor Julie A. Webber is the author of a new book titled Beyond Columbine: School Violence and the Virtual.
Riaz Interview in Dhaka Courier
Chair and University Professor Ali Riaz was interviewed by the Dhaka Courier, the leading news weekly of Bangladesh.
Lind attends nonprofit conference
Professor Nancy S. Lind from the Department of Politics and Government was an invited guest to the inaugural Snapshot Sector Conference on May 12 hosted by Illinois Wesleyan University’s Action Research Center at YouthBuild.
Leonard awarded NSF grant to study court-curbing legislation
The National Science Foundation awarded Meghan Leonard a nearly $119,000 grant to study battles between state courts and legislatures.
Professors McClure and Puckett receive Impact Award
Professors Tom McClure and Tiffany Puckett were among this year’s recipients of the Impact Award.
Celebration of Ali Riaz’s 10-year service as department chair
Faculty, staff and students of the Department of Politics and Government gathered in front of the department office to surprise Ali Riaz and celebrate his 10-year service as the department chair and thank him for his distinguished service to the department.
Rankin receives Staff Citizenship Award
Erik Rankin, undergraduate advisor in the Department of Politics and Government, has received the Staff Citizenship Award.
Graduate student Jaimie Kent attends Lobby Day in Washington, D.C.
Jaimie Kent recently participated in Lobby Day with the Union of Concerned Scientists in Washington, D.C.
Illinois State hosts 25th annual Conference for Students of Political Science
The Department of Politics and Government of Illinois State University held the 25th annual Conference for Students of Political Science on April 21, 2017, at the Bone Student Center.
