The next event in the spring 2023 International Seminar Series, The FIFA World Cups of Soccer-Joy and Context, is now open for registration.
Unit: Politics and Government
Eight receive 2023 Alumni Awards
The Alumni Association recognizes eight individuals and their outstanding achievements and contributions.
Minors matter: Civic engagement minor intrigued job interviewers
Abby Sharp graduated in December 2022 with a civic engagement and responsibility minor.
Department of Politics and Government alums honored
The Department of Politics and Government is honoring two outstanding graduates on Alumni Day during Homecoming weekend.
Two political science alums receive the 2022 Redbird Proud Alumni Award
The Division of Student Affairs will recognize five outstanding young alumni during Homecoming week at the Alumni Day Luncheon on October 14th. Two of the recipients are Political Science alums, Richard Greenfield and Nikita Richards.
Retired judge David Butler presented with Pro Bono Service Award
David Butler ’76, M.S. ’86, an Illinois State University Politics and Government alum and a retired judge, was recently awarded the Pro Bono Service Award.
Redbird alumna’s memories are ‘golden’
The lessons Sharon Ponder-Ballard ’86 learned as a political science major helped to mold her into a powerful educator who would go on to win the prestigious 2022 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Pause for applause: Summer 2022
Join us in applauding these accomplished Illinois State University alumni.
Redbird legacy: Spring graduation gives family three generations of ISU alumni
Spring commencement held special meaning for Paul Burton ’73, as his granddaughter’s graduation marked the third generation of Redbirds in his family. He began the Illinois State legacy as a nontraditional student.
Redbird Legacy: The Caffey brothers establish memorial scholarship
There was never a doubt in the Caffey brothers’ minds. After high school, they would go to college.