Model UN
Illinois State’s Model United Nations team recognized as an Honorable Mention Delegation at the annual National Model United Nations (NMUN) conference in 2017. Read more.
Civic Engagement
In conjunction with the American Democracy Project, we sponsor an annual student civic engagement trip to Washington, D.C. View more student trips.
Meet our faculty
Our faculty are among the most productive in the College of Arts and Sciences, with current and retired faculty producing a significant number of peer-reviewed books. Meet our faculty.
Tenure-track position in comparative politics:
This position will begin August 2019. Candidates should offer regional specialization in either African or Latin American politics. For a full description of the position read more on the ISU HR website.
Alumni Stories
To watch the video visit the Alumni Homepage!Department News
Professor Meghan Leonard kicks off brown bag series
Illinois State Professor Meghan Leonard presented a paper she co-authored with Florida Gulf Coast University Professor Joseph V. Ross titled “Gender and Opinion Assignment on State Supreme Courts” at a brown bag lunch held October 17 at Illinois State. Read more
Graduate student Mizanur Rahman presents at South Asia conference
Department of Politics and Government graduate student Mizanur Rahman presented a paper titled “Politics of Islamic Social Institutions in Bangladesh” at the 47th annual Conference on South Asia, held October 11–14 in Madison, Wisconsin. Read more
Politics and Government hosts distinguished alumni at Homecoming 2018
The Department of Politics and Government hosted three distinguished alumni and their guests at Alumni Day on October 12 to celebrate Illinois State University’s Homecoming 2018. Read moreEvents
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