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Unit: Politics and Government
Politics and Government, Alumni News
After completing his MS, Kirk Richardson (MS, 2017) spent several months expanding the programming skills used in his thesis and practiced during his internship as a data analyst and loan officer at a CDFI in Missoula, Montana.
Chicago recognizes Juneteenth thanks to the efforts of Illinois State alum Torrence Gardner
Chicago made history this past fall when the city government officially recognized Juneteenth as a day of observance. The citywide acknowledgment was the result of a yearlong effort led by activists and Illinois State alum Torrence Gardner ’13.
Alum Claudia Chavez is a senior political appointee of President Biden’s administration
Department of Politics and Government alum Claudia Chavez ’05 has been appointed as a White House liaison of the U.S. Department of Education. Her involvement in Student Government Association allowed her to explore and develop her interests.
Division of Student Affairs announces 2020 Redbird Proud Young Alumni recipients
The Division of Student Affairs is proud to recognize Abe Lopez-Bowen, Bianca Gerardi Pietro, Bill Dwoinen, Jessica Garber Schaefer, and Quanisha Kumi-Darfour.
Making their voices heard: Civically engaged students head to Capitol to lobby for ISU
Almost every day a new hashtag emerges to alert society of a cause.
Pause for applause
Pause to applaud these accomplished Illinois State alumni.
Sit down chats with Dr. Bob Bradley: Government, pandemic, and higher education
Alumni and friends can view three recently-recorded events led by Dr. Bradley discussing several high-interest topics with State Senator Jason Barickman, ISU President Emeritus Al Bowman and Louisiana State Professor Pamela Monroe.
John Davis ’78 shares reflections on his career path
John Davis, who graduated in 1978 with a degree in political science, recently contacted the Department of Political Science to share the following reflections on his career.
Dan Wagner named secretary of Illinois Chamber of Commerce board
Dan Wagner ’89, M.S. ’94, an alumnus of the Department of Politics and Government and senior vice president of government relations for The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies Inc., was appointed to the position of secretary of the board of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce.
