Since joining Illinois State University’s (ISU) faculty in 2002, Dr. Douglas Cutter has witnessed and supported the growth of the Latin American and Latino/a Studies (LALS) program on campus for over a decade. Check out our conversation highlights to learn about why he wants students to become politically active, travel, and join the Latin American and Latino/a Studies minor!
Topic: Academics
Politics and Government alumnus interviewed by The New York Times
Homemade guns are a growing problem, according to Mark Tallman, Ph.D., a Politics and Government alumnus interviewed by The New York Times.
POL alum Kenneth Janda publishes book
Politics and Government alumnus Kenneth Janda, retired Professor of Political Science from Northwestern University, published a book titled The Emperor and the Peasant: Two Men at the Start of the Great War and at the End of the Habsburg Empire.
Riaz publishes book on Islam in Bangladesh
Ali Riaz has published a new book titled Lived Islam and Islamism in Bangladesh.
Illinois State Professor Riaz in international news
University Professor Ali Riaz contributed to several news articles on the topic of the Rohingya crisis in recent days.
Mennonite College of Nursing launches Nursing Leadership Academy–Leadership, Innovation, Networking, and Knowledge
Mennonite College of Nursing’s Leadership Academy aims to help a generation of nurses find their voice while preparing them with personal, team, and business leadership skills.
Riaz returns from speaking tour in South Asia
University Professor Ali Riaz has just commenced an overseas speaking tour on South Asian politics.
LAN recognized for successful hands-on program
Languages, Literatures, and Cultures teacher education students and the Coordinator of Teacher Education, Susan Hildebrandt have been recognized over several years for the Languages program at the Unity Center in Normal.
Health Sciences featured student Jenicia Cox
The Department of Health Sciences welcomes Jenicia Cox as our next featured student.
ISU hosts 16th annual Mock Trial Tournament
The Illinois State University Mock Trial Program hosted its sixteenth annual invitational tournament November 17-19 at the McLean County Law & Justice Center in downtown Bloomington.