Dr. Meghan Leonard published a paper, “Democratic Backsliding in the American States: The Case of Judicial Independence” in Publius: The Journal of Federalism.
Leonard publishes on judicial independence and democratic backsliding
Unit: Politics and Government
Leonard presents on gender and opinion writing at the Midwest Political Science Annual Conference
Dr. Meghan Leonard presented a paper, “Gender, Race, and the Opinion Assignment Process on State Supreme Courts” at the Midwest Political Science Association Annual Meeting.
CAS researchers awarded Dean’s Challenge Grant for Chicago River project
A group of Illinois State researchers have received a $6,000 College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Challenge Grant to research the impact of floating gardens on the Chicago River. Drs. Mike Hendricks and Noha Shawki, both of the Department of Politics and Government, received this funding in collaboration with Dr. Joan Brehm, of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, and Drs. Eric Peterson and Alec Foster, both of the Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment.
Retirement reception for Dr. T.Y. Wang, May 1, 2024
The Department of Politics and Government is hosting a retirement reception honoring Dr. T.Y. Wang, chair and professor for the department, from 3:30-6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in the Founders Suite inside Bone Student Center.
Pasi offers “A Peek Behind the Curtain: Demystifying the Foreign Service”
Retired United States Ambassador Geeta Pasi, the inaugural Donald F. McHenry Visiting Professor in Diplomacy and International Affairs at Illinois State University, addressed the Senior Professionals as part of a sponsored series of talks called “Mornings with the Professors” on March 29.
Dr. Lori Riverstone awarded 2024-26 Eimermann Professorship
Dr. Lori Riverstone in the Department of Politics and Government at Illinois State University has been recognized as the recipient of the 2024-26 Thomas E. Eimermann Professorship.
Riaz publishes new book on Bangladesh’s 2024 election
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has published a book titled “The Charade: Bangladesh’s 2024 Election.”
Riaz analyzes the Bertelsmann Transformation Index report on global democracy
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has published a commentary on the 2024 Bertelsmann Transformation Index (BTI) report on the global state of democracy.
Riaz publishes two book chapters
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has recently published two new book chapters.
Dr. Mike Hendricks co-authors publication in the Journal of Latinos and Education
The Journal of Latinos and Education has published Dr. Mike Hendricks’ co-authored article “Cultivating a Collectivist Community on a College Campus for Latinx Students.”
